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White Musli

Also Known As : Safed musli
Technical Name : Chlorophytum borivilianum
Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a slightly bitter taste.

Usage Tips

  1. White musli can be stored in a cool, dry place, away from heat.

Common names and forms

  1. Chlorophytum Boriviianum
  2. Safed Musli

Description

White Musli is a herb with lanceolate leaves (narrow oval shape tapering to a point at each end), from tropical wet forests in peninsular India and belongs to the Liliaceae family. While it is cultivated and eaten as a leaf vegetable in some parts of India, it is the root of the plant that is primarily utilized for its medicinal benefits.

Health benefits

  • White Musli helps to boost the immune system and fight diseases and keeps the body strong. It combats general weakness by providing energy to it.(1)
  • It has a hyperglycemic effect (an excessive amount of glucose circulation in the blood) on diabetic patients and helps in managing blood sugar levels.(1)
  • It serves as a tonic to increase sexual libido and also treat sexual problems in men like premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction.(1)
  • It is beneficial in treating oral infections. It helps to alleviate throat and mouth infections. (1)
  • It keeps the digestive system functioning properly and enhances metabolism, and thus helps in weight loss. (1)
  • It acts as a good antioxidant which flushes out the toxins from the body, keeping it healthy. (1)
  • It is helpful in treating digestive issues such as diarrhea and dysentery. (1)

Note

Excessive consumption of white musli can cause weight gain, appetite loss and digestive issues.(2)

Resource & Links

(1,2)  https://srisatymev.com/blogs/articles/safed-musli-benefits-uses-dosage-side-effects-price

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