Phytochemicals and pharmacological importance of Clitoria (Clitoria ternatea L.): A review

In traditional folk medicine, Clitoria ternatea L. plant is regarded as a significant herb, known for its medicinal properties. This plant contains a variety of metabolites including flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, resins, starch, saponins, taraxerone, proteins, taraxerol, anthocyanins, carbohydrate and phenolic compounds as well as other active chemical components, which contribute to its therapeutic properties. C. ternatea is traditionally used to treat many ailments including fever, earaches, migraines, indigestion, headaches, throat infections, urinary tract infections, mouth infections, eye infections, skin infections, leprosy and constipation. The reported activities of this plant suggest that it has potential as a source of therapeutic molecules for treating a variety of illnesses. The objective of this review is to providing the detailed description of studies related to the phytochemistry, pharmacognosy and traditional uses of C. ternatea with a primary focus on its pharmacological actions.