Insomnia is a problem that many people may encounter. Insomnia refers to the inability to fall asleep or maintain sleep, resulting in insufficient sleep. It is also called difficulty falling asleep and maintaining sleep (DIMS) and is a common condition caused by various reasons.
In simple terms, insomnia means not being able to sleep. Almost everyone in society has experienced insomnia at some point in their lives. For example, children may experience insomnia the night before the start of school, teenagers may experience insomnia due to romantic issues, and adults may experience insomnia due to family problems or work stress. The causes of insomnia vary from person to person. Therefore, insomnia is a normal occurrence. First of all, do not put pressure on yourself. Let me tell you the best treatment methods for insomnia.
Treatment of Insomnia with Traditional Chinese Medicine
(1) Sour Jujube Seed:
【Species】Mature seeds of sour jujube, a deciduous shrub or tree of the Rhamnaceae family.
【Flavor and Meridian Tropism】Sour, neutral; enters the Liver, Gallbladder, and Heart meridians.
【Effects】Nourishes the heart and liver, calms the mind, and stops sweating.
【Indications】Restlessness, irritability, insomnia, frequent dreaming, palpitations, and sweating due to heart and liver blood deficiency, as well as deficiency sweating, insufficient body fluids, thirst, and other symptoms.
【Usage】Decoction, 10-20 grams; powdered and swallowed, 1.5-3 grams per dose.
(2) Yuan Zhi:
【Species】Roots of the perennial herb Polygala tenuifolia or Polygala sibirica.
【Flavor and
