Musk Deer

Musk Deer

　　Musk Deer

　　Musk Deer, also known as the musk deer. It is a precious medicinal animal belonging to the Moschidae family. It has a gentle temperament, stands about 1.5 feet tall, and weighs between 11 and 20 kilograms. It has coarse, long fur that is greyish-brown in color. Both males and females lack antlers, but possess strong limbs and are adept at climbing slopes and leaping across streams. Their diet mainly consists of grass and leaves. Male musk deer have well-developed canine teeth that protrude from their mouths, commonly referred to as "tusk deer." On the male musk deer’s abdomen—near the navel—there is a musk gland, and its secretion is called musk. After processing, musk appears in granular form, with a rich fragrance that is both strong and fresh. It has a powerful diffusivity, clears the orifices, opens the meridians, and treats conditions such as stroke, convulsions, and loss of consciousness. It is also one of the raw materials used in making high-end fragrances. Musk deer mate annually from October to December, and give birth in June or July of the following year. The musk deer is a nationally protected animal in China.