Herbal Remedies by Symptom

Muscle soreness — Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies

The Omnia Sana plant database documents 9 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.

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ArnicaArnica montana
Traditional use

Topical analgesic for muscle soreness and pain

AshwagandhaWithania somnifera
Traditional use

inferred from ergogenic action

CordycepsCordyceps militaris
Traditional use

inferred from ergogenic action

GuaranaPaullinia cupana
Traditional use

inferred from ergogenic action

Lemon VerbenaAloysia citrodora
Traditional use

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

Panax GinsengPanax ginseng
Traditional use

inferred from ergogenic action

Rhodiola RoseaRhodiola rosea
Traditional use

inferred from ergogenic action

SchisandraSchisandra chinensis
Traditional use

inferred from ergogenic action

Educational information compiled from the Omnia Sana plant database. Not medical advice — always consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinal plants.