Antispasmodic herbs

Hyoscyamus bohemicus F. W. Schmidt H. niger L. Liang Shi (Henbane) (root, leaf) Alkaloid, hyoscyamine, hyoscine, scopolomine, hyoscypierin, choline, mucilage, albumin.60,144,450 This herb is toxic. Antispasmodic activity. 

Rheum officinale Baill. R. koreanum Nakai R. palmatum L. R. tanguticum Maxim R. undulatum L. Tai Huang (Rhubarb) (rhizome) Anthraquinones, chrysophanol, emodin, physcion, aloe-emodin, rhein, chrysophenol, rheum tannic acid, gallic acid, calechin, bianthraquinonyl, sennosides (R. undulatum also contains rhaponticin).1 33 236,510 This herb may be toxic. Potent laxative, antibacterial, anthelmintic, anticancer, stimulate the large intestine and increase the movement of luminal contents toward the anus, resulting in defecation. Antispasmodic, choleretic, hemostatic, diuretic, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol level. 

N.A. Alkaloids, rescrpine.99 This herb is toxic. Treat malarial fever, antispasmodic, lower blood presure, reduce high blood pressure. 

N.A. Estragol, anethole, dictamnin." This herb is toxic. Stimulates the muscles of the uterus, antispasmodic. 

N.A. Gelsemine, gelsedine, iridoids, coumarins, tannins." This herb is toxic. A sedative, antispasmodic, treat neuralgia, facial nerve pain. Externally treat intercostal neuralgia. 

Hyoscyamus niger L. China Alkaloid.60 This herb is mildly toxic. Antispasmodic activity. 

N.A. Protein, flavone glycosides, shishonin, anthocyanin, perillanin chloride, aldehyde antioxine, citral, 1-limonene, alpha-pinene.100 This herb may be toxic. Antispasmodic, diaphoretic, sedative, treat pulmonary and uterine disorders. 

Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) Uses Rx of superficial wounds (bacterial, viral, fungal, insect bites, minor burns, cold sores, acne Action Broad-spectrum antibiotic activity against E. coli, S. aureus, C. albicans Available forms Topical creams, lotions, oint, oil apply topically PRN Notes/SE Ataxia, contact dermatitis, D, drowsiness, GI mucosal irritation Interactions Effects OF drugs that affect histamine release EMS effects of Benadryl Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) Uses Anxiolytic, antispasmodic, dys-menorrheal, restlessness, sedative Action Inhibits uptake stimulates release of GABA, which T GABA concentration extracellularly causes sedation Available forms Ext 400-900 mg PO 30 min < hs, tea 2-3 g (1 tsp of crude herb) qid, PRN, tine 3-5 mL (1/2-1 tsp) (1 5 ratio) PO qid, PRN Efficacy Probably effective sedative (reduces sleep latency) Notes/SE GI upset, HA, insomnia, N/V, palpitations, restlessness, vision changes Interactions T Effects OF barbiturates, benzodiazepines, opiates, EtOH, catnip, hops, kavakava, passion flower, skullcap effects OF MAOIs, phenytoin, warfarin EMS T Effects of benzodiazepines and opiates abruptly D/C may cause withdrawal symptoms... 

Once recognized as a tonic, tranquilizer, and antispasmodic, skullcap was therefore used as an ingredient in many patent medicines for female weakness. It was also combined with other reputedly calming herbs, such as hops and valerian, and promoted as a sedative or anxiolytic. Other traditional uses include treatment of epilepsy, headache, insomnia, various other neurological and psychiatric disorders, hypertension, fever, rheumatism, and stress. 

Cloves are more often used to assist the action of other herbal remedies rather than alone. When not available, allspice is substituted. It is spicy, warming, stimulant, anodyne, anaesthetic (topical), antiemetic, antigriping (added to other herbs), vermifuge, uterine stimulant, stomachic, aromatic, carminative, antiseptic, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antispasmodic, expectorant, aphrodisiac and promotes salivation and digestive juices. The oil is expectorant, anaesthetic, emmenogogue it affects the kidney, spleen and stomach and has preservative properties. Tea made from clove bud (other herbs/spices can be used or added to cloves, such as allspice, bay, cinnamon and marjoram) has been used to relieve bronchitis, asthma, coughs, a tendency to infection, tuberculosis, altitude... 

Celery is also used to cure a few nervous disorders (http //www.innvista.com/ health/herbs/celery.htm). An essential oil obtained from the plant has a calming effect on the central nervous system. Some of its constituents have antispasmodic, sedative and anticonvulsant actions. It has been shown to be of value in treating high blood pressure (Chavallier, 1996). Wild celery promotes restfulness and sleep in hysteria patients (Grieve, 1984) and is also used to lower blood pressure (Bown, 1995). 

Mentha viridis, Mint, Aromatic, stimulant, and antispasmodic in infusion. Ad libitum. Herb, 2[lb.] 0[oz.]... 

Chamomile contains coumarins and may enhance the effect of prescription anticoagulants. The herb is an antispasmodic and slows the motility of the Gl tract. This action might decrease the absorption of dnig.s. Chamomile preparations may be adulterated with chamomile pollen. This may cause allcigy. anaphylaxi.s. and atopic dermatitis. 

Herbs claimed or shown to have antispasmodic effects, in vitro and/or in vivo, and to be antitussive, include Adhartoda vasica (malibar nut), Petasites hybridus (butterbur). Ephedra sinica (ephedra), Mentha peperita (peppermint), Atropa species (atropine). Curcuma longa (turmeric), Ocimum sanctum (basil), and Piper longum (pepper). 

Traditional use This herb is widely used to treat migraines, insomnia, gynecological diseases, gout, dizziness, and anemia (Poludenny and Zhuravlev 2000). It is used as an antispasmodic for cardiovascular disease, as an analgesic, sedative, hypotensive, diuretic, and to improve digestion and to treat tympanites and pregnancy toxicosis (Kurochkin 1998). 

Documented effects Preparation from this species are used as a hemostatic (Zemlinsky 1958) and to treat chronic bronchitis (Nosal and Nosal 1959). Compounds in the herb showed inhibitory effects on mouse ear edema (Murai et al. 1995). Results of experimental research confirmed anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and immunostimulatory actions (Wegener and Kraft 1999). 

Traditional use Inflorescences are used as a vermifuge, carminative, and choleretic, to heal wounds, and to treat intoxication due to lung tuberculosis, fevers, gastrointestinal diseases, and low acidity (Khalmatov et al. 1984). An infusion of the inflorescences is used in Russian folk medicine to increase appetite, bile and sweat production, blood pressure, and decrease heart rates. The infusion is also used as an antipyretic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, vermifuge, insecticide, and anti-microbial, and to heal wounds. In the folk medicine of North Caucasus a decoction of the herb is used to treat headaches, and is used externally to treat rheumatism. A decoction of the inflorescences is used to treat skin cancer (Altimishev 1991). 

The furanochromone khellin is the active constituent of Ammi visnaga (Apiaceae), a significant antispasmodic and antiasthmatic herb, which also has a beneficial action on coronary blood vessels. Pyranocoumarins, which contain a pyran ring fused at C-7 and C-8, are also present in Ammi visnaga (Greinwald and Stobernack 1990). 

Paeoniflorin, a monoterpene glucoside, is a major constituent found in the Chinese herb Paeonia lactiflora (Ranunculaceae). The herb is anti-inflammatory, sedative, antipyretic and antispasmodic (Huang 1993). 

Dietary Supplements/Health Foods. Used in combination with other herbs in capsules, tablets, tinctures, fluid extract, or decoction for increased circulation, antispasmodic in colds, rheumatism, poor digestion, arthritis, and as blood purifier (foster and duke ... 

Traditional Medicine. The flowering tops and leaves have been used to treat catarrh and as an antiseptic and emmenagogue (boulos) herb also used as a stomachic in digestive disorders, as an antispasmodic, and powdered to serve as a snuff to treat headache (uphof) and in kidney diseases. Mucilage of seeds is used in tumors and in removing dust particles firom the eyes, among others. ... 

Traditional Medicine. Both in domestic Western and Chinese medicine, dill seed and dill seed oil are used as aromatic carminative and stimulant in the treatment of flatulence, especially in children. Reported to have carminative, antispasmodic, sedative, lactago-gue, and diuretic properties. Used in India, Africa, and elsewhere for hemorrhoids, bronchial asthma, neuralgias, renal colic, dysuria, genital ulcers, dysmenorrhea, and others. In European tradition, dill herb is reportedly used as an antispasmodic for conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, kidney and urinary tract also for sleep disorders. ... 

Traditional Medicine. The herb is traditionally used as a diaphoretic, antispasmodic. 

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