Safed Musli belongs to family of Liliaceae. It was originally grown in thick forest in natural form, and is Safed Musli belongs to family of Liliaceae. It was originally grown in thick forest in natural form, and is a traditional medicinal plant. Mainly its tuberous roots are used in ayurvedic medicines. Roots are used for the preparation of nutritive tonic used in general sexual weakness. These roots contain spermatogenetic, spermatorrhoea and chronic leucorrhoea due to some chemical content. It is partly a herb with sub-erect lanceolate leaves. Nowadays, there is a very vast demand all over the world (specially gulf countries and cold countries). Due to its vast demand it is very costly. There are around 256 varieties of Chlorophytum in the world which are yet known. In India, we have around 17 of them, of which, borivilianum has got a good market demand.

Safed Musli is among the 20-odd species of native medicinal plants that enjoy extensive therapeutic application and expansive global market. Known by different names across the country, it has been one of the chief ingredients in Ayurveda and other local folklore medicines for ages. Indeed, one comes across vivid accounts of the versatile therapeutic value of Safed Musli in the Indian mythology and medicinal treatises.

The plant with a hoary past is now all set to spread its goodness far and wide. As a medicinal plant, it is poised to open up new exciting avenues in healthcare. As a commercial crop, it is positioned to provide unbeatable returns.

CHEMISTRY OF SAFED MUSLI
1. Carbohydrates
2.Proteins
3.Sepogeans
4.Sepoginin
5.Minerals .