White Musli

(White Musli)
Sanskrit: श्वेत मूसली • Botanical: Asparagus adscendens Roxb.

Safed Musli 1 (Asparagus adscendens) is one of the plants identified as Safed Musli (white musli). The tuberous roots are white, fleshy, and mucilaginous. It grows in the Himalayan foothills. The roots are used fresh or dried as a Vrishya (aphrodisiac) and nutritive tonic. It is highly valued in traditional medicine for sexual debility and general weakness. It promotes semen production and overall vitality. Dose: root powder 5-10 ratti.

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, Asparagamine
Also Known As
English: White Musli, Safed Musli
Sanskrit: श्वेत मूसली, मूसली
Hindi: सफेद मूसली

What is White Musli / Safed Musli 1 (सफेद मूसली)?

Safed Musli 1 (Asparagus adscendens) is one of the plants identified as Safed Musli (white musli). The tuberous roots are white, fleshy, and mucilaginous. It grows in the Himalayan foothills. The roots are used fresh or dried as a Vrishya (aphrodisiac) and nutritive tonic. It is highly valued in traditional medicine for sexual debility and general weakness. It promotes semen production and overall vitality. Dose: root powder 5-10 ratti.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

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

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

White Musli by Condition

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

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White Musli for Male Sexual Health

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