INTRODUCTION:
Musk, commonly known as Kasturi, is a naturally occurring aromatic substance famous for its strong, pleasant, and long-lasting fragrance. Traditionally, musk is obtained from the musk deer, where it is found in a glandular sac of the male deer. Because of ethical and conservation concerns, synthetic and plant-based musk are now widely used.Musk has been valued for centuries in perfumery, traditional medicine, religious rituals, and cosmetics. In Ayurveda and Unani medicine, Kasturi is believed to have stimulating, rejuvenating, and therapeutic properties, and it has been used to treat heart, nerve, and respiratory disorders.
English: Musk
Hindi: कस्तूरी (Kasturi)
Sanskrit: कस्तूरी (Kastūrī)
Urdu: کستوری (Kastūrī)
Arabic: مسك (Misk)
Persian: مُشک (Mushk)
Tamil: கஸ்தூரி (Kastoori)
Telugu: కస్తూరి (Kasturi)
Kannada: ಕಸ್ತೂರಿ (Kasturi)
Malayalam: കസ്തൂരി (Kasturi)
Marathi: कस्तुरी (Kasturi)
HEALTH BENEFITS:
Cardiac Stimulant
Traditionally used to support heart function and improve circulation in minute doses.
Nervous System Tonic
Acts as a nervine stimulant, helping in conditions like nervous weakness, fainting, and hysteria.
Improves Brain Function
Believed to enhance alertness, memory, and mental clarity.
Antispasmodic
Helps relieve muscle spasms, convulsions, and cramps, especially in nervous disorders.
Respiratory Support
Used in traditional medicine to help manage asthma, breathlessness, and chronic cough.
Aphrodisiac Effect
Considered a sexual tonic, improving vitality and libido.
Anti-inflammatory Action
Reduces pain and inflammation when used in medicated oils or ointments.
Mood Enhancer
Its aroma is believed to help reduce stress, anxiety, and mental fatigue.
General Stimulant
Helps combat weakness, lethargy, and low energy levels.
Powerful Fragrance Agent
Musk is widely used in perfumery as a fixative, helping fragrances last longer and smell richer.
Religious and Cultural Use
Widely used in rituals, incense, and sacred preparations due to its pure and lasting aroma.
HOW TO USE:
Aromatic (Smelling / Inhalation) Method
Musk is used in very small quantity in perfumes, attars, or incense.
The fragrance is inhaled to:
Improve mood
Reduce stress
Increase alertness
2. External Application Method
Mixed with oil, ghee, or ointment.
Applied externally on:
Painful areas
Inflamed joints
Muscles (for spasms)
Used in massage and medicated balms.
3. Internal Medicinal Method
Used only in minute doses as part of compound formulations.
Administered with honey, ghee, or herbal medicines.
Used for heart, nerve, and respiratory disorders.
Strict medical supervision required.
4. Religious / Traditional Method
Mixed with sandalwood paste.
Applied on idols or forehead during rituals and worship.
5. Modern Synthetic Use
Synthetic musk is used safely in:
Perfumes
Soaps
Cosmetics
Detergents
