Herbal Remedies by Symptom

Muscle spasm - Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies

The Omnia Sana plant database documents 29 medicinal plants traditionally used for muscle spasm. Each is rated by strength of evidence and linked to its full monograph and cited scientific sources.

Also known as: muscle cramps.

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PeppermintMentha × piperita

Moderate evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →1 source →

GingerZingiber officinale

Limited evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →1 source →

ButterburPetasites hybridus

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →1 source →

MarjoramOriganum majorana

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →2 sources →

ChamomileMatricaria chamomilla

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →4 sources →

CorianderCoriandrum sativum

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →2 sources →

Cramp BarkViburnum opulus

Preliminary evidence

Antispasmodic for general muscle spasm and cramping (smooth-muscle relaxant)

Full monograph →1 source →

CuminCuminum cyminum

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →1 source →

FennelFoeniculum vulgare

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →1 source →

FigwortScrophularia nodosa

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →1 source →

Greater CelandineChelidonium majus

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →1 source →

Ivy LeafHedera helix

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →Sources →

LavenderLavandula angustifolia

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →2 sources →

Lemon balmMelissa officinalis

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →1 source →

Licorice rootGlycyrrhiza glabra

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →3 sources →

MeadowsweetFilipendula ulmaria

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →2 sources →

Midland HawthornCrataegus laevigata

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →1 source →

MotherwortLeonurus cardiaca

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →2 sources →

MugwortArtemisia vulgaris

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →2 sources →

Red CloverTrifolium pratense

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →2 sources →

RosemarySalvia rosmarinus

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →1 source →

TansyTanacetum vulgare

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →1 source →

ThymeThymus vulgaris

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →Sources →

ValerianValeriana officinalis

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →1 source →

White cloverTrifolium repens

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →2 sources →

Wild Cherry BarkPrunus serotina

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →1 source →

Wood BetonyStachys officinalis

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →1 source →

WormwoodArtemisia absinthium

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →2 sources →

YarrowAchillea millefolium

Preliminary evidence

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →2 sources →

Educational information compiled from the Omnia Sana plant database. Not medical advice - always consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinal plants.