Literary notes about antispasmodic (AI summary)
In the literature, “antispasmodic” is used to denote a therapeutic property that combats muscle and smooth muscle spasms, often in conjunction with other medicinal effects. Authors frequently list it alongside terms such as carminative, stimulant, or narcotic, suggesting that its benefits extend to digestive and nervous system functions [1], [2], [3]. Some texts underscore its application in treating conditions like amenorrhea, hysteria, epilepsy, and even cardiac dyspnea, highlighting its versatility in addressing both physical and neurological disorders [4], [5], [6]. Additionally, while its usefulness is broadly acknowledged, some accounts also caution against potential risks or misuse, as its effects may lead to unintended consequences [7], [8]. Overall, these varied descriptions emphasize the antispasmodic’s central role in traditional remedies and its multifaceted therapeutic applications as reported by multiple sources [9], [10], [11].
- —The fruit, of which both form and taste remind one of anise, is official in the Pharmacopœia of India as a carminative, stimulant and antispasmodic.
— from The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by T. H. Pardo de Tavera - They possess antispasmodic and stimulant properties, and the infusion is diuretic.
— from The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by T. H. Pardo de Tavera - The plant is narcotic, antispasmodic and like belladonna it dilates the pupil.
— from The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by T. H. Pardo de Tavera - The Hindoos use it for those effects and as an antispasmodic in amenorrhœa and hysteria.
— from The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by T. H. Pardo de Tavera - It is sometimes used as an antispasmodic in hysteria, epilepsy and chorea.
— from The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by T. H. Pardo de Tavera - Matheson recommends it as an antispasmodic and has employed it also in dyspnœa of cardiac origin.
— from The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by T. H. Pardo de Tavera - Tobacco is a powerful sedative and antispasmodic, but owing to the accidents it may give rise to, its use in therapeutics is very limited.
— from The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by T. H. Pardo de Tavera - It is antispasmodic, narcotic and toxic, and is used quite commonly with criminal intent in India and Indo-China.
— from The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by T. H. Pardo de Tavera - Blume says that it contains marked antispasmodic virtues, and Dr. G. Kennedy confirms it.
— from The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by T. H. Pardo de Tavera - — Kalantas , Tag., Pam.; Lanigpa , Vis. Uses .—The infusion of the flowers is antispasmodic.
— from The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by T. H. Pardo de Tavera - Furthermore it is stomachic, antispasmodic and emmenagogue.
— from The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by T. H. Pardo de Tavera
