{"id":4713,"date":"2021-06-09T23:36:44","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T23:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/definition\/musk\/"},"modified":"2021-06-09T23:36:44","modified_gmt":"2021-06-09T23:36:44","slug":"musk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/definition\/musk\/","title":{"rendered":"musk"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It is curious to know the etymological origin of the term musk that you now have in front of you. And it is considered that it derives from the Sanskrit \"mushka\", which can be translated as \"testicle\".<\/p>\n

It is called musk<\/strong> to a substance of characteristic aroma<\/strong> that segregate diverse animals<\/strong>. Its fragrance and unctuousness make musk used for the production of perfumes and cosmetic products.<\/p>\n

\"Musk\"There are mammals<\/strong> that secrete musk from glands that are located in the area of \u200b\u200bthe anus, the perineum or the foreskin. In the birds<\/strong>, the musk is secreted by glands that are in the region inferior to the tail.<\/p>\n

Many animals are called musk because of their ability to produce these types of substances. The best known is the musk deer<\/strong>, which carries musk in a facial gland. The muskrat<\/strong>, the musk ox<\/strong> and the musk duck<\/strong> are other animals with similar capacities in terms of production<\/strong> of musk.<\/p>\n

Among all these exposed animals, we have to emphasize that the musk deer is currently among the species that are in serious danger of extinction. And it is that not only has it lost its natural habitat but its death has also increased considerably, as a result of the enormous demand that there is for natural musk.<\/p>\n

It is important to note that the pure smell of natural musk is so intense that it is not pleasant for the human being<\/strong>. Therefore, when making a perfume, only a small dose of musk is used. The aroma based on the use of musk is often referred to as musk<\/strong>, a term from the English language.<\/p>\n

The synthetic musks<\/strong> are those substances generated in laboratories<\/strong> that mimic the fragrance of natural musk, although with a much milder aroma. According to its composition, synthetic musk can be toxic.<\/p>\n

Because obtaining natural musk requires the death<\/strong> of the animal, today its use is very restricted. This is why certain kinds of synthetic musks that are not polluting are frequently used.<\/p>\n

In addition to all the above, we can highlight another important series of curious facts about musk, among which the following take special relevance:
-It is considered, since ancient times, that the smell of musk has a marked aphrodisiac effect, both in animals and even in humans. This is because, according to some theories, its aroma is very similar to that of testosterone.
-There are several scientific studies that have made use of this element and that indicate that it has managed to revitalize the sexual power of men up to eighty years of age. All simply because of the use of musk.
-In some corners of the world, such as, for example, Tibet and even Persia, musk is used as a component in certain foods. Exactly it is used in recipes that have an erotic or aphrodisiac character.
-Precisely because of that very particular characteristic related to sexuality, it even appears in the \u00abKamasutra\u00bb.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

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