Black Musli Powder / Nilapanai Kilangu Podi

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Hypoxidaceae

Genus: Curculigo

Species: C. orchioides

Binomial name: Curculigo orchioides

Black Musli is scientifically known as Curculigo Orchioides, it belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family. The other popular names of the black musli are Golden Eye-Grass, Curculigo, Nela Tengu, Weevil-Wort, Neelathadi. The native of this plant is Indian Subcontinents, Nepal, China, Japan, Micronesia, and Pupusa. Now, it is also grown in Malaysia, Australia, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.

This plant can easily be grown in temperate and subtropical regions. This tiny plant will grow between 10 to 35 cm in height. It is one of the best ayurvedic herbs to treat various respiratory problems and skin problems.

Health Benefits

• Black Musli is one of the ayurvedic herbs that is used to treat chronic, bronchitis, asthma, and cough.
• This herb helps to detoxify and rejuvenate the liver and helps to its normal function.
• It also acts as a diuretic and boosts the resistance to infection in the urinary system.
• It is also recommended for general systematic health. It boosts and strengthens the immunity level.
• Applying the Black Musil paste externally will cure several skin problems and increase skin glow. It has a good amount of antibacterial properties, so it also speeds up the wound healing process.