For modern people, insomnia can be said to be a common problem. The daily work that cannot be slack, the fast-paced life, and the increasing physical and mental stress that people are under have led to more people experiencing insomnia. So how can we improve insomnia? Here are a few recommended traditional Chinese medicine tea recipes that have a good effect on relieving insomnia.
Recipe 1: Acorus calamus Tea
Ingredients: 3 grams of Acorus calamus, 15 grams of hawthorn, 5 red dates.
Usage: Boil with an appropriate amount of water for 20 minutes, and add brown sugar to taste.
Effect: It has the effect of calming the mind and soothing the spleen. This tea is suitable for those who are easily stimulated by the external environment and have insomnia, palpitations, panic, forgetfulness, and loss of appetite.
Recipe 2: Chrysanthemum and Goji Berry Tea
Ingredients: 3 grams of chrysanthemum, 1 gram of goji berries, 500cc of water.
Usage: Put the above ingredients in a linen bag and tie it tightly. Brew with 500cc of boiling water, and let it steep for about 10 minutes before drinking.
Effect: Chrysanthemum can dispel wind, clear heat, and reduce liver fire. Goji berries can nourish the liver and kidneys, nourish essence, improve eyesight, clear heat, and cool the blood. Drinking it regularly helps to alleviate restlessness, poor mood, and insomnia caused by excessive liver fire.
Recipe 3: Arborvitae Seed Tea
Ingredients: 15 grams of roasted arborvitae seed.
Usage: Roast the arborvitae seed until fragrant, lightly crush it, and brew it with boiling water to make tea.
Effect: Nourishes the heart, calms the mind, and moistens the intestines to relieve constipation. It is suitable for those with blood deficiency, palpitations, insomnia with frequent dreams, night sweats, and dry and constipated intestines.
Recipe 4: Five-Flavor Earth and Goji Berry Tea
Ingredients: 5 grams each of schisandra, prepared Rehmannia, and goji berries.
Usage: Crush the schisandra, cut the prepared Rehmannia into small pieces, put them together with goji berries in a tea cup, brew with boiling water, cover and steep for 20 minutes. Drink it as tea, once in the morning and once before bed in the evening.
Effect: Nourishes the liver and kidneys, calms the mind and soothes the heart. Suitable for insomnia caused by liver and kidney yin deficiency.
For insomnia patients, medication is only a means and cannot solve the problem fundamentally. To completely get rid of insomnia, you still need to start with your own factors.
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