General Info

Description

A herb with linear leaves appearing over ground with the advent of summer rains. Flowers white. It is propagated through rootstocks.

Herb Effects

Aphrodisiac

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Safed Musli

Chemistry

Active Ingredients

Galactoglucan (fruit)

Pharmacology

Medicinal Use

For treating sprue, piles, blood disorders, diabetes, as rejuvenator and tonic (root); for ulcers of the throat and mouth.

Reference

Chandel et al., Biodiversity in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in India.

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