Omnia SanaHerbal Remedies by Symptom
Muscle soreness - Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies
The Omnia Sana plant database documents 8 medicinal plants traditionally used for muscle soreness. Each is rated by strength of evidence and linked to its full monograph and cited scientific sources.
Also known as: exercise recovery, doms.
Lemon VerbenaAloysia citrodora
Good evidence
Antioxidant - supports muscle recovery and reduces exercise-induced muscle soreness and oxidative stress; a placebo-controlled RCT of a lemon verbena extract found less loss of muscle strength and less soreness after exhaustive exercise
Educational information compiled from the Omnia Sana plant database. Not medical advice - always consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinal plants.