Abelmoschus moschatus

Wild Crafted

Sometimes known as musk mallow or musk seeds, ambrette seeds come from an aromatic and medicinal plant native to India.

• Scent: The seeds have a sweet and flowery, yet heavy, fragrance similar to that of musk. 
  

• Qualities: antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, cardiotonic, cooling, diuretic, insecticide, opthalmic, stomachic, stimulant

• Uses: Ambrette seeds are most commonly used today to produce an aromatic oil valued for its use in luxury perfumes. Traditionally, ambrette seeds were often used in Ayurvedic medicine to allay such symptoms as nausea, vomiting, and intestinal complaints relating to Kapha and Vata imbalance. They are also known to sate thirst and relieve itch.

• How to use: Ambrette seeds have been mixed into coffee for centuries for a soothing stimulant effect. Chewing on a few seeds at a time can soothe an upset stomach and calm digestive spasms. Ambrette seeds can also be burned with frankincense for a fragrant, musky aroma.