Acupuncture Points for Delirium

Points cited for Delirium

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Delirium. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

GV14Great VertebraGoverning Vessel2 of 2
BL67Reaching YinBladder Meridian1 of 2
CV12Stomach CentreConception Vessel1 of 2
GB41Foot Governor Of TearsGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
GB44Foot Opening To YinGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
GV13Way Of HappinessGoverning Vessel1 of 2
HT09Lesser SurgeHeart Meridian1 of 2
KD01Bubbling SpringKidney Meridian1 of 2
KD27Shu MansionKidney Meridian1 of 2
LI01Metal YangLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
LI16Great BoneLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2

No study in this index covers Delirium

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Protocol (9 points)

90%

LU02 · LI11 · LI16 · ST36 · SP06 · KD27 · PC06 · CV12 · GV14

Cough Chest Pain Fever Tongue Coating Yellow Shortness of Breath Breathing Short Lips Blue Tongue Coating Greasy Pulse Rapid Pneumonia Pneumonia Right Lobar Sputum Red Delirium Convulsions Temperature 40 Soft Neck Thoracic Symmetry Rale Right Lung Pulse Heart Rate 120 Heart Murmur Not Palpable Liver Not Palpable Spleen Hyperfunction Knee Reflex White Blood Cell Count 000's 17.8 Neutrophils 89%Lymphocytes 10%Eosinophils 1%Shadow Upper Right Lung Tongue Body Red Pulse Full Heat Lung Phlegm Lung Chest Pain Tongue Coating Yellow Breathing Short Lips Blue Tongue Coating Greasy Pulse Rapid Pneumonia Right Lobar Sputum Red Temperature 40 Soft Neck Thoracic Symmetry Rale Right Lung Pulse Heart Rate 120 Heart Murmur Not Palpable Liver Not Palpable Spleen Hyperfunction Knee Reflex White Blood Cell Count 000's 17.8 Neutrophils 89%Lymphocytes 10%Eosinophils 1%Shadow Upper Right Lung Tongue Body Red Pulse Full Heat Lung Phlegm Lung

Point 1 of 9

LU02Cloud Gate

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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 雲門 (yún mén)

🎯 Location: In the superior lateral part of the anterior thoracic wall superior to the coracoid process of the scapula in the depression of the infraclavicular fossa 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling due to proximity to lungs and blood vessels; contraindicated in hemoptysis.

🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Cough, Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, Asthma

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Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC4

Protocol (18 points)

70%

LU11 · LI01 · ST45 · SP01 · HT09 · SI01 · SI03 · BL67 · KD01 · PC05 · PC09 · TB01 · TB02 · GB41 · GB44 · LV01 · GV13 · GV14

Delirium Malaria Fever High Psychological Confusion Disorder

Point 1 of 18

LU11Lesser Metal

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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 少商 (shǎo shāng)

🎯 Location: On the radial side of the thumb about 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in patients with bleeding disorders; caution with depth.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Shortness of Breath, Sweating, Common Cold, Heat

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Using Acupoints for Delirium

Self-Treatment Guidelines

Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

Severe or persistent Delirium
Symptoms worsen despite treatment
If you have underlying health conditions

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.