Chinese Herbal and Acupuncture Treatment Protocols for Delirium - Formulas, Protocols, TCM Diagnoses

Delirium - Basics

Delirium is a condition which causes a confused mental state and changes in behavior. Main sytoms of delirium include falling in and out of consciousness, thinking and memory problems, lack of attention and awareness, Emotion issues, Poor muscle control, difficulty sleeping and waking. Delirium can be caused by medications, poisoning, serious illnesses or infections, and severe pain.

Below you will find alternative and natural treatment options including those from a Chinese Medicine perspective for Delirium.

Delirium - Diagnostic Patterns

The Chinese Medicine treatment of delirium generally involves arriving at the appropriate TCM diagnosis or pattern. This pattern within the individual is what treatment is based on not the general condition (see treating the cause and not the symptoms).

The following patterns may represent the underlying contributing factors for the development of delirium:

• Phlegm Stagnation
• Blood Stagnation
• Shen Disturbance

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Delirium - Related Chinese Herbs

The following (4) chinese herbs may be useful for delirium. In most cases, however, treatment with Chinese Herbal Medicine is done with herbal formulas based on the TCM patterns listed above instead of selecting herbs by function alone. When available, relevant formulas will appear below and/or in the store listings above.

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