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VOL. 11, ISSUE 3 (2026)
Divya aushadhi decoded: A comprehensive review of safed musli’s phytochemistry, therapeutics, and future in modern medicine
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Dr. D Nagaraju, Dr. T Sreelakshmi, Dr. R Lalitha, Mukul Sharma, Dr. Shailendra Kumar, Dr. K Michael David
Abstract
Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum Santapau & Fernandes)
is an important medicinal herb of the Indian subcontinent and is traditionally
regarded as a rejuvenating, nutritive and aphrodisiac plant. Its tuberous roots
have been incorporated into Ayurvedic and other traditional systems of medicine
for conditions associated with weakness, impaired sexual function,
convalescence and general vitality. Modern phytochemical investigations have
demonstrated that the roots contain steroidal and furostanol saponins,
fructans, polysaccharides, phytosterols, fatty acids, carbohydrates and other
secondary metabolites. Among these constituents, saponins and
fructo-oligosaccharide fractions have received particular scientific attention
because of their possible contribution to reproductive, antioxidant, metabolic
and immunomodulatory effects. Experimental investigations have reported
aphrodisiac and spermatogenic activity, hypoglycaemic and analgesic effects,
lipid-modulating properties, antioxidant activity and immunomodulatory
potential. At the same time, concerns remain regarding extract standardization,
species authentication, dose-response relationships, long-term toxicity,
adulteration, clinical reproducibility and conservation of the plant. This review
critically examines the phytochemistry, pharmacological evidence, therapeutic
prospects, safety considerations and future research directions of C.
borivilianum. Safed Musli represents a promising botanical candidate for
evidence-based phytopharmaceutical development, but translation from
traditional medicine and preclinical observations to modern therapeutics
requires standardized preparations, mechanistic investigations and
well-designed multicentre clinical trials.
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Pages:321-325
How to cite this article:
Dr. D Nagaraju, Dr. T Sreelakshmi, Dr. R Lalitha, Mukul Sharma, Dr. Shailendra Kumar, Dr. K Michael David "Divya aushadhi decoded: A comprehensive review of safed musli’s phytochemistry, therapeutics, and future in modern medicine". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 11, Issue 3, 2026, Pages 321-325
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