herbs for muscle spasms
Herbs for Muscle Spasms
Herbs too are used as remedies for relieving muscle spasms. Here is some information about the herbs that are commonly used for relieving muscle spasms.
- Eucalyptus oil is one of the commonly used herbal remedies for relieving muscle spasms. All you have to do is to mix a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil in a carrier oil, before applying it on the affected part.
- Garlic is also used for getting rid of muscle spasms. Cook crushed garlic cloves (around 10 to 15) in oil (50 ml of any cooking oil) and let the oil reduce to half. Apply this oil over the affected part for relief from spasms.
- Another popular herbal remedy for muscle spasms is powdered ginger. Take some hot water in a bucket and add 50 grams of powdered ginger into it. As the water turns yellow in color, immerse a towel in it. Take out the towel and wring out the excess water, before placing it on the affected part. Wait for at least two minutes, before repeating the process (till the spasm subsides).
- You may also prepare a mixture of 15 ml lobelia tincture, 30 ml cramp bark tincture and 35 ml wintergreen essential oil with a cup of sweet almond oil. This mixture is said to be an excellent herbal massage oil for relieving muscle spasms.
- Diluted calendula tincture can also be applied over the affected part as a herbal remedy for muscle spasm. Even arnica cream is said to work wonders in getting rid of this condition.
- Chamomile tea is one of the commonly used herbal remedies for muscle spasms. Even peppermint tea and ginger tea are said to be useful for this purpose.
- One of the popular culinary herbs, rosemary is also believed to be useful for relieving muscle spasms. Some people use celery seed tea as a muscle spasm remedy.
- Other herbs for muscle spasms include yarrow, wild yam, goldenrod, cramp bark extract, feverfew, valerian root, ginkgo biloba, passionflower, horse chestnut and meadowsweet.