Evidence supporting the use of: Safed musli
For the body system: Testosterone

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Safed musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum) has a long history of use in traditional Indian (Ayurvedic) and Unani medicine as an adaptogen and aphrodisiac. It is commonly included in herbal formulations intended to improve male virility, libido, and overall sexual health, which are often associated with testosterone function in traditional frameworks. Several classical Ayurvedic texts describe safed musli as a "Rasayana" (rejuvenative) herb, believed to enhance vigor and vitality. The traditional reputation of this herb for supporting male sexual health is the primary basis for its use in supporting the testosterone body system.

Modern scientific studies investigating safed musli's effects on testosterone are limited and often preliminary. Some animal studies have reported increases in sexual behavior, sperm count, and testosterone levels following safed musli supplementation. However, robust human clinical trials demonstrating a significant and consistent effect on testosterone levels are lacking. Most available research is small-scale, non-randomized, or conducted in animals, making it difficult to draw firm conclusions about efficacy in humans.

In summary, the use of safed musli to support testosterone is mainly justified by tradition, with a modest but growing body of preliminary scientific research. However, the overall quality and quantity of clinical evidence remain limited, supporting a rating of 2 out of 5 for scientific support.

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