No. 054Botanical
Curculigo orchioides
Rhizome
Botanical
Kali musli
A black rhizome used as a strengthening tonic for muscles and joints.
- Botanical name
- Curculigo orchioides
- Also known as
- Black musli
- Part used
- Rhizome
- Evidence
- Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5
- Body systems
- Joints and muscles
In tradition
Kali musli is used for vitality and for aches in the joints.
In research
Its phenolic glycosides, such as curculigoside, are studied for anti-inflammatory activity.
Strength of evidence
Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5Documented in classical texts or long practice. Not yet tested in clinical trials. How we grade evidence.
Where you will find it
Products that contain it
Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.
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