Who should not eat butterfly pea flower

Butterfly pea flower is generally not recommended for pregnant as well as breastfeeding women. Butterfly pea flower is a tropical vine that blooms all year round and is used in many regions as a natural coloring for food and in desserts and beverages. Butterfly pea flower is rich in nutrients, containing a large number of vitamins, minerals and other ingredients. Butterfly pea flowers are also rich in anthocyanins. Anthocyanin is a kind of flavonoid substance, has a good antioxidant effect, moderate consumption is good for health. However, it should be noted that the roots and seeds of butterfly pea flower are poisonous and are not allowed to be consumed. Meanwhile, since it is not a regular food, for safety reasons, it is not recommended to be consumed by women during pregnancy and lactation, so as not to pose a potential threat to the health of the child.