Botanical Name: Curculigo orchioides

Common Name:

English: Black musli
Ayurvedic: Taalmuuli, Taalpatri, Bhumitila
Unani: Musli siyaah
Also, known as: Nilappanan kizhangu, Krishna mushali, Bhuumitaala, Kali musali, Nel tadigadda, Nilappanai, Talamuli, Bhuimaddi, Nilappenea, Neltal, Syahmusali, Kalirnusali, Talmalu, Talmuli, Tailmuli, Tallur, Neltathigodde, Musli safed, Nelategadde

Habitat: Subtropical Himalayas

Origin: India

Harvested: Wild

Parts Used: Root

General Information:

Black musli consists of the dried rhizome of Curculigo orchioides. It is a little herbaceous plant grows up to 30 cm in height with tuberous root stock, occurring wild in subtropical Himalayas ascending to 1830 meters. The stems are gathered from two years old plants, rinse well and clear of rootlets, sliced and dried in shade. The Cut pieces are 2-5 cm long, cylindrical, straight to slightly arched. The cut surface 1-4 cm in diameter, external surface blackish brown, cut surface cream color with numerous shallow wrinkles and crevices.

Black Musli is very popular and respect in Ayurveda- the ancient Indian traditional medical specialty. It is besides a major factor of various medicinal preparations in the Unani system of medication. According to Ayurveda, black musli is rasayana and bittersweet to taste with a peculiarly sweet after taste that continues even after digestion. The tuber is heavy to digest and has the property of “stickiness”.

How to use:

Powdered Herb:

There are different ways to use powdered herb.

Food Preparation: You can add powdered herb to any super food herbal smoothie, sauces, spreads and even cookies. Also for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. This method is also known as "Electuaries".

Capsules: Encapsulating your own powdered herb at home, gives you assurance that the contents of the capsules are pure herb and no filler or any other products. These capsules can be taken with liquid.

Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.

Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Precautions:

You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

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Black Musli Powder