WESTERN CLASSIFICATION of the MATERIA MEDICA
2I. ANTISPASMODICS
Spasmolytics, Anticonvulsants
These are similar to Carminative, but are stronger to relieve spasm in the muscles. Carminatives relax the smooth muscles to release Wind, whereas Antispasmodic work deeper to relieve Spasm and Pain of the skeletal muscles. Some have a marked sedative or regulating effect on the Nervous system.
They are akin to the medicines used for Internal Wind in TCM. Note that some Carminative medicines can have Antispasmodic activity, especially when used in larger dose.
See also the Chinese Category: I. Medicines for Internal Wind
