Safed Musli
An Ayurvedic root sold for libido and vitality. Human testing amounts to two small studies, one on physical performance and one uncontrolled look at semen parameters.
Evidence last reviewed: August 2026
What the science says
- Physical performance Limited evidence
A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind pilot study of Chlorophytum borivilianum reported some improvement in physical performance measures. It was explicitly a pilot, with a small sample and short duration.
- Semen parameters and testosterone Limited evidence
A clinical evaluation of the root tubers reported changes in semen quality and testosterone, but the study lacked a placebo control. Aphrodisiac effects remain documented only in rodent experiments.
Dosage & safety
Studied doseStudies used roughly 2 g of root powder daily. Commercial capsules typically supply 500 mg of powder or extract once or twice daily as a label dose.
SafetyLittle formal safety data in humans. Digestive upset has been reported. Because effects on testosterone are claimed but unquantified, avoid with hormone-sensitive conditions and in anyone under 18. Not for use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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