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Fan Letter] Dear Doctor, Hello! I am a patient who has been suffering from insomnia for a long time, and I have tried many methods to no avail. Recently, someone told me that insomnia might be caused by an impure liver, so I tried to get rid of impurities and sleep all night. I have some doubts about this statement, and I hope you can answer it for me with your professional knowledge. Excuse me, is insomnia really related to the liver? How to improve insomnia symptoms through TCM?
Popular Science Answers] Dear fans, hello! Thank you so much for your trust in us. Regarding the relationship between insomnia and the liver, there are indeed relevant theories in traditional Chinese medicine in China. In the view of traditional Chinese medicine, the liver is an important organ of the human body, which is mainly responsible for the functions of excreting emotions, storing blood, and regulating qi and blood. The normal function of the liver has an important impact on the quality of sleep in the human body. If there is a problem with liver function, it may lead to symptoms such as insomnia.
According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the exuberance of liver fire and the stagnation of liver qi may lead to insomnia. Liver fire is too strong in the liver, resulting in reversal of qi and blood, headache, dizziness, insomnia and other symptoms. Liver stagnation and qi stagnation refers to the lack of liver excretion function, resulting in stagnation of qi and blood, and then symptoms such as depression, insomnia and dreams.
In response to these conditions, there are many ways that TCM can improve insomnia symptoms and help you sleep soundly through the night. Below, I will introduce you to an ancient Chinese medicine recipe - sour jujube kernel soup, as well as its principle and usage.
Jujube Ren Tang is a traditional Chinese medicine prescription with the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, nourishing blood and calming the nerves, mainly used for symptoms such as liver fire, heart palpitations and insomnia. Its main ingredients include jujube kernel, licorice, zhimu, poria cocos, Chuanxiong, etc.
Sour jujube kernel: sour jujube kernel is sweet, sour, and flat, and returns to the heart, liver, and gallbladder meridians. It has the effects of nourishing the heart and soothing the nerves, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, clearing heat and detoxifying. It has a good effect on improving symptoms such as insomnia, palpitations, and night sweats.
Licorice: Licorice is sweet and flat, and returns to the heart, lungs, spleen, and stomach meridians. It has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, harmonizing various medicines, and replenishing and nourishing qi. In the soup of sour jujube kernels, licorice can alleviate the toxicity of sour jujube kernels and play a reconciling role at the same time.
Knowing the mother: knowing the mother's bitterness, sweetness, and cold, returning to the lungs, stomach, and kidney meridians. It has the effect of clearing heat and relieving fire, moisturizing yin and dryness. Compatible with sour jujube kernels, it can enhance the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying.
Poria cocos: Poria cocos is sweet, light and flat, and returns to the heart, spleen and kidney meridians. It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and dampness, calming the heart and calming the nerves. Poria cocos can strengthen the calming effect of jujube kernels, which has a good effect on improving insomnia.
Chuanxiong: Chuanxiong is pungent and warm, and returns to the liver, gallbladder and pericardial meridians. It has the effect of invigorating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, qi and relieving pain. Chuanxiong can promote blood circulation and blood stasis, thereby improving insomnia symptoms.
The use of sour jujube kernel soup is generally to add the above herbs to decoction in water and take the juice. The specific dosage needs to be adjusted according to the individual's constitution and condition, and it is recommended to use it under the guidance of a professional doctor.
In addition to using jujube kernel soup, there are some other conditioning methods in TCM that can help improve insomnia. For example, massaging the scalp can improve blood circulation in the head and help calm the nerves and help you sleep. The specific method is to use the five fingers of both hands to spread slightly, starting from the forehead, massaging along the meridians on both sides of the head to the occipital area. The pressure should be moderate when massaging, and it is advisable to feel soreness.
In addition, maintaining a good work and rest habit, eating a light diet, and exercising properly are also important ways to improve insomnia. We hope you find this information helpful, and I wish you a speedy escape from insomnia and a good night's sleep!
References] 1"Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine".Health Press, 2010 edition.
2."Chinese Materia Medica".Health Press, 2015 edition.
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