Safed Musli Benefits, Uses, Dosage and Side Effects

The stressful and fast-paced lifestyles of today's generation make it favorable to acquire loss of sexual libido for both men and women. There are just too many things to work on and before you even know the problem stress piles up. Research studies claim that the lack of sex drive becomes a psychological problem instead of a conscious choice. However, stress is not the only culprit, a low sex drive can also be attributed to an imbalance of sex hormones in the body. If you are one of those people who has been lost in the rush of the day or suffer from the physiological imbalance in the sexual hormones, white musli may be the ideal herb for you. White musli is a well known ayurvedic remedy for the treatment of low sexual drives, especially in men. Even though it's not as popular for women when it comes to improving libido, it has known to work equally well for both genders. In a research, it was suggested that consumption of this root has a direct effect in increasing the testosterone levels in the body which is one of the factors responsible for a good sex drive in both males and females.

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In ayurveda, safed musli is known for its benefits in improving and managing the overall sexual health of men. It is one of the major herbs used in Vajikarana Chikitsa of ayurveda, this method is employed in ayurveda to not just improve sexual potency but it is also helpful in ascertaining the health and quality of the offspring.

Modern science may not have been aware of this wonder for a long time but with the advancement of scientific studies, western medicine system is also being acquainted with the biochemical and physiological effects of this herb on the human body. A recent study conducted on the water-soluble extract of safed musli has shown a remarkable effect in increasing the sperm count, semen levels and testosterone levels in men. However, its exact mode of action is yet unknown. It is suggested that the safed musli has some naturally occurring chemical compounds that act as a stimulant for improving the overall sexual health in males.

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Consumption of white musli is known to be very effective in treating erectile dysfunction in men. According to ayurveda, it is known to not only good for erectile dysfunction but it also helps in maintaining erections for a longer period of time. It’s believed that it does so by inhibiting a specific pathway in the body (Rho-kinase 2), which otherwise reduces the blood flow to the penis. However, studies are in progress to obtain a more detailed mechanism of action and its role in the body.

There is a lot of information available on safed musli for the health and well being of the male sexual and physiological functions, but it is not a completely male focussed herb. Regular consumption of safed musli has some useful benefits in females too.

Firstly, It is known to improve sex drive in females as well.

Then, it is a potent adaptogen which means it helps release stress which is as much a female problem as it is in males.

And lastly, safed musli has a lot of nutritive properties, which is beneficial for increasing the strength of the body.

Consuming safed musli decreases chances of early ageing and improves the wellbeing of the body in general. Safed musli is also known to be an excellent hormone regulator — It helps regulate and balance the female hormones such as estrogen. Regular consumption of this herb is known to help regulate the menstrual cycle in females.

Recent studies on safed musli conducted in India claim that safed musli is very effective in reducing the blood sugar levels in people suffering from type 2 diabetes. However, according to ayurvedic doctors, safed musli is only effective when people consume it at the right dosage. Please consult your doctor before taking it.

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White musli is known to increase the amount of high-density fats (good fat) while decreasing the amount of low-density fats in the body. The high-density fat would make the liver to remove the cholesterol from the body and helps in keeping the overall body cholesterol levels low. This, in turn, would reduce the chances of plaque formation (fat deposits in arteries) in the body thus minimizing the risk of heart problems and heart attack.

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Premature ejaculation is a condition when the person is not able to maintain the erection for long and the semen in ejaculated right before or immediately after the penetration. While the exact reason for this condition is not known, it is speculated that stress, weakness and hormonal imbalance or lack of libido could be responsible for this condition. However, safed musli, an aphrodisiac, not only elevates the level of testosterone (male sexual hormone) but also act as a stress buster and helps you achieve an erection and late ejaculation.

Ayurvedic doctors say that the erectile dysfunction is caused by the imbalance in the vata and pitta doshas in the body. White Musli balances and calms down these two doshas, thus helping in resolving ejaculation problems.

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White musli is a well known anti-inflammatory herb and has long since been in use in ayurveda for its benefits. It is found to be very effective in reducing joint inflammations in patients with arthritis. In ayurveda, safed musli is believed to increase the levels of the synovial fluid (fluids present in joints) in arthritic patients. Thus, providing more lubrication to the joints and reducing the wear and tear in those joints. Significant research is in progress to include this herb in anti-arthritis therapies.

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Safed musli is a known galactagogue, which means it helps in increasing milk production in lactating mothers. Also, Its nutritive effects help in dealing with postnatal deficiencies of the new mothers thus restoring them to good health. However, you are advised to consume safed musli after consulting with an ayurvedic doctor.

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The nutritive and adaptogenic properties of safed musli make it an excellent natural alternative for gaining weight. In fact, a lot of bodybuilding supplements have safed musli as one of its ingredients. Ayurvedic doctors suggest a regular use of safed musli for 2-3 months to enjoy its nutritive and bodybuilding aspects. Additionally, It is very good for the immune system and provides strength to the muscles, which means, it helps your body to fight infections faster and more effectively while repairing damages in the tissue level.

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Do you catch infections easily? Do you constantly curse your body for not being strong enough against the most common infections? This might be due to your body’s weak immune system. As you may already know, the immune system of the body is its main line of defence against diseases. It helps your body to fight infections and keep you safe from the diseases but a compromised or slow immune system cannot keep up with the needs of a healthy body. The good news is that the remedy isn’t far from you. Safed musli is known to improve the overall immune response of the body and keeps you from easily acquiring new infections.

Studies have shown that ethanolic extracts of safed musli are very effective immunomodulators which means that using safed musli helps improve the immune response of the body against various diseases. Experts also claim that the safed musli not only helps in improving the general immunity but also in improving the capacity of the immune system to kill pathogens.

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Safed musli is known to be rich in certain polysaccharides which are known to have a stimulatory effect on the skin. A research conducted in India claims that white musli can activate some metabolic reactions in the body which help in improving the moisture content in skin and also keep the skin soft and clean. However, consult your ayurvedic doctor before using safed musli in any form for skin improvements.

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