Safflower
(Carthamus tinctorius)
Safflower tea is a potent beverage with many health benefits. Especially in Asian countries, it is consumed regularly to prevent common diseases, and is frequently used in Chinese medicine. Safflower is known for its vibrant colours and beautiful shape, and is often used to make dye. The seed from this flower is also used to create oil.
Blue Pea Flower
(Clitoria ternatea)
Aparajita or Blue pea is rich in antioxidants. It can slow down the skin aging process, prevent premature aging, and improve overall skin tone and texture. Improves hair health: Butterfly pea nourishes hair follicles, promotes hair growth, reduces hair fall, and slows down the greying of hair. It is used to make dye as well.
Neel
(Indigofera tinctoria)
Indigofera tinctoria, also called true indigo, is a species of plant from the bean family that was one of the original sources of indigo dye. The natural indigo dye that we collect actually comes from its leaves.
Palash Flower
(Butea monosperma flower)
Palash flower is a natural alkaliser and extremely cooling to the body. Palash finds mention in Rigveda and is known by many names like Tesu, Khakra, Raktpushp, Brahmakalash, Kinshuk, etc. Holi colours are made from saffron palash flowers found prominently in hilly regions.