botanical adjective [not gradable]. âº ârelating to âplants or the âscientific âstudy of âplants: a botanical âgarden botanical âspecimens. (Definition of botanical from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary Â© Cambridge University Press). See all translations.
Muscle relaxants work by causing the muscles to relax, which reduces pain and discomfort. Baclofen, diazepam, and tizanidine act on the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Dantrolene, works directly on the muscle, and cannabis extract works on the brain and spinal cord as well as the muscles.
Slow twitch muscle fibres are good for endurance activities like long distance running or cycling. They can work for a long time without getting tired. Fast twitch muscles are good for rapid movements like jumping to catch a ball or sprinting for the bus.