Unlocking the Flow: Musk's Role in Treating Obstruction Syndrome

December 3, 2023

For those who exhibit symptoms of obstruction in the meridians and channels, musk can be used to open the orifices and disperse stagnation, allowing the blocked qi to flow freely. Musk is commonly used in combination with other herbs such as niuhuang, bingpian, and xijiao to treat hot obstruction syndrome, which is characterized by fever and restlessness. For cold obstruction syndrome, musk is often paired with suhe xiang, anxi xiang, and shichangpu, which are spicy and aromatic herbs that promote circulation and dispel phlegm. For nausea, abdominal pain, distension, and fullness, musk can be combined with bibo and liangjiang. In cases of blood stasis and qi stagnation, resulting in widespread pain, or menstrual blockage, or abdominal masses, adding an appropriate amount of musk to the prescription can yield more significant results. Musk is also widely used to treat abscesses, ulcers, tuberculosis, injuries, and swelling and pain, both internally and externally. When taken internally, it is usually formulated into pills or powders, with a daily dosage of 0.03-0.1 grams. The outer skin of musk, musk shell, is used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties, and it can be used to treat carbuncles, swollen and painful sores, and boils. In modern medicine, musk is made into aerosol or sublingual tablets for the treatment of coronary heart disease and angina. Musk injection is locally injected to treat lymphadenitis. Musk is contraindicated for internal and external use in pregnant women, and caution should be exercised in patients with deficiency of qi and blood.

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