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Causticum (potassium + slaked lime)

Potassium hydrate

Botanical illustration of Causticum

For sciatic pain with a sense of weakness, stiffness, or contracted tendons in the affected leg. Useful when nerve pain has lingered for months and is accompanied by slow-developing muscle weakness.

Key indications

  • Left-sided sciatic pain with numbness, muscle weakness, & restless legs at night
  • Slowly progressive weakness of the affected leg
  • Symptoms worse in cold dry weather, better in damp weather
  • Sensitive, sympathetic person affected by injustice or fear
Worse from

Cold dry weather, drafts, evening

Better from

Damp weather, warmth, gentle motion

Suggested dosage

200C once every 3 days; taper as nerve pain settles.

Frequently taken with
Hypericum (St. John's wort)

General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.