It is dried and used to make medicine. People take musk for stroke, coma, nerve problems, seizures (convulsions), heart and circulation problems, tumors, and injuries. In foods, musk is used as a flavoring. In manufacturing, musk is used in fragrances and perfumes.
It was proven to be a powerful detoxification agent (even as an antidote for snake bites) and used to treat fever and inflammation, for reduction of swelling and abdominal pain. Musk has also been shown to promote healthy blood circulation and decrease heart palpitations.