PRICE: $16.95 for each 60 capsule bottle (500mg per capsule) Barlowe's Herbal Elixirs proudly offers a hard-to-find 50% Saponin Safed Musli Extract.  Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum) is considered to be the top aphrodisiac herb in Indian (Ayurvedic) Medicine. Click on this link: Safed Musli Extract COA, to view the Certificate of Analysis of this particular batch.   These capsules are filled by hand with a manual encapsulation machine, not with a high speed automatic machine, and thus, only pure, unadulterated Safed Musli Extract is in the capsules. Capsules produced with high speed machines in herbal remedy and vitamin "factories" contain several other ingredients, including preservatives because so many bottles of product are produced at one time, and lubricants to ensure that the machines will run faster and more efficiently. Check their labels! Also, Barlowe's Herbal Elixirs is one of the very few manufacturers that still pack their products in glass whenever possible, even though glass is more expensive.  Barlowe believes that chemicals can leach out of plastic containers and contaminate the contents, and that the use of glass is much better for the environment. Safed Musli has been used for centuries in India to treat such conditions as sexual dysfunction, high cholesterol, diabetes and arthritis. Recent discoveries of its effect on testosterone due to the saponins Stigmasterol and Hecogenin help explain its reputation as an aphrodisiac and have made Safed Musli an herb of interest to bodybuilders as well.  Stigmasterol is similar in structure to testosterone and is believed to bind to the testosterone receptors in the body. Thus, it causes a testosterone-like effect. Hecogenin can convert in the body to compounds which  greatly resemble testosterone. Research: Effects of Chlorophytum borivilianum Safed Musli on sexual behavior and sperm count in male rats. Phytother Res. 2008; Kenjale R, Shah R, Sathaye S. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mumbai University Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai 400019, India. This study was designed to evaluate the aphrodisiac and spermatogenic potential of the aqueous extract of dried roots of Safed Mulsi in rats. Male Wistar albino rats were divided into four groups. Rats were orally treated with (1) Control group: distilled water; (2) CB 125 mg/kg/day; (3) CB 250 mg/kg/day; and (4) Viagra group: 4 mg/kg/day sildenafil citrate and their sexual behavior was monitored 3 h later using a receptive female. Their sexual behavior was evaluated on days 1, 7, 14, 21 and 28 of treatment. Safed Musli had a marked aphrodisiac action, increased libido, sexual vigor and sexual arousal. Similarly, at the higher dose (250 mg/kg) all the parameters of sexual behavior were enhanced, but showed a saturation effect after day 14. On day 60 the sperm count increased significantly in both the Safed Musli groups, 125 mg/kg and 250 mg/kg, in a dose dependent manner. Thus, roots of Safed Musli Chlorophytum borivilianum can be useful in the treatment of certain forms of sexual inadequacies. A Comparative Study on Aphrodisiac Activity of Some Ayurvedic Herbs in Male Albino Rats. Arch Sex Behav. 2009. Thakur M, Chauhan NS, Bhargava S, Dixit VK. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. H. S. Gour University, Sagar, MP, 470003, India. The roots of Asparagus racemosus, Chlorophytum borivilianum safed musli, and rhizomes of Curculigo orchioides are popular for their aphrodisiac properties. The herbs have been traditionally used as Vajikaran Rasayana herbs because of their putative positive influence on sexual performance in humans. Lyophilized aqueous extracts obtained from the roots of A. racemosus, safed musli, and rhizomes of Curculigo orchioides were studied for sexual behavior effects in male albino rats and compared with untreated control group animals. Administration of 200 mg/kg body weight of the aqueous extracts had pronounced anabolic effect in treated animals as evidenced by weight gains in the body and reproductive organs. There was a significant variation in the sexual behavior of animals as reflected by reduction of mount latency, ejaculation latency, post ejaculatory latency, intromission latency, and an increase of mount frequency. Penile erection (indicated by Penile Erection Index) was also considerably enhanced. The present results support the folklore claim for the usefulness of safed musli and these herbs as natural aphrodisiacs and provide a scientific basis for their traditional usage. Anti-stress and anti-oxidant effects of roots of Chlorophytum borivilianum (Santa Pau & Fernandes). Indian J Exp Biol. 2007 . Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mumbai University Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai 400019, India. The aqueous extract of safed musli significantly reverted the elevated levels of plasma glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol and serum corticosterone and also reduced the ulcer index, adrenal gland weight more as effectively as the standard drug (diazepam) in rats. Our result suggest that safed musli could be used for the treatment of oxidative stress-induced disorders. Chlorophytum borivilianum: a white gold for biopharmaceuticals and neutraceuticals. Curr Pharm Biotechnol. 2009; Thakur GS, Bag M, Sanodiya BS, Debnath M, Zacharia A, Bhadauriya P, Prasad GB, Bisen PS. Research and Development Centre, Bisen Biotech and Biopharma Pvt. Ltd., Biotech Research Park, M-7, Laxmipuram, Transport Nagar, Gwalior (M.P.), India. Chlorophytum borivilianum Santapau & Fernandes (Liliaceae) also known as Safed Musli is a traditional rare Indian medicinal herb which has many therapeutic applications in Ayurvedic, Unani, Homeopathic and Allopathic system of medicine. Its roots (tubers) are widely used for various therapeutic applications. Safed Musli is used to cure physical illness and weakness, as an aphrodisiac agent and revitalizer, as general sex tonic, remedy for diabetes, arthritis and increasing body immunity, curative for natal and postnatal problems, for rheumatism and joint pains, increase lactation in feeding mothers, as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antitumor agent, also used in diarrhea, dysentery, gonorrhea, leucorrhea etc. It has spermatogenic property and is found useful in curing impotency, now it is considered as an alternative 'Viagra'. Its root contains steroidal and triterpenoidal saponins, sapogenins and fructans which act as therapeutic agents and play vital role in many therapeutic applications. It is a rich source of over 25 alkaloids, vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates, steroids, saponins, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phenol, resins, mucilage, and polysaccharides and also contains high quantity of simple sugars, mainly sucrose, glucose, fructose, galactose, mannose and xylose. Caution: Barlowe's Safed Musli Extract uses only the finest quality Safed Musli 50% Saponin Extract from the most trusted supplier. Studies have shown that Safed Musli Extract is generally safe, but it is very potent and should be utilized with care. This product is for dietary use. If unexpected side-effects occur, discontinue use immediately! The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Directions For Use: Take one or two capsules twice daily.  For some people, dosage may need to be increased as results and usage amounts vary based on body type and weight. Safed Musli Extract 50% Saponins PRICE: $16.95 for each 60 capsule bottle (500mg per capsule)