Description
Mushk Seeds is an aromatic and medicinal plant native to India in the Malvaceae family. This plant is cultivated for its seeds, which have a characteristic musk-like odor. The seeds are the source of ambrette, an aromatic oil used in perfumery. Mushk Seeds is sometimes commercialized as an ornamental for its colorful and attractive flowers.
Ambrette oil is used in luxury perfumery, cosmetics and as an additive in the preparation of some kinds of chewing tobacco, baked products, sweets, alcoholic (e.g. vermouth and bitters) and non-alcoholic drinks. Worldwide, India, Colombia, Ecuador and Martinique are the main producers of ambrette oil. In India, the area cultivated with Musk Dana is rapidly increasing.
Benefits:
Helps us in preventing and curing the following:
- Musk Mallow or Mushk Seeds is an anti ageing and rejuvenating Ayurvedic herb. It is called Lata Kasturi in Sanskrit.
- The plant is named so because if the seeds are macerated on soaking in water or liquids it gets the mild odour similar to the musk (Kasturi).
- The plants are found usually in temperate regions. This is located and cultivated abundantly in Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh etc. Seeds are the main usable parts and rarely the leaves and roots are also used.
- Mushk Seeds seeds are added to coffee for flavouring. Its leaves are used as vegetable. Mushk Seeds cleanses urinary bladder, acts as aphrodisiac and is useful in eye disorders.
Other Names:
Ambrette, Musk Mallow, Abelmoschus Moschatus, Abelmoschus Angulosus, Maskdana, Kasturi Bhendi, Mushk Dana, Ambrette Seeds.
Safety Information:
- For Natural Taste & Freshness, Keep it in cool and dry place.
- Avoid direct Sunlight & Do not Refrigerate.
- Store the contents in an Airtight Container after opening the package.
- All herbal medicine should be used under Medical Supervision only.
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