Safed Musli

(Safed Musli)
Sanskrit: श्वेत मूसली • Botanical: Chlorophytum arundinaceum Baker

Chlorophytum arundinaceum is another species identified as Safed Musli. The tuberous roots contain 13-15% saponin content. The roots are fusiform, fleshy, and white. It is currently the most commercially important Safed Musli species. The dried roots resemble white fingers. Related species include C. laxum Br. (C. tuberosum Baker). It is widely cultivated now for the herbal supplement market. The roots are processed by drying after peeling and are used as a general tonic and aphrodisiac. Dose: powder 3-5 masha.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
Saponins, Mucilage, Calcium oxalate
Also Known As
English: Safed Musli
Sanskrit: श्वेत मूसली
Hindi: सफेद मूसली

What is White Musli 2 / Safed Musli (सफेद मूसली 2)?

Chlorophytum arundinaceum is another species identified as Safed Musli. The tuberous roots contain 13-15% saponin content. The roots are fusiform, fleshy, and white. It is currently the most commercially important Safed Musli species. The dried roots resemble white fingers. Related species include C. laxum Br. (C. tuberosum Baker). It is widely cultivated now for the herbal supplement market. The roots are processed by drying after peeling and are used as a general tonic and aphrodisiac. Dose: powder 3-5 masha.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Vrishya (aphrodisiac)
  • Balya (strengthening)
  • Shukrala (promotes semen)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Safed Musli by Condition

Explore how Safed Musli is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Safed Musli for Male Sexual Health

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