Convulsions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different convulsions patterns according to TCM theory

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TCM Patterns
11
Formulas
Overview
What causes it 3 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each convulsions pattern
Classical remedies 11 herbal formulas documented

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, convulsions are symptomatic of deeper imbalances, referred to as 'patterns.' Understanding these patterns is crucial as they guide the TCM practitioner to tailor treatments that address the root disharmonies, whether it's an invasion of Wind, or a Excess of Heat

Identifying the right pattern is essential for restoring the individual's energetic equilibrium, ensuring a treatment that is specific to their unique condition.

TCM Patterns for Convulsions

Wind

Causes: Convulsions

4 variations documented
Heat victorious stirring Wind
How it presents with convulsions

Convulsions

Along with: High fever, Loss of consciousness, Limb twitching, Stiff neck, Opisthotonos, Eyeballs turning up,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Interior Wind
How it presents with convulsions

Convulsions

Along with: Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder, Mouth deviation,

Liver Wind agitating Internally due to extreme Heat
How it presents with convulsions

Convulsions

Along with: High fever, Stiff neck, Hand tremor, Opisthotonos

Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it presents with convulsions

Convulsions

Along with: Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension,

Heat

Causes: Convulsions

3 variations documented
Heat in Pericardium
How it presents with convulsions

Convulsions

Along with: Nighttime fever, Delirium, Confusion, Incoherent or confused speech, Cold extremities

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Heat victorious stirring Wind
How it presents with convulsions

Convulsions

Along with: High fever, Loss of consciousness, Limb twitching, Stiff neck, Opisthotonos, Eyeballs turning up,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to extreme Heat
How it presents with convulsions

Convulsions

Along with: High fever, Stiff neck, Hand tremor, Opisthotonos

Yang Excess

Causes: Convulsions

1 variation documented
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it presents with convulsions

Convulsions

Along with: Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension,

Herbal Formulas for Convulsions

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address convulsions

Feng Yin Tang

Addresses these convulsions patterns:

Wind Heat Yang Excess

Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang

Addresses these convulsions patterns:

Wind Heat

Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin

Addresses these convulsions patterns:

Wind Heat

Qi Ju Di Huang Wan

Addresses these convulsions patterns:

Wind Yang Excess

E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang

Addresses these convulsions patterns:

Wind Yang Excess

Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang

Addresses these convulsions patterns:

Wind Yang Excess

Liu Wei Di Huang Wan

Addresses these convulsions patterns:

Wind Yang Excess

Qing Ying Tang

Addresses these convulsions patterns:

Heat

Bu Gan Tang

Addresses these convulsions patterns:

Wind