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

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 since ancient times. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of musk in zoology, chemical composition, pharmacology, clinical applications, and quality control according to the up-to-date literature. Studies found that musk mainly contains macrocyclic ketones, pyridine, steroids, fatty acids, amino acids, peptides, and proteins, whilst the main active ingredient is muscone. Modern pharmacological studies have proven that musk possesses potent anti-inflammatory effects, neuroprotective effects,

SUBMITTER: Liu K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8214773 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature