:: What do you know about Safed Musli?

Safed Musli belongs to the Liliaceae family.Before it became popular, this potent herb was grown wildly in the forest. It is a traditional medicinal plant whose tuberous roots are used in the Ayurvedic medicine.The roots of this plant is used for preparing nutritive tonic and is also used for curing general sexual weakness. It is partly a herb with sub-erect lanceolate leaves.At present, there is a great demand for this potent roots all over the world, particularly in gulf and cold countries. And this subsequently has resulted in the increase of its price .There are around 256 varieties of Chlorophytum in the world which are known. In India, there are 17 of them, of which, borivilianum has got a good market value.

 Did you know that Safed Musli is among the 20-odd species of native medicinal plants that have extensive therapeutic application in the world? Known by different names across the country, it has been one of the chief ingredients in Ayurveda and other traditional medicines since time immemorial. You will also come across interesting accounts of the various uses of Safed Musli in the Indian mythology also.

Safed Musli has spread its tentacles far and wide and in the near future, it will open up exiting opportunities in healthcare.It has surpassed many of its counterparts in the commercial arena too .

:: What does Safed Musli contain?

It contains:

1. Carbohydrates
2. Proteins
3. Sepogeans
4. Sepoginin
5. Minerals