Why does musk cause infertility?

When watching TV dramas, we often find that in the palace, if they want a concubine to be unable to get pregnant, they put musk in the room. Not only will this prevent her from getting pregnant, but even if she gets pregnant she may have a miscarriage. Musk is not a medicine but a spice. The ingredients it contains may have an impact on women who are preparing for pregnancy or are pregnant, which is why it leads to infertility and miscarriage.

Musk not only has medicinal value, but is also a spice. Many perfumes contain musk.

By the same token, pregnant women and women who are planning to become pregnant should avoid it if possible. The professor believes that, except for musk, most spices have the effect of regulating qi and activating blood circulation. Pregnant women should avoid touching them if possible, such as wind oil and peppermint oil. Although touching them may not necessarily lead to miscarriage, it is still necessary to prevent it.

Except for perfumes containing musk, pregnant women should be careful with any beauty products, try to choose natural plants, and avoid cosmetics with unknown ingredients or containing drugs.

Putting aside the bad influence of musk on pregnant women, musk has good medicinal value. In addition to rheumatism, heart disease, and trauma, its blood circulation effect can also be used to treat amenorrhea. During the return of the south wind in February and March, using some musk at home can prevent influenza. However, musk is a precious medicinal material, more expensive than cordyceps. In areas such as heart disease, it has been replaced by cheaper drugs. Musk is now mostly used in plasters for traumatic injuries.

Musk contained in plasters can easily cause infertility

Modern pharmacological studies have found that musk contains musk ketone. This volatility gives the musk component a special fragrance and also has medical effects. Animal experiments have found that musk ketone can cause the uterus to shrink and prevent early pregnancy. "The uterus is very sensitive during pregnancy, and musk can affect its contractions and cause miscarriage. Some people are especially allergic to musk, and short-term exposure to musk can cause miscarriage. Long-term exposure to musk in women of childbearing age can also cause infertility, but occasional use does not pose a threat." said the professor.

Many people now know that pregnant women should stay away from musk. What is easily overlooked is that bruises and traumatism ointments containing musk can also cause miscarriage. "There have been several pregnant women in the outpatient clinic who had miscarriages due to applying 'dog skin plasters'. An elderly person in the family of a pregnant woman liked to apply bruises and traumatism plasters, which eventually caused her miscarriage." The professor said, "External bruises and traumatism plasters are basically rich in musk. It is recommended to use musk-free bruises and traumatism ointments instead." It is reported that musk is the dried secretion of the glandular sac between the navel and genitals of male musk deer. It has a special fragrance and is a precious medicinal material. Musk's special fragrance is rich in effective ingredients, so the medicines made from it are usually used externally. The professor analyzed: "Musk is pungent and warm in nature, and has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. It can be used to treat rheumatism, heart disease, and trauma. Usually, external traumatic ointments are rich in musk, and it can also be used to induce abortion and induce labor."