Remedy
Lactic Acid (lactic acid)
Lacticum acidum
For the burning, heavy muscle fatigue of lactic acid buildup during intense exertion — legs that feel leaden and tremble, breathlessness on climbing, and stiffness after races or hard training blocks.
Key indications
- Best for: Lactic acid buildup in the muscles during intense exertion
- Burning, heavy, leaden legs with trembling weakness
- Breathlessness and exhaustion out of proportion to the effort
- Stiffness and soreness in the days after a race or hard training
Worse from
Intense exertion, hot weather, morning
Better from
Rest, cool air, gradual movement
Suggested dosage
30C twice daily during heavy training blocks; taper as recovery improves.
Frequently taken with
No complementary remedies listed yet.
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.