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Safed Musli Tissue Culture Plants
Safed Musli (chlorphytum borivilianum) a medicinal herb, belongs to family Liliaceae that traditionally grows in dense forests. It is rich in alkaloids, vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrate, steroids and polysaccharides. Its tuberous roots are used in ayurvedic preparations. Roots are used for the preparation of nutritive tonic used in general sexual weakness. The global demand for Safed Musli has been increasing steadily, making it an expensive plant. It grows naturally in most parts of Central India where it has climatic conditions suitable for its growth. This plant can grow well in a wide range of temperature and rainfall conditions. A sandy loam soil with adequate drainage is ideal for its production.
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