Tuesday, 12 December 2017

Advantages Of Musk Essential Oil

By Kenneth Harris


Essential oils are a dime a dozen extracted from both organic and inorganic sources. Musk oil is a type of essential oil extracted organically from the musk or pheromones of male deer, excreted from their sexual glands. Musk essential oil can also be produced synthetically in the lab. However, there are rumors being circulated about the aphrodisiac quality inherent in this oil.

As the that deer is an endangered species, many of their oils available in the market are synthetically manufactured as mixtures of a variety of oils which include Ambrette seed oil, Amber oil, and Rose petal essential oil among others. As such, musk from the deer is rare and was considered very expensive perhaps more than most rare elements like gold. Indeed, one would need to kill tens of the deer to extract a kilogram of their oil. With advancement of technology, new discoveries and more agreeable ethical approaches, the oils are available in a variety of such perfumes all over the world.

Musk oil has various uses and applications. However, there are two major ways this pure animalistic oil is used; medicinally and cosmetically. The Indians were documented as the first to use the oil for medical purposes that included the treatment of fevers, coughs, heart disease, nervous disorders and stomach aches. The Arabic people and the Byzantine people were referenced to have used the oil for perfumes as early as the 6th century. From medications to lotions and perfumes, the use of this oil invades almost all areas of our lives today.

Because of its distinctive fragrance, it has been a useful in perfumery as a deodorant that gives of a natural scent unlike the synthetically made perfumes. On the other hand, this pure animalistic oil is an alternative to lotion application preferred by many as it feels lighter and rarely feels sticky on the skin in humid conditions. Its scent is long lasting, sweeter and is thought to act as an insect repellent.

Due to the lesser chemicals that go into the manufacture of the oil, the chance of experiencing some serious side effects from its application is minimal when compared to other essential oils. So one can be rest assured when using it.

Due to its anti-inflammatory qualities, this pure animalistic oil can be inhaled when one has a cold. The oil has a soothing effect that relieves one from the discomfort of sniffles and curtails severe sneezing. It can also be used effectively in the treatment of stomach aches when applied.

Very few people can tell apart the musk oil obtained naturally from that produced in the lab since science and technology, through different processes, have made the synthetic oil almost identical to the natural one. With this, synthetic oil is readily available for use in the health and cosmetic sectors of the economy.

On this account, it is evident that this pure animalistic oil attracts much interest for its value and range of application. Due to its value because of the fact that it originates from the musk deer, these species are endangered to this day despite advancements in synthetic manufacture of the oil.




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