Lehyam (Avaleha)

Musli Pak

Musli Pak is an ayurvedic BRIHANA (Nourishing) formulation used for restoring physical strength and acts as a nourishing tonic. It is famous for its aphrodisiac benefits and very popular for men’s health problems. It improves stamina, strength, time, and performance in men. In addition to these benefits, it also used for general debility and increasing body weight or mass. Sportspeople in India also use it for improving endurance and performance.

Musli Pak Ingredients (Composition)

The main ingredient in Musli Pak is Safed Musli (Chlorophytum Borivilianum), which is also very popular for its individual health benefits for improving strength.

Formulation in YOG CHINTAMANI

According to YOG CHINTAMANI:
IngredientsQuantity used for preparation
Safed Musli (Chlorophytum Borivilianum)16 Parts
Cow’s Milk200 Parts
Cow’s Ghee16 Parts
Sugar50 Parts
Sautéed Mochras (Semal Gond)8 Parts
Coconut2 Parts
Almonds2 Parts
Chironji2 Parts
Jaiphal (Nutmeg)2 Parts
Laung (Clove)2 Parts
Kesar (Saffron)2 Parts
Tumbaru (Toothache Tree) – Zanthoxylum Alatum2 Parts
Jatamansi (Spikenard) – Nardostachys Jatamansi2 Parts
Kaunch Beej (Velvet bean) – Mucuna Pruriens2 Parts
Dalchini2 Parts
Elaichi (Cardamom) – Elettaria Cardamomum2 Parts
Tejpata (Bay Leaves)2 Parts
Nagkesar2 Parts
Sonth2 Parts
Kali Mirch (Black Pepper)2 Parts
Pippali (Long Pepper)2 Parts
Javitri (Mace)2 Parts
Mix Safed Musli and Cow’s Milk. Simmer the mixture to get semisolid MAVA (KHOYA). Then Add Cow’s Ghee in MAVA; cook it until it gets brown. Prepare sugar syrup using water and sugar. Now, add sugar syrup to the mixture and simmer it to mix the mixture well. Now, add other ingredients and preserve it in the glass jar or food grade plastic jars.
The formulation explained in the YOG CHINTAMANI does not contain Bhasma and Rasa Medicine like Abhrak Bhasma, Loha Bhasma, and Ras Sindoor etc. However, it is not available in the market.
Reference: YOG CHINTAMANI, Chapter 1 & BHARAT BHAISHAJAYA RATNAKAR 5207

Formulations in Market

The following additional ingredients may also be found in the Musli Pak commonly available in the market:

  1. Shatavari (Asparagus Racemosus)
  2. Chitrak roots
  3. Gokshura
  4. Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera)
  5. Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula)
  6. Talmakhana
  7. Bala Seeds
  8. Kamal Gatta
  9. Vanshlochan
  10. Akarkara – Anacyclus Pyrethrum
  11. Makardhwaj
  12. Vang Bhasma (Bang Bhasma)
  13. Abhrak Bhasma
  14. Loha Bhasma

Ingredients in Musli Pak or their ratio can vary according to different brands or manufacturers. These variations are due to choosing the formulation from different classical texts. However, all brands of Musli Pak provide similar health benefits with slight variations attributed to their ingredients.

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIONS

Musli Pak has an androgenic action. It improves testosterone level and helps men with testicular spermatogenic failure. The overall action of Musli Pak is to provide strength to the reproductive system and maintain its natural functions. It improves fertility by inducing spermatogenesis and improving motility.

It also provides nourishment and good medicine for BRIHANA CHIKITSA (Nourishing Therapy). It may also increase body weight, so it can help underweight people.

Medicinal Properties

  1. Androgenic
  2. Spermatogenic
  3. Antioxidant
  4. BRIHANA
  5. Aphrodisiac
  6. Adaptogenic
  7. Erectogenic effect

Ayurvedic Properties

According to Ayurveda, Musli Pak mainly acts on Vata Dosha and may increase the Kapha Dosha. In most of the diseases in which it is recommended are due to Vata aggravation. It may also increase SNIGADH or SNEHA (Unctuous or Oily) GUNA (quality) in the alimentary canal.

Indications

  • Muscle Weakness
  • Fatigue & Exhaustion
  • Emaciation
  • Male Infertility
  • Oligospermia
  • Leucorrhoea

Musli Pak Benefits

Musli Pak is a popular ayurvedic tonic for improving strength and providing nourishment. In Ayurveda, it is a popular classical medicine for Vajikarana Chikitsa (Ayurvedic Aphrodisiac Therapy). It is useful in the treatment of male infertility or oligospermia and other disorders of male reproductive system.

Muscle Weakness & Fatigue

Musli Pak increases the muscle strength. Actually, it helps to reduce muscle tiredness and fatigue. It provides nourishment to the muscles and reduces a sense of exhaustion and weariness in the muscles. It can also help people with chronic fatigue syndrome feeling muscle fatigue after a short task.

Emaciation & Underweight

Musli Pak can also be used as a nutritional food supplement in malnourished people. However, appetizers should also be given along with it and it should be started with lower dosage i.e. 1 to 2 grams twice daily. Gradually, the dosage should be increased according to the appetite.

Male Infertility & Oligospermia

Musli Pak is commonly used for the treatment of male infertility resulted due to oligospermia. It improves the volume, count, and motility. All these benefits are attributed to its spermatogenic potential. Safed Musli in it improves serum testosterone levels and enhances testicular functions.

Leucorrhoea

Musli Pak can help women with leucorrhoea. According to its ingredients, it is usually helpful in thin and un-sticky discharge and in women feeling weakness. It is also highly useful in women with a low backache along with leucorrhoea.

Erectile Dysfunction

Musli Pak also provides strength to the penile-musculature and improves firmness, which helps to sustain longer erections of erectile tissue. Some formulation of Musli Pak contains Bang Bhasma and Akarkara, which also exert stimulant and erectogenic effect.

Dosage & Administration

The general dosage of Musli Pak is as follows.
Adults (19 to 60 yrs)3 to 24 grams *
Geriatric (above 60 yrs)3 to 6 grams *
Maximum Possible Dosage48 grams Per Day (in divided doses)
* Twice a day with preferably Milk or Water
Best Time to Take: 2 to 3 hours after meal

Safety Profile

Some brands of Musli Pak contain herbomineral ingredients, which mean it also contains some mineral ingredients including heavy metals. Therefore, you should read the ingredient’s label before buying it.

The safety of Musli Pak is not well-established under modern scientific parameters.

As per clinical use and experience of many ayurvedic doctors, it does not likely to cause any severe organ damage. Still for the precautionary purpose, Musli Pak should not be taken more than 6 weeks continuously.

Musli Pak Side Effects

However, some ingredients in Musli Pak are appetizers and digestive stimulant, but still Musli Pak is heavy to digest, so it may take a long time to digest properly. In some people with poor appetite, it may also lead to the feeling of early satiety with food or cause loss of appetite or loss of desire to eat.

In some cases that cannot digest Musli Pak easily, it may also cause constipation.

FAQs about Musli Pak

A few common questions about Musli Pak are discussed here.

What should I do if it causes appetite loss?

Generally, poor appetite is observed when you take heavy dosage in starting. You need to stop it for a few days (3 to 5 days) and then restart it with reduced dosage (2.5 grams). Then gradually increase its dosage.

If still it does not help, then you may need some herbal appetizers or liver enzymes, which may help to improve appetite and digestion.

What should I do if it causes constipation?

Constipation may occur due to SNIGADH or SNEHA (Unctuous or Oily) GUNA (quality) of the Safed Musli in the Musli Pak. Generally, Trikatu Churna, Panchakola Churna, Arogyavardhini Vati or any formulation used for improving liver function can help to reduce such type of constipation.

One should also take food rich in fiber. Additionally, bulk-forming laxative like Isabgol (Psyllium Husk) can also be taken. Other mild laxatives like Munakka (Raisins), Triphala, Swadishta Virechan Churna etc. can also help. If severe constipation occurs with Musli Pak, then you should stop it immediately.

Can a woman take/eat Musli Pak?

Yes, women can also take Musli Pak for leucorrhoea as well as for improving the strength and reducing debility. In Leucorrhoea, it is useful when the discharge is white, thin and odorless.

How should I take Musli Pak?

It can be taken as per its recommended dosage (5 to 10 grams) with warm milk.

Can I also take it with Water? What is the difference if I take it with milk or with water?

Yes, Musli Pak can also be taken with water. According to Ayurveda principles, Milk stimulates the strengthening action of the medicine and assists in nourishment. Water does not provide these benefits.

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Dr. Jagdev Singh

Dr. Jagdev Singh is a qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner and Herbalist with B.A.M.S. and M. Sc. in Medicinal Plants. He has a wealth of experience in using Ayurveda to treat patients, including the use of herbal medicine and personalized Ayurvedic diets. His passion for spreading accurate and scientific information about Ayurveda and Medicinal Plants led him to create Ayur Times, a trusted resource for those seeking reliable information on the topic. Through his dedicated work, Dr. Singh has helped thousands of patients find relief and improve their health with Ayurveda and Herbal Medicine.

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15 Comments

  1. I am 47 yrs old having hyperacidity & low immunity. The doctor suggested me to take a mixture of 1 gm amrut johar sat + hira bhasma 1 gm + musali pak 100 gm + dhatu paustik churna 100gms + ashwagandha churna 100gms + badam (almonds) 100 gm + kaju 100 gms. Is it beneficial for me? Does it cost any side effects?

  2. I am taking dabur musli pak. But I have no results, How much time will dabur musli pak take to show results in premature discharge???

  3. How many month patanjali musli pak can be taken to cure any tips of problem or to show its benifits

  4. If I am taking 5 gm Musli Pak only for 45 days, how will be result of it. What will be positive solution to erectile dysfunction problem in younger age?
    Reply must be!

    1. Musli Pak should be helpful and it will provide good results within 45 days. In addition to this, some other medicines may also require. Please do consult physician.

  5. Sir I don’t want to contact with other physician, and I know to myself I am good, but some problem issues are coming in to my mind like it as small, less girth by average size, and some lack in erections. I am 30 years old unmarried, 5 fit 8 inch. So, I want to help of you on online talks, here what herbal medicines, or techniques are available to solute this little problem or you say big problem. Here good diet I know, and exercises will maintain my erection and stamina problem like modern medical science prescription but some problem of mine how will be solute by Ayurveda therapy! Pls give me some advice in exercise and herbal medicine but not more in herbal medicine because I can’t digest or adjust it more in my nature. addition Musli pak or only it good for me, pls suggest. thanks

  6. Is this work in sex problem and how many time period of this medicine course?
    Kindly revert me.

  7. I am 16 years old facing premature ejaculation. Can I take Musli paak to treat premature ejaculation and gain weight? Will it help me?
    Please guide the right dosage and how many days I should take it?

    1. Patient suffering from premature ejaculation can take Musli Pak. For the best results, Shatavari powder (1.5 grams) should also be taken along with Musli Pak (3 grams). It may require for 3 to 6 months to get the best results.

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