Safed musli is a small herb with condensed stems and leaves that originate from this. It grows in patches in India. This herb is considered very precious and referred to as white gold. This has immense medicinal properties and is praised in Ayurveda as vrushya (aphrodisiac) and vajikara (the one which boosts the stamina of men like that of a horse). Hence this herb is in great demand. The botanical name of this plant is Chlorophytum borivilianum.
Texts of Ayurveda explain the health benefits of this herb as follows.
Helps to boost male fertility
This herb is praised as “shukrala” which means it helps to improve the health of shukra dhatu. According to Ayurveda a healthy Shukra dhatu helps to boost the quality and quantity of semen. Various studies have shown regular use of this herb helps to boost sperm count and motility. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3902593/
Helps to increase testosterone level
This herb is praised as vrushya( aphrodisiac) and vajikara ( the one which increases the strength and stamina of men like that of a horse ) by Ayurveda acharyas. Its use is recommended in impotence. Research shows that it helps to boost testosterone levels.
Useful in ED and PE
Safed musli is used as a main ingredient in various ayurvedic preparations which are recommended for erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3902593/ .
Saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids, steroids, triterpenoids, phenolic acids, Gallo-tannins, vitamins, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and rare elements such as zinc, copper, phosphorous, and resins are a few important nutrients present in this herb. Saponins present in the roots are the reason for its aphrodisiac activity.
Helps to increase stamina and energy
This herb is used along with other stamina and energy-boosting ayurvedic medicines like ashwagandha, kapikacchu (mucuna), gokshura (Tribulus), shatavari, shilajit, etc to improve sexual functions in males. Rejunol capsule with shilajit is an Ayurvedic medicine to boost stamina and energy. This capsule contains the most potent stamina and energy-boosting ayurvedic herbs.
Helps to increase healthy weight
This medicinal plant is praised as “brumhanakara” . This means it helps a person to gain a healthy weight. People who are skinny and desire to gain a healthy weight can use this herb. Research showed that the use of this herb helps to boost physical performance https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6644180/
The use of this herb is recommended for people who have lost muscle mass (muscular dystrophy).
Acts as Rasayana or Adaptogen
Safed musli is lauded as “rasayana herb”. It helps to boost overall health and improve body functions. It acts as an anti-aging herb and slows down aging process. It helps to boost immunity and strength.
Helps in Cystitis and UTI
This herb has body-cooling properties. When used with milk it helps to reduce inflammation of the urinary tract and bladder. It soothes the inflamed inner layers of the bladder.
Boosts skin health and complexion
Using this herb internally and externally helps to boost skin health. It enhances the complexion and increases glow. This herb is used as a main ingredient in various Ayurvedic cosmetics.
Ayurvedic medicinal properties of safed musli
This herb tastes sweet (Madhura rasa) and bitter (tikta rasa). The sweet taste remains after digestion. It is heavy to digest ( guru). Its use boosts the moistness and sliminess of tissues ( snigdha). It reduces body heat and acts as a coolant (sheeta veerya). It balances vata and pitta. But increases kapha.
