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.

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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