Musk
Scientific names: Moschus moschiferus
Family: Moschidae
Alternate names: Almizcle, Cerf Porte-Musc, Chevrotain Porte-Musc, Chevrotain Porte-Musc de Sibérie, Deer Musk, Musc, Porte-Musc de Sibérie, Tonquin Musk
Actions: Anabolic-androgenic
Background
Musk is a chemical from the musk gland of the male musk deer. It is dried and used to make medicine.
People take musk for stroke, coma, nerve problems, seizures (convulsions), heart and circulation problems, tumors, and injuries.
In foods, musk is used as a flavoring.
In manufacturing, musk is used in fragrances and perfumes.
People take musk for stroke, coma, nerve problems, seizures (convulsions), heart and circulation problems, tumors, and injuries.
In foods, musk is used as a flavoring.
In manufacturing, musk is used in fragrances and perfumes.
Safety Safety definitions
There isn't enough information to know if musk is safe to use as a medicine. It can cause skin allergies.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of musk during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Stroke.
- Coma.
- Nerve problems.
- Convulsions.
- Heart and circulation problems.
- Injuries.
- Tumors.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of musk depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for musk. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Musk interacts with any medicines. Before taking Musk, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
Musk contains chemicals that act like the male sex hormones (androgens).
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