Lactic Acid (lactic acid)
Lacticum acidum
A key remedy for muscular fatigue and deep, aching soreness after unaccustomed exertion, when limbs feel heavy, weak, and stiff the day after exercise. Suited to delayed onset muscle soreness that aches on the least use yet eases with continued gentle movement.
Key indications
- Deep aching and heaviness in muscles 24–72 hours after overexertion
- Limbs feel weak, heavy, and tired, as if depleted
- Soreness worse on first use of the muscle, better from continued gentle motion
- Exercise fatigue with stiffness in the neck, shoulders, thighs, or calves
Exertion, first movement after rest, cold damp air
Warmth, continued gentle movement, rest
30C twice daily while the soreness lasts; taper as the muscles recover.
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.