Insomnia is a common problem for many people, as it can affect one's mental state the following day, causing fatigue and decreased productivity. Tianma is a medicinal herb often used to treat headaches, but can it also be used to treat insomnia?
Can Tianma treat insomnia?
Yes, it can.
Tianma has a neutral nature and a sweet taste. It has the effects of calming wind, calming the mind, and promoting blood circulation. It can be used to treat symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, insomnia, and excessive dreaming caused by liver yang. Tianma contains active ingredients such as tianma polysaccharides and tianma alkaloids, which have sedative and anticonvulsant effects and can also protect brain nerve cells. Therefore, Tianma can treat insomnia.
Is Tianma effective in treating insomnia?
It has some effectiveness.
Tianma can to some extent treat insomnia, and it has better sedative and sleep-promoting effects when combined with Longan, Sour Jujube Seed, and Shouwu Teng. However, due to individual differences in physique, each person absorbs the effects of the medicine differently, so the treatment effect of Tianma varies from person to person. Additionally, sleep habits, mental stress, and illnesses can all contribute to insomnia. Insomnia patients should seek medical guidance when using medication for treatment.
How to take Tianma for treating insomnia?
Make Tianma and Longan infusion.
Ingredients:
5g Tianma powder, 6g Longan, honey as needed.
Instructions:
1. Put 5g of Tianma powder into a cup.
2. Add Longan and pour boiling water into the cup.
3. Wait for the water to cool down before adding honey to taste. Stir well and it is ready to drink.
Can Tianma be taken for a long time to treat insomnia?
No, it cannot.
If the symptoms of insomnia are relieved after taking Tianma, the dosage should be reduced or the medication should be stopped based on the improvement of symptoms. Tianma has certain toxic side effects and is not suitable for long-term and excessive use, which may cause symptoms such as chest tightness, dizziness, and skin rash. The recommended dosage for Tianma is 3-9g, and excessive and long-term use should be avoided.
What dietary remedies can treat insomnia?
Sour Jujube Seed Congee
Ingredients:
15g Sour Jujube Seed, 100g glutinous rice.
Instructions:
1. Crush the Sour Jujube Seed and set aside.
2. Cook the glutinous rice in a pot until it is done.
3. Add the crushed Sour Jujube Seed and cook for another 5 minutes.
Sesame Walnut Porridge
Ingredients:
50g black sesame, 50g walnut, 100g rice.
Instructions:
1. Wash the rice and put it in a clay pot with an appropriate amount of water. Bring it to a boil over high heat.
2. Then add the crushed sesame and walnut to cook the porridge.
3. Add a little sugar, stir well, and consume it twice a day, in the morning and evening.
Longan Lotus Seed Soup
Ingredients: Longan, lotus seed.
Instructions: Cook two liang of longan and lotus seeds into a soup.
Effects: It has the functions of nourishing the heart, calming the mind, invigorating the spleen, and tonifying the kidneys.
