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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.

See also the Chinese Category: I. Medicines for Internal Wind

                       Peony
                       Mistletoe
                       Camomile
                       Calamus
                       Costus
                       Mint
                       Valerian
                       Clove
                       Schoenanthus
                       Delphinium
                       Gum Ammoniac

                       Cannabis
                       Datura
                       Poppy

                       Pearl
                       Castoreum
                       Scorpion
                       Earthworm
Licorice
Dodder
Mint
Juniper berry
Cyperus rotundus
Rue
Indian Spikenard
Nutmeg
Sarcocolla
Camphor
Asafetida

Rauwolfia
Belladonna
Opium

Silver
Musk
Centipede
Goat / Antelope Horn
Other:
Caesalpinia bonducella
Myrica nagi bark