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In modern society, due to the pressure of work and the accelerated pace of life, more and more people are facing sleep problems. The decline in sleep quality has seriously affected people's work efficiency and quality of life. Therefore, sleep aids have gradually become a commonly used method of sleep aid. However, many people do not understand the proper use of sleep aids and the potential risks. Misuse of sleep aids may not only fail to achieve the desired results, but may even lead to a reverse reaction that increases the number of people who eat and become more awake. So, are there some safer and more effective ways to help you sleep?The answer is yes.
According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, sleep problems are closely related to the dysfunction of the body's internal organs. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the heart is the main deity, and if the heart is not strong enough or the heart is hot, it will lead to insomnia, dreaminess and other problems. Therefore, calming the mind is the key to solving sleep problems. There are some classic tranquilizing prescriptions in traditional Chinese medicine that have been widely used and verified in practice. Among them, cooking porridge with three flavors of Chinese medicine is a simple and effective method.
First taste: Poria cocos. Poria cocos has the effect of calming the nerves and invigorating qi, diluting water and dampness, and is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for insomnia, forgetfulness and other symptoms. Grind an appropriate amount of Poria cocos into a fine powder, and then add the powder to an appropriate amount of water and boil it into a thin porridge shape. Drinking a bowl of Poria porridge before going to bed every day can not only calm the nerves and help sleep, but also have the effect of nourishing qi and blood.
Second taste: Yuanzhi. Yuanzhi has a calming effect and is one of the commonly used soothing herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. Break an appropriate amount of Yuanzhi, add an appropriate amount of water to boil, and cook into a thin porridge shape. Drinking a bowl of Yuanzhi porridge before going to bed every day can improve insomnia, dreaminess and other problems, and has a good calming effect.
Third taste: sour jujube kernels. Jujube kernel is a kind of Chinese herbal medicine with calming and calming effects. Add an appropriate amount of sour jujube kernels to an appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil until it becomes a thin porridge shape. Drinking a bowl of sour jujube kernel porridge before going to bed every day can relieve symptoms such as insomnia and restlessness, and promote the improvement of sleep quality.
In addition to the specific prescriptions mentioned above, there are some general methods of calming the nerves in TCM that are worth noting. First of all, maintaining good living habits and regular work and rest is the basis for calming the nerves and helping sleep. A regular routine can adjust the body's biological clock and improve the quality of sleep. Secondly, proper exercise can relieve tension and stress and promote sleep. Finally, psychological counseling is also one of the important means to calm the nerves and help sleep. By learning relaxation techniques, emotion management and other methods, it can help people relax their minds, relieve anxiety and stress, and improve sleep quality.
To sum up, the use of sleep aids needs to be cautious, long-term dependence on sleep aids may lead to rejuvenation, and even cause certain harm to physical health. In contrast, the three-flavor Chinese medicine porridge is a safe and effective way to help sleep. Poria cocos, Yuanzhi and sour jujube kernels all have a good calming effect, and drinking after cooking porridge can not only improve insomnia, but also improve sleep quality. In addition, good living habits, moderate exercise and psychological counseling are also important means to calm the nerves and help sleep. It is hoped that more people can improve their sleep and have a healthy body and mind through the methods of traditional Chinese medicine.
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References: 1Zhang Yinhua. Research progress of traditional Chinese medicine sleep aid**[J].China Pharmaceutical Industry, 2017, 26(34): 1-3