Zoology, chemical composition, pharmacology, quality control and future perspective of Musk (Moschus): a review

• Main Authors: Kai Liu (Author), Long Xie (Author), Mao Deng (Author), Xumin Zhang (Author), Jia Luo (Author), Xiaofang Li (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Musk, the dried secretion from the musk sac gland which is located between the navel and genitals of mature male musk deer, is utilized as oriental medicine in east Asia. It has been utilized to treat conditions such as stroke, coma, neurasthenia, convulsions, and heart diseases in China si...