This is Dr. Christopher’s antispasmodic tincture, and it is one of the most powerful formulas in the herb kingdom, used just a few drops at a time. It has long been used in cases of convulsions, lockjaw, delirium, tremors, fainting, cramps and every kind of spasm.
It has also been an effective aid for kidney stones. It helps relax the smooth muscle wall around the stone so the stone can pass more freely. And it has been used effectively after the body has been through a major physical trauma, such as a car accident, to calm the whole system down.
What a Good Antispasmodic Formula Contains
A good antispasmodic formula might contain these six herbs:
- Lobelia Seed, 1 part. The heart of the formula and the strongest relaxant in the herb kingdom; as an antispasmodic it is regarded as second to none.
- Skullcap, 1 part. One of the most trusted nervine herbs, calming nervous tension and spasm in the nerves themselves.
- Skunk Cabbage, 1 part. A strong antispasmodic and nervine, long used for cramps, spasms and nervous excitement.
- Gum Myrrh, 1 part. A strong cleansing and antiseptic resin that also helps carry and preserve the formula.
- Black Cohosh, 1 part. A nervine and antispasmodic that feeds and calms the nervous system and eases muscle tension.
- Cayenne, ½ part. Drives the formula quickly through the circulation to where it’s needed.
“Parts” can be any measure you like, as long as you use the same one for every herb. By weight, that’s an ounce each of the first five and half an ounce of Cayenne.
Putting It Together
Put the dry herbs in a glass jar and pour in 80-proof vodka. Once the herbs have settled, you want about 60% herb sediment on the bottom and 40% liquid on top. Shake the jar every day. The traditional timing follows the moon, from the new moon to the full moon, about two weeks. I prefer to let my extracts sit a full three months, which makes them good and strong. Then strain and bottle the liquid.
How Much and How Often
One to several drops as needed, on the tongue or in a little water. A small bottle goes a long way.
For more on Lobelia, the backbone of this formula, see Lobelia, and for spasms in the muscles themselves, Mullein and Lobelia: Letting Locked Muscles Go.
This is shared for educational purposes, from my own study and experience. It is not medical advice.
