Safed Musali: Benefits, Uses & Dosage

Like most members of the Asparagus genus safed musali is considered to be a fertility tonic which nourishes the tissues of the mind, nervous and reproductive systems.

• Rasa- yana: Rejuvenative, especially to the reproductive system
• Jı-vaniya: Prolongs life
• Va- jı-karan.a: Aphrodisiac Śukrala Increases sperm production
• Ojovardhana: Increases ojas Pittaśamaka Cools and alleviates pitta
• Stanya: Increases breast milk and eases the flow
• Biomedical: Adaptogen, demulcent, antiinflammatory, aphrodisiac, galactagogue, diuretic

Contraindications: With excess mucous, congestion,; kapha or ama

Safety: No drug–herb interactions are known.

Dosage: 3–15g per day dried or 3–15ml of a 1:3 @ 25% tincture. rejuvenative properties that also benefit the female reproductive and menstrual cycle. It is also used for strengthening the lower back, bones and kidneys when boiled with milk (cow or almond) and mixed with digestive spices to enhance nutritive quality. Q Equal parts of kapikacchu, gokshura and safed musali make musalı- cu-rn.a, which is renowned for its reproductive tonic properties.

Combinations:

• Ashwagandha, bala, kapikacchu, frankincense, gokshura, guduchi for male reproductive problems.
• Shatavari, turmeric, bala, licorice for female gynaecological conditions such as discharge, dryness and infertility.
• Fennel, ajwain for improving lactation.
• Amalaki, manjishtha, licorice for intestinal inflammation.