Safed moosli belongs to Liliaceae family. The scientific name of Safed Moosli is Chlorophytum borivilianum (Chloros-Green. Phytum-Plant). More than 175 species of Chlorophytum have been reported in the world. In other parts of the world, Chlorophytum is used as ornamental plant. Only in India, it is treated as medicinal plant. Total 13 species of Chlorophytum have been reported in India. All these species are totally different in medicinal properties but due to lack of correct information all species are known as Safed Moosli in Indian drug market. In the reputed books of Ayurveda the plant mentioned as Safed Moosli is Chlorophytum borivilianum. Other Indian species of Chlorophytum are C. arundinaceum, C. tuberosum, C.laxum, C. breviscapum etc.Chlorophytum is a perennial plant, in nature, it propagates through its fleshy roots.

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