Name: White Musali |
Biological
Name: Asparagus adscendens |
Other
Names: White Musali, Shweta Musali, Safeta Musali |
Description:
This herb is found in India.
It is related to satavari, another ayurvedic herb.
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Parts
Used: Tuberous root or rhizome |
Medicinal
Applications
Actions
demulcent, galactagogue, nutritive tonic
Uses
diarrhea
general debility
leukorrhea
sexual debility
spermatorrhea
wasting diseases
This herb used during pregnancy and
postpartum. It helps to nourish the fetus. It also helps to increase the breast milk flow.
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Dosage:
Milk decoction, powder, confection
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Safety:
May cause congestion.
No other information about the safety of this herb is available. Use caution. Ayurvedic herbs are often taken in combination with others to neutralize the toxicity one herb with the opposing effect of other. Do not take except under the supervision of a qualified professional.
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