The herb has an antispasmodic effect that stops contractions in the lower intestine.
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The oil is also antispasmodic, helping to relieve intestinal gas and spasmodic coughs.
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Patients who are taking stomach digestive problems or an antispasmodic group can do that.
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Research also suggests that peppermint, a natural antispasmodic, sometimes can ease abdominal pain.
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It is used medicinally as a tonic, stomachic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cholagogue, febrifuge and anthelmintic.
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The tea is used as a colic remedy for babies as it contains an antispasmodic agent that acts to relax tight and sore muscles in the tummy, due to wind.
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In its capacity as an antispasmodic, it is often used in enteric-coated capsules to address gastrointestinal spasm, such as is experienced in irritable bowel syndrome.
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Studies of the biological activities of these oils suggest Lavandula oils have sedative and antispasmodic properties as well being potent antimicrobials and antioxidants.
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Baclofen is an antispasmodic medicine that works at the level of the spinal cord, and treats spasticity caused by spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsy.
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A drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles)
An antispasmodic (synonym: spasmolytic) is a drug or an herb that suppresses muscle spasms.
(antispasmodics) medications that help reduce or stop muscle spasms in the intestines.
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(Anti-spasmodics) agents for relief of muscular cramps, spasm or mild pain.
(Antispasmodics) Drugs that inhibit smooth muscle contraction in the gastrointestinal tract.
(Antispasmodics) Herbs that are used to prevent or allay spasms or cramps.
(Antispasmodics) Herbs which help relieve cramps, muscular spasms, and convulsions. Examples: cayenne, black cohosh, fennel, garlic, sage, peppermint, valerian.
Herbs that prevent or relax muscle spasms: lobelia, dong quai, black and blue cohosh, scullcap, valerian, kava kava, raspberry leaves and rue.