Herb
Treatment Support
anti-anxiety
Application
tincture, capsule
Delirium
Etiologic and Contributing Factors to Delirium:
Delirium is an acute and fluctuating disturbance in attention and awareness, often caused by an underlying medical condition. Common etiologic factors include:
- Infections: UTIs, pneumonia, or sepsis.
- Medications: Polypharmacy, sedatives, anticholinergics, or abrupt withdrawal from substances like alcohol or benzodiazepines.
- Metabolic Imbalances: Dehydration, hypoglycemia, or electrolyte disturbances.
- Neurologic Conditions: Stroke, head trauma, or seizures.
- Environmental Factors: Sleep deprivation, hospitalization, or sensory deprivation/overstimulation.
When to Seek Professional Help:
- Sudden or severe onset of confusion.
- Rapid worsening of symptoms or fluctuating levels of awareness.
- Accompanying symptoms like fever, difficulty breathing, or severe pain.
- Evidence of an underlying illness, such as infection or head injury.
- Safety concerns for the individual or others due to behavior.
Treatment Plan for Delirium
When Home Treatment with Herbs Might Be Considered:
- Mild cases of confusion possibly due to sleep deprivation or mild stress, provided there’s no serious underlying cause.
- Common herbs like ginkgo (Gingko biloba) (may support cognitive function), chamomile (Matricaria chamomila) (for relaxation), or valerian (Valeriana officinalis)Â root (for sleep) might help alleviate symptoms in non-acute, non-life-threatening situations.
Important Note: Herbal treatments should never replace medical evaluation for delirium. Any delay in addressing an underlying cause can lead to worsening symptoms or complications. If in doubt, always consult a healthcare professional.
Christopher Hobbs:
“Relaxing herbs including hops (Humulus lupulus) and passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) and anti-anxiety herbs like California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) and valerian (Valeriana officinalis)Â can be useful.”
Generated by ChatGPT; edited and supplemented by Dr. Christopher Hobbs PhD
Herbal Remedies for Delirium
Herb
Treatment Support
Application
Herb
Treatment Support
nervine
Application
tincture, capsule, tea
Herb
Treatment Support
nervine
Application
tincture, tablet, capsule
Related Delirium conditions
Additional Ailment
Herb
Application
No additional ailments found.
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
