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7024005 
Journal Article 
Safed musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum): a review of its botany, ethnopharmacology and phytochemistry 
Khanam, Z; Singh, Y; Singh, R; Churchman, L; , 
2013 
Yes 
Journal of Ethnopharmacology
ISSN: 0378-8741 
ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD 
CLARE 
421-441 
English 
24045177 
WOS:000327567900002 
Safed musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum) is an eminent medicinal plant of India and considered as a 'white gold' or 'divya aushad' in Indian systems of medicine. In Ayurveda, Chlorophytum borivilianum belongs to the group of "Vajikaran Rasayana" corroborated to its rejuvenating, aphrodisiac, natural sex tonic properties and effective in alleviating sexual disorders. It is largely used as ethnic medicine by local healers of indigenous communities of India.