India has the richest source of medicinal plants and these plants are used in the form of medicines since ancient times. These plants are being used in Ayurvedic, Unani and Homeopathy and other medical system for curing a number of disorders. These plant species are also used by tribal peoples for making herbal medicines. The medicines are in the form of paste, powder and liquid as well. These plants are further classified into herbs and shrubs. These plants are also the major base for a number of companies who are making traditional and herbal medicines. These types of plant species have the ability to absorb a variety of chemical compounds which performs a variety of biological functions, which are useful in defending them from the attack of insects, animals and also play a major part in making different medicines. Some of the plant species of rich medicinal importance are Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera), Safed Moosli (Chlorophytum borivilianum), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Amla (Emblica officinalis) and much more.
About Chlorophytum Borivilianum
Chlorophytum Borivilianum also called Safed Moosli holds an important position in Indian Ayurvedic, herbal and other medical system. It belongs to the Kingdom Plantae, Family
Asparagaceae and Genus Chlorophytum. Apart from its medicinal properties it is also taken in the form of vegetables in many parts of India. Indian forests have the availability of the large number of Safed Moosli, but with continuous harvesting in the recent year has made the species endangered one. We must need to conserve this rare species otherwise we will lose this valuable plant species very soon. The demand of Safed Moosli is growing continuously in Indian and International market because of its rich medicinal importance. It is an herb with lanceolate leaves. It is native to India and South Africa. In India, it is found mainly in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. It also requires warm and humid weather with moisture for its growth. The roots of Chlorophytum Borivilianum are of rich medicinal importance and is composed of a number of chemical substances, namely Carbohydrate (42%), Protein (80 – 90%), Fiber (3-4%) and Saponin (2 – 17%). The availability of Saponin is the major source of its rich medicinal importance. It also is a rich source of alkaloids. Root extracts of Chlorophytum Borivilianum are also very useful in curing a number of disorders
Benefits of Chlorophytum Borivilianum
Chlorophytum Borivilianum offers lots and lots of medicinal benefits because of the availability of substance called Saponin. Some of the medicinal benefits are listed below.
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It is beneficial for sexual weakness
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It is effective in cough and asthma
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It is used as a tonic for rejuvenating the reproductive system
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It is also taken by women at the time of pregnancy
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It acts as a source of nutrition for the fetus
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It is also consumed in the form of Ladoo by women after the delivery
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It also improves the quality of mother’s milk.
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It is very effective in increasing male potency
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It increases the immune system of the body
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It is useful for curing physical illness and weakness
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It is useful curing diabetes and arthritis
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It is also useful in increasing the antioxidant enzymes
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It is also helpful in increasing Vitamin C
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It is helpful in controlling obesity
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It is also helpful in curing natal and postnatal disorders