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2I. Antispasmodics



These are similar to Carminative, but are stronger to relieve spasm in the muscles. Carminatives relax the smooth muscles to release Wind, whereas Antispasmodic work deeper to relieve Spasm and Pain of the skeletal muscles. Some have a marked sedative or regulating effect on the Nervous system.

They are akin to the medicines used for Internal Wind in TCM. Note that some Carminative medicines can have Antispasmodic activity, especially when used in larger dose.


                       Peony
                       Mistletoe
                       Camomile
                       Calamus
                       Costus
                       Mint
                       Valerian
                       Clove
                       Delphinium
                       Gum Ammoniac
                       Cannabis
                       Datura
                       Poppy
                       Pearl
                       Castoreum
                       Scorpion
                       Earthworm
Licorice
Dodder
Mint
Juniper berry
Cyperus rotundus
Rue
Indian Spikenard
Nutmeg
Camphor
Asafetida
Rauwolfia
Belladonna
Opium
Silver
Musk
Centipede
Goat, Antelope Horn