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

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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

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Western Classification

2. Secondary Faculties a. Aperients b. Attenuaters c. Inciding Medicines d. Attenuaters of Congealed Blood e. Lenitive f. Purifying g. Cleansing h. Carminatives i. Antispasmodics j. Rarefying k. Resolvent l. Emollients m. Drawing n. Repellents o. Astringent p. Hemostatic q. Anodyne r. Narcotics & Hypnotics

s. Strengthening t. Glutinate u. Suppuratives v. Expel Pus w. Sarcotics x. Incarnative y. Corrosive z. Cicatrizing 3. Tertiary Faculties a. Sudorifics and Diaphoretics b. Febrifuge and Antipyretic c. Alexipharmic d. Cordials and Cardiacs e. Diuretics f. Lithontriptic g. Emmenagogue h. Lactagogue i. Aphrodisiacs j. Increase Semen

k. Expectorant l. Anti-tussive m. Arthritic Medicines n. Vulnerary o. Emetics p. Masticatories & Sternutatories q. Anthelmintic 4. According to Part a. Cephalic b. Opthalmic c. Cardiac d. Pectoral e. Stomachic f. Splenetic g. Hepatic h. Nephritics i. Uterine j. Nervine k. Arthritic