antispasmodic
adjective
an·ti·spas·mod·ic
ˌan-tē-spaz-ˈmä-dik 
ˌan-tī-
ˌan-tī-
: capable of preventing or relieving spasms or convulsions
antispasmodic
noun
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Long consumed post-meal, fennel contains natural antispasmodic compounds that help calm the digestive tract and reduce gas and bloating.
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Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
Peppermint’s compounds, menthol and menthone, have antispasmodic effects on the gastrointestinal tract.
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Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
9 Feb. 2026
Oregano contains phytochemicals that may have antispasmodic effects.
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Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2026
This difference was absent from participants who were given the antispasmodic drug.
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New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2024
This includes antispasmodic agents and muscle relaxers, as well as physical therapy, massage therapy, hydrotherapy.
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Vanessa Etienne,
Peoplemag,
16 June 2024
Two muscle relaxers, tizanidine and diazepam, have both antispastic and antispasmodic qualities.
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Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
10 June 2023
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Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
Peppermint’s compounds, menthol and menthone, have antispasmodic effects on the gastrointestinal tract.
—
Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
9 Feb. 2026
Oregano contains phytochemicals that may have antispasmodic effects.
—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2026
This difference was absent from participants who were given the antispasmodic drug.
—
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2024
This includes antispasmodic agents and muscle relaxers, as well as physical therapy, massage therapy, hydrotherapy.
—
Vanessa Etienne,
Peoplemag,
16 June 2024
Two muscle relaxers, tizanidine and diazepam, have both antispastic and antispasmodic qualities.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
10 June 2023
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“Antispasmodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antispasmodic. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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antispasmodic
1 of 2 noun
an·ti·spas·mod·ic
-spaz-ˈmäd-ik
: an antispasmodic agent
antispasmodic
2 of 2 adjective
: capable of preventing or relieving spasms or convulsions
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