Muscle relaxants are substances which relax tense muscles, generally skeletal muscles. Muscles can become tense due to various physical or psychological factors. Everyone can reflect on times when they felt tense for any number of reasons. Neck and shoulder tension is extremely common in today’s world, mostly do to the stressful lifestyles people lead. Muscle tension could also be a symptom of injury to the skeletal muscle system where the body tenses its muscles as a mechanism to protect itself. Unfortunately, this tension can inhibit proper blood flow and increase pain, which eats up a significant amount of energy thus slowing any healing process. Muscle relaxants ease the tension, allowing for proper blood and energy flow, thus assisting the healing process and decreasing pain. Like all plants, those listed in this category have many other actions and choosing the best botanical for your needs rests on proper choices.

Muscle Relaxants

Sort by: Product Price Default See details Achiote Throughout the Amazon rainforest, indigenous tribes have traditionally used achiote seeds (also called Annato) as a body paint and fabric dye1. The rainforest tribes have used the whole plant as medicine for centuries. Today, achiote leaves are used to treat liver and urinary conditions, heartburn, digestive problems, prostate problems, internal inflammation, arterial hypertension, high cholesterol, cystitis, obesity, renal insufficiency, and to eliminate uric acid. The leaves are anti-bacterial and used in treating skin infections, burns, scars, venereal disease and other types of infections2 3. It is also used as an antipyretic and astringent. Priced from: $14.99 See details Amor Rico™ A multi branched, perennial herb with purple flowers, Amor Rico is a versatile remedy. Indigenous tribes and herbalists throughout the world use Amor Rico for many conditions. In Peruvian herbal medicine it is used as a blood cleanser and to detoxify the body of environmental toxins and chemicals1 2. It also finds use in treatment of back pain and muscle spasms3. Its use in treating bronchial asthma has also been proven highly effective5 6. Priced from: $16.99 See details Boldo Boldo is a famed herb in the Andes mountains of Chile and Peru. It is considered a strong bitter tonic and has become known as a digestive tonic for “gastro intestinal disorders” a hepatoprotective herbs adapted itself to many cleansing tonics digestive and “liver” formulas. Frequently used as a tea, we have adapted the full spectrum extractives of boldo to mimic the liquid extracts used in various studies. Boldine- the main alkaloid of P. boldus-appears to be implicated in this hepatoprotective activity” (see studies). The recent demonstration that boldine is an effective antioxidant in both biological and non-biological systems has opened up the perspective of a broad range of uses in medicine and industry. An attractive, drought-resistant shrub form the coastal Andes of Chile and Peru. The round leaves are very fragrant and have a long history for use as a natural botanical. Boldo is related to cinnamon and Bay trees, but employed for its principle bitter oils and alkaloids. Boldine has antioxidants which are captured by our full spectrum extraction process. Priced from: $9.99 See details Chanca Piedra It’s name, “Stone Breaker”, tells of its use in the treatment of urolithiasis. (breaking up kidney stones). This is partly due to its diuretic action, which also promotes positive urinary function. It is also know as an anti-hepatotoxic and antispasmodic “showed inhibiting for the replication of the hepatitis B virus, a slow-acting pathogen linked to liver cancer that is now carried by some 300 to 500 million people worldwide” (see studies). Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, where a massive search of the world’s herbal literature was initiated for plants used against jaundice (acute hepatitis) and other liver diseases. Phyllanthus turned up as one of the most promising for follow-up. The hope for Phyllanthus is to provide an abundantly available nontoxic alternative not only to treat the disease, but ideally to render carriers sero-negative for the virus so they won’t pass it on to others. Combined with vaccines, Phyllanthus, or perhaps other herbs combined, might make a significant contribution to the eradication of viral hepatitis (see studies). Priced from: $9.99 See details Chu Chu Huasi One of the top amazon traditional botanicals, it is particularly famous throughout the western Amazon Basin where it is semi cultivated near villages, or wildcrafted. Well noted as a liquid extract with fast-acting general analgesic, anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxing properties. Often called “Trembling Back” this great tree yields a powerful bark. Considered a fine, all purpose anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic, it also shows some minor antitumoral and anticancer properties in trials. One study suggest use for patients with skin cancer (3), another (5) demonstrated cytotoxicity against lung carcinonoma. The best known of all jungle remedies for its ability to relax muscles quickly (46) (10-20). Priced from: $9.99 See details Codizone™ This proprietary compound consists of analgesic and anti-inflammatory herbs, well known to promote muscle relaxation, and reduce muscle spasms1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12,13,14,15. Combined with stimulating Qat tea™, it increases circulation to the brain and muscles, and has been found effective for headaches.8 Codizone™ is our best selling muscle relaxant and pain reliever. Priced from: $19.99 See details Graviola Liquid extracts cited in the numerous studies indicated selective cytotoxicities against several cancer cell lines*. The phytochemicals are derived from the leaf of this popular tropical fruit tree. Studies below point to its reputation and popular use by herbalists. Historical ethnobotanical use is said to be sedative and anti-spasmodic. Sometimes used to treat, cleanse and support the liver, treat catarrh, and considered anthelmintic, antidiuretic, anti-asthmatic and digestive. (References below). Priced from: $9.99 See details Instant Tranquil Ability™ Tranquil Ability™ — (tonic) —This fast acting blend of botanicals may be used to normalize psychological function. 1,2,3,4 It is neuroprotective, with a mild sedative effect on the central nervous system, that helps relieve anxiety, panic disorders, stress, and emotional fatigue. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,20,21,22 It also has antioxidant properties, prevents senility, and has an immunomodulating effect.14,16,17 It is analgesic and anti-inflammatory, which helps with relaxation and the circulation of this tonic. 14,15,18,19Quickly improves physical and mental performance, with mild antidepressant qualities. 5,6,7,8,8,10,11,12,13,16,17,20,21,22 Priced from: $19.99 See details Iporuru A shrubby tree found in the floodplains of the Amazon, it spends the rainy season under water. Tinctures of bark and leaf are used for rheumatis arthritis, colds and muscle pain. The plant is also useful for treating coughs and diarrhea. It is also popular in Peru as an aphrodisiac and to treat male impotence. Famous aphrodisiacs in Peru contain Iporuru leaf. The root and bark are used to treat rheumatism. Priced from: $9.99 See details Maytenol™ Maytenol™ Non-drowsy pain and flexibility formula. This is a fast acting anti-inflammatory and general analgesic with mild muscle relaxing properties.1,2,6 Used for headache and joint pain.3,4,5,7 Priced from: $19.99 See details Mucura Also called Anamu, Mucura is a wild, weedy plant that smells like garlic when crushed. It is used widely for many purposes. In South America it has recently been used for its anti-cancerous properties. It is found toxic against brain and hepatic cancer,1 leukemia and lymphoma cells2 and prevents tumors.3 It is used to fight free radicals and enhance immunity.4 It also kills bacteria5 and fungi,6 making it useful against Candida. It has been clinically documented to have hypoclycemic actions.2 Mucura is used for respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous conditions. It is antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory7 and anti-rheumatic.8 It is used for fevers and children’s colds, dysentery, migraine headaches, skin diseases, and insect bites. Priced from: $9.99 See details NonsInflamol™ NonsInflamol™ — (tonic) —This proprietary blend was formulated for relief of pain from inflammation.1,2,3,4,5,6,7 NonsInflamol™ contains botanicals known for their muscle relaxing properties.2,6 It is analgesic and anti-inflammatory.1,3,4,5,6 Traditionally used for joint pain, lower back pain and arthritis, it works great for all kinds of inflammation.2,6 Priced from: $19.99 See details Vassourinha (NP)™ One of our favorite Amazon herbs! This plant finds traditional use in treating upper respiratory ailments, biliary colic, congestion and menstrual disorders. It also acts as an analgesic for swelling, aches and pains and an antispasmodic2. Research has shown it to be an effective anticancer and antitumoral4. It is also used to treat fevers and mucus build up. Kills viruses, germs, fungi and bacteria. Strengthens the heart and lowers blood pressure. A great general tonic loved by many. Priced from: $9.99