Lithium lacticum
Clarke, A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica, 1900, Vol. II, p. 297
Lactate of Lithia.
Clinical
Rheumatism.
Characteristics
A chemist, while preparing a combination of Lactic acid and Lithium carbonate experienced decided rheumatic pains in the small joints. Berghaus (B, f. H., xli. 380, quoting N. A, J. H.) on this hint used Litk. lact. in local subacute rheumatism with good effect. Allen says it especially affects the shoulder.