Moschus moschiferus L.
Moschus moschiferus L. is also known as Kassturi, Musk xylol belongs to Cervidae, Mamalia, Ruminantia family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Misk.
The English names for this herb are Kasturi, Musk.
The Urdu name for this herb is Mushk.
Description
Moschus moschiferus L.. Musk is obtained from the preputial follicles of musk deer. The material is found embedded in a sac and occurs as irregular, reddish black, slightly unctuous grains. Musk when fresh is milky but later turns viscid and assumes a brownish-red colour
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Moschus moschiferus L.'s Testicular Extract of Deer are Anti-spasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Calorific, Demulcent, Deobstruent, Exhilarant, Nervine Tonic, Tonic.
Indications
The indications of Moschus moschiferus L.'s Testicular Extract of Deer are Nervous Debility, Chorea, Cardiac Debility, Paralysis, Dyspepsia, Anaemia, General Depression, Melancholia, Palpitation, Whooping Cough, Impotence, Epilepsy, Hysteria, Infantile Convulsions, Colitis, Hypochondria.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Moschus moschiferus L.'s Testicular Extract of Deer is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Testicular Extract of Deer of Moschus moschiferus L. is Strong Diffusible.
Taste: Testicular Extract of Deer: Bitter Aromatic.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Testicular Extract of Deer | 125.000 – 250.000 mg | N/A |
Available Brands
- MUMSIK TALAIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
Moschus moschiferus L. is used in the preparation of Hab Jawahar, Hab Khas, Jawahar Mohra, Khamira Abresham Hakim Arshad Wala, khamira Abreshsm Shira Unnabwala , Ma'jun Nankhwah, Ma'jun Nuqra, Mufarreh Mo'tadil, Mufarreh Yaquti mo'tadil.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Moschus moschiferus L. are Castoreum, Cinnamomum tamala (Ham.) Nees & Eberm..
Active Constituents
No information regarding Moschus moschiferus L.'s active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Moschus moschiferus L. are Rosa damascena Miller (Aqua), Bambusa arundinacea Retz..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Moschus moschiferus L.. (work in progress)