Ayurvedic
Safed musli
Also called: chlorophytum borivilianum
An Indian root marketed for strength and sex drive.
- Why people take it
- Libido, energy, muscle.
- What the evidence says
- Mostly animal studies.
- How it is usually taken
- Usually 500 mg to 1 g twice a day.
- Be careful
- Product quality varies.
- Medicines it can interact with
- No important medicine interactions are known, but tell your doctor and pharmacist about every supplement you take.
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Common questions
What is Safed musli?
An Indian root marketed for strength and sex drive.
Why do people take Safed musli?
Libido, energy, muscle.
Does Safed musli work?
Mostly animal studies.
How much Safed musli do people take?
Usually 500 mg to 1 g twice a day.
Is Safed musli safe?
Product quality varies.
Does Safed musli interact with medicines?
No important medicine interactions are known, but tell your doctor and pharmacist about every supplement you take.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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