Safed Musli
Asparagus adscendens, safed musli, safed musli
Botanical Name : Abrus Precatorius
English Name : Rosary pea
Hindi Name : Gunja, Chirmitti
Sanskrit Name : Gunja
Description
Asparagus adscendens is a native herb to India. Generally it is cultivated in Western region of the country.
This herb is a member of Liliaceae plant family. This is an annual herb with sub erect lanceolet leaves. The flowers are in racemes. The flowers are white. The root system is tuberous.
This herb is a member of Liliaceae plant family. This is an annual herb with sub erect lanceolet leaves. The flowers are in racemes. The flowers are white. The root system is tuberous.
Usage
The roots are said to be of high value as Aphrodite. Ayurvedic herbal medicines used as tonic contain roots of this herb.
Obtained Chemical Compounds
Abrin, Abrine, Abralin, glucoside
Gujarati: Safed Musali
Marathi: Musali kand
Kannada: Neltadi
Tamil: Tilapane, Taltad
Malayalam: Nilpanna
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