Insomnia is a problem that many people encounter in their lives. If you had insomnia the night before, it can easily lead to feeling tired and affecting your work and mood the next day. There are many methods to treat insomnia. Let me tell you about the Chinese medicine used to treat insomnia, the dietary methods for insomnia, and the causes of insomnia. Let's learn about them together.
Treatment of Insomnia with Chinese Medicine
1. Tianwang Buxin Dan
It is suitable for insomnia caused by obvious deficiency of Yin and blood. When the heart and blood are consumed by fire, not only does one experience insomnia and forgetfulness, but also palpitations, hot palms and soles, red tongue, and sores on the tip of the tongue. This medicine has a stronger tonic effect.
2. Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan
This type of insomnia is caused by excessive heart fire. It is suitable for people experiencing not only insomnia but also dizziness, irritability, dry stools, red tongue, and prominent signs of heat.
3. Tong Ren Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan
Since it is used to nourish the heart, it contains more tonic ingredients. Patients with obvious physical weakness, insomnia, forgetfulness, and signs of Qi deficiency can take this medicine. These individuals may feel palpitations with slight exercise, easily startled by noise, and are generally timid. This is actually due to heart deficiency, so astragalus is used in the medicine to tonify Qi.
4. An Shen Bu Xin Wan (Capsule)
This medicine is suitable for people who have difficulty falling asleep or frequently wake up from dreams. If they also experience palpitations, irritability, dry throat, night sweats, tinnitus, and dizziness, then this medicine is suitable for them.
5. Zhu Sha An Shen Wan
This is a prescription from Li Dongyuan. It is also used to treat insomnia and excessive dreaming. The medicine contains Huang Lian to clear heart fire. People with this type of insomnia feel very anxious and even restless. They may also experience mental depression. In this case, Zhu Sha An Shen Wan is more suitable than Tianwang Buxin Dan, as it can not only clear heat but also use Zhu Sha, a mineral medicine, to calm the restless mind.
6. Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan
It is more suitable for treating insomnia caused by tension and anger, as it can soothe the liver, relieve depression, and improve sleep.
Dietary Methods for Insomnia
1. Lily and Lotus Seed Porridge
Take 30g of dried lily, lotus seeds (with core, soaked in water), and rock sugar, and 100g of rice. Cook the dried lily, glutinous rice, and lotus seeds in a pot. When it is almost cooked, add rock sugar. This porridge can clear heat, nourish Yin, moisten the lungs, and calm the mind. It is suitable for insomnia with excessive heart fire, accompanied by anxiety and irritability.
