Herbal Remedies by Symptom

Muscle spasm — Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies

The Omnia Sana plant database documents 32 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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ButterburPetasites hybridus
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →1 source →
ChamomileMatricaria chamomilla
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →5 sources →
CorianderCoriandrum sativum
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →3 sources →
Cramp BarkViburnum opulus
Traditional use

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

Full monograph →1 source →
CuminCuminum cyminum
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →21 sources →
FennelFoeniculum vulgare
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →2 sources →
FigwortScrophularia nodosa
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →1 source →
GingerZingiber officinale
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →9 sources →
Greater CelandineChelidonium majus
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →1 source →
HorehoundMarrubium vulgare
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →2 sources →
Ivy LeafHedera helix
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →1 source →
LavenderLavandula angustifolia
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →3 sources →
Lemon balmMelissa officinalis
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →3 sources →
Licorice rootGlycyrrhiza glabra
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →3 sources →
LindenTilia cordata
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →1 source →
MarjoramOriganum majorana
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →4 sources →
MeadowsweetFilipendula ulmaria
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →3 sources →
Midland HawthornCrataegus laevigata
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →2 sources →
MotherwortLeonurus cardiaca
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →3 sources →
MugwortArtemisia vulgaris
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →3 sources →
PeppermintMentha × piperita
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →3 sources →
Red CloverTrifolium pratense
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →4 sources →
RosemarySalvia rosmarinus
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →3 sources →
TansyTanacetum vulgare
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →3 sources →
ThymeThymus vulgaris
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →1 source →
ValerianValeriana officinalis
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →3 sources →
White cloverTrifolium repens
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →3 sources →
Wild Cherry BarkPrunus serotina
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →2 sources →
Wild YamDioscorea villosa
Traditional use

Antispasmodic / analgesic for menstrual cramps and muscle spasm (antinociceptive in animal models)

Full monograph →1 source →
Wood BetonyStachys officinalis
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →1 source →
WormwoodArtemisia absinthium
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →2 sources →
YarrowAchillea millefolium
Traditional use

inferred from antispasmodic action

Full monograph →3 sources →

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

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