Safed Musli | Musli White

Ayurvedic Classification	Description
Rasa (taste)	Sweet, bitter, and pungent
Guna (qualities)	Guru (heavy), snigdha (unctuous), and vishada (non-slimy)
Virya (potency)	Cooling
Vipaka (post-digestive effect)	Sweet
Dosha effect	Pacifies Pitta and Vata doshas
Karma (actions)	Adaptogenic, aphrodisiac, immunomodulatory, galactagogue, and antioxidant
Dhatu (tissue) affinity	Works primarily on the reproductive and nervous tissues
Srotas (channel) affinity	Works primarily on the reproductive and nervous channels
Prabhava (special effect)	Increases desire and performance

Active compounds & benefits found in safed musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum):

Active Compound	Benefits
Saponins	Aphrodisiac, adaptogenic, and immune-boosting properties
Polysaccharides	Immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties
Alkaloids	Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Flavonoids	Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Phenolics	Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Proteins and amino acids	Essential for growth and repair of body tissues
Vitamins and minerals	Essential for overall health and well-being