Insomnia in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different insomnia patterns according to TCM theory
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Insomnia is a common sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both, leading to impaired daytime functioning. It can manifest as restless sleep, frequent waking during the night, and trouble returning to sleep once awake. Insomnia affects a person's overall health and quality of life, contributing to fatigue, mood disturbances, and decreased productivity. It's a condition that can be transient or chronic, with various underlying causes ranging from lifestyle factors to psychological stress.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), insomnia is viewed as a symptom of an underlying imbalance within the body's energy system. Contrasting with the Western medical approach that often focuses on psychological and environmental factors, TCM sees insomnia as a manifestation of disharmony in Qi (vital energy), Blood, Yin, Yang, and organ systems. TCM practitioners aim to identify and correct these imbalances through holistic treatments, addressing the root causes of insomnia.
TCM Patterns for Insomnia
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Insomnia, Insomnia with very restless sleep
Heat is a major pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine that can arise from external invasion or internal generation. Heat has the characteristics of burning intensity, rising upward, consuming qi and fluids, and generating wind and disturbing blood. In TCM philosophy, normal physiological warmth is called "minor fire" (少火) which maintains life functions, while pathological heat is "major fire" (壮火) which damages the body.
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
Insomnia, Insomnia with very restless sleep
Along with: Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation, Hot palms and soles, Dry stools, Scanty and dark urine, Flushed cheekbones
Full-Heat in the Small Intestine
Insomnia
Along with: Restlessness, Tongue ulcers, Mouth ulcers, Throat pain, Deafness, Cardiac burning sensation, Abdominal pain, Craving for cold beverages, Scanty and dark urine, Hematuria, Urinary burning
Heart Fire blazing
Insomnia
Along with: Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat, Flushed face, Hematuria, Dark urine, Bitter taste in the mouth
Heat in Nutritive Qi level
Insomnia
Along with: Nighttime fever, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Restlessness, Delirium, Incoherent or confused speech, Aphasia, Macules
Heat in the Blood
Insomnia
Along with: Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood, Nosebleeds, Excessive menstruation
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
Insomnia
Along with: Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms, Afternoon heat sensation, Evening heat sensation, Scanty and dark urine, Hematuria, Dry throat, Preference for sipping, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Nocturnal emission, Hypersexuality, Dry stools
Lesser Yin Heat Transformation
Insomnia
Along with: Feeling of heat, Irritability, Dry mouth and throat at night, Dark urine, Night sweats
Pericardium Fire
Insomnia
Along with: Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Cardiac burning sensation, Rapid breath, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat, Vivid dreaming, Excessive menstruation
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
Insomnia
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression, Stifling sensation in the chest, Chest pain, Rapid breath
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
Insomnia
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
Insomnia
Along with: Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat, Thirst, Head and body heaviness, Dizziness, Copious thick yellow sputum
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Insomnia
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Globus sensation, Feeling of heat, Flushed face, Thirst, Anger, Pre menstrual tension, Irregular periods, Pre menstrual breast distension, Excessive menstruation
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
Insomnia
Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Dry nose, Thirst, Irritability, Cough of blood, Mottled skin
Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: Nighttime fever, Emaciation, Chronic pyelonephritis, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Renal tuberculosis, Tidal fever, Hot palms and soles, Red skin eruptions, Night sweats, Generalized fatigue
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
Insomnia
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain, Night sweats, Constipation, Menopausal hot flashes, Blurry vision
Damp-Heat in the Liver Channel
Insomnia
Along with: Vulvar itching, Yellow vaginal discharge, Painful intercourse, Restlessness, Irritability, Dark urine, Excessive vaginal discharge, Foul-Smelling vaginal discharge, Sticky vaginal discharge, Vaginal itching
Blood Deficiency
Insufficient blood to nourish the body, causing paleness, dizziness, and dryness throughout the system
Causes: Insomnia, Restless sleep, Insomnia with very restless sleep, Restlnessness at night
Blood Deficiency represents a fundamental lack of blood volume or quality in the body, resulting in organs, tissues, and the mind being undernourished. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, blood not only refers to the red fluid in our vessels but encompasses the body's entire nourishing and moistening functions.
Qi and Blood Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness, Poor memory, Dislike of speaking, Loss of appetite, Limb numbness, Skin numbness
Blood Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory
Heart Blood Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: Palpitations, Dizziness, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety, Easily startled, Dull pale complexion, Pale lips, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Night blindness, Tingling of limbs, Limb numbness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Muscle cramps, Muscle weakness, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Depression, Lack of direction, Withered and brittle nails
Liver Blood Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness, Dizziness, Tingling of limbs, Eye floaters, Night blindness, Amenorrhea, Withered and brittle nails, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Depression, Lack of direction, Vivid dreaming
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Poor memory, Scanty menstruation
Pericardium Blood Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: Chest distension, Chest stiffness, Chest pain, Palpitations, Poor memory
Spleen and Heart Blood Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: Palpitations, Dizziness, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety, Easily startled, Dull pale complexion, Pale lips, Generalized fatigue, Muscle weakness, Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Scanty menstruation
Spleen Blood Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs, Diarrhea, Depression, Emaciation, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Heart Blood Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation
Restless sleep
Along with: Confusion, Melancholia, Crying, Abnormal behavior, Insomnia, Yawning
Liver Yang Rising with Blood and Yin Deficiency
Restless sleep
Along with: Irritability, Insomnia, Occasional palpitations, Anxiety, Dizziness
Heart and Spleen Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: Palpitations, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Anxiety, Pale face, Poor memory, Diarrhea, Scanty menstruation, Pale lips, Dizziness
Blood Deficiency and Stagnation
Insomnia
Along with: Dizziness, Blurry vision, Lackluster complexion and nails, Muscle tension, Palpitations, Poor constitution, Irregular periods, Amenorrhea, Lower abdominal pain, Muscle contractions
Yin and Blood Deficiency
Insomnia with very restless sleep
Along with: Irritability, Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission, Poor memory, Dry stools, Mouth ulcers, Menopausal symptoms
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
Restlnessness at night
Along with: Palpitations, Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Exertional dyspnea, Weight loss
Yin Deficiency
Depletion of cooling, moistening fluids causing dryness, false heat rising, and restless agitation throughout the body
Causes: Insomnia, Insomnia with very restless sleep, Restless sleep
Yin Deficiency represents a fundamental pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the body's yin fluids - blood, essence, and body fluids - become depleted, losing their ability to cool, moisten, and anchor the yang energy, resulting in relative hyperactivity of yang and internal heat manifestations.
Heart Yin Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Dry throat, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Withered and brittle nails, Vaginal dryness, Night sweats, Dry stools, Nocturnal emission, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Late menstruation, Infertility, Melasma
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
Insomnia, Insomnia with very restless sleep
Along with: Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation, Hot palms and soles, Dry stools, Scanty and dark urine, Flushed cheekbones
Kidney Yin Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility, Premature ejaculation, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Anxiety, Heat sensation in palms, Evening heat sensation, Flushed cheekbones, Menopausal hot flashes, Preference for sipping, Evening anxiety
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
Insomnia
Along with: Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms, Afternoon heat sensation, Evening heat sensation, Scanty and dark urine, Hematuria, Dry throat, Preference for sipping, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Nocturnal emission, Hypersexuality, Dry stools
Lesser Yin Heat Transformation
Insomnia
Along with: Feeling of heat, Irritability, Dry mouth and throat at night, Dark urine, Night sweats
Liver Yin Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: Dizziness, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Dry eyes, Night blindness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull pale complexion, Flushed cheekbones, Muscle weakness, Muscle cramps, Withered and brittle nails, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Depression, Lack of direction, Night sweats, Vivid dreaming, Afternoon fever, Hot palms and soles, Preference for sipping
Lung Yin Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Yin Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy, Scanty and dark urine, Dry stools, Dry mouth and throat at night, Nocturnal emission, Pain relieved by pressure and cold, Preference for sipping
Liver Yang Rising with Blood and Yin Deficiency
Restless sleep
Along with: Irritability, Insomnia, Occasional palpitations, Anxiety, Dizziness
Deficiency of the Liver and Kidney Yin
Insomnia
Along with: Sore knees, Lower back pain, Knee weakness, Dry mouth, Dry tongue, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Vivid dreaming, Hair graying, Hair loss
Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: Palpitations, Poor memory, Night sweats, Anxiety, Tinnitus, Dizziness, Vivid dreaming, Restlessness, Nocturnal emission
Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: Nighttime fever, Emaciation, Chronic pyelonephritis, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Renal tuberculosis, Tidal fever, Hot palms and soles, Red skin eruptions, Night sweats, Generalized fatigue
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
Insomnia
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain, Night sweats, Constipation, Menopausal hot flashes, Blurry vision
Yin and Blood Deficiency
Insomnia with very restless sleep
Along with: Irritability, Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission, Poor memory, Dry stools, Mouth ulcers, Menopausal symptoms
Qi Deficiency
Insufficient vital energy causing fatigue, weakness, poor digestion, and reduced function of organs and protective systems
Causes: Insomnia, Restlnessness at night
Qi Deficiency is a fundamental pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the body's vital energy is insufficient to maintain normal physiological functions, leading to weakness, fatigue, and various organ dysfunctions.
Qi and Blood Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness, Poor memory, Dislike of speaking, Loss of appetite, Limb numbness, Skin numbness
Heart and Spleen Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: Palpitations, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Anxiety, Pale face, Poor memory, Diarrhea, Scanty menstruation, Pale lips, Dizziness
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
Insomnia
Along with: Edema, Feeling of heaviness, Diarrhea, Urinary dysfunction, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney infection, Nephrotic syndrome, Cystitis, Hydrocele, Migraine
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
Restlnessness at night
Along with: Palpitations, Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Exertional dyspnea, Weight loss
Mind Disturbance
Disruption of consciousness, mental clarity, and emotional equilibrium causing restlessness, confusion, or withdrawal
Causes: Insomnia
Mind Disturbance represents a broad category of patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine involving disruptions to consciousness, mental clarity, emotional stability, and cognitive function. These patterns affect the Shen (spirit/consciousness), which according to classical texts resides in the Heart and is distributed among the five organs.
Heart Fire blazing
Insomnia
Along with: Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat, Flushed face, Hematuria, Dark urine, Bitter taste in the mouth
Pericardium Fire
Insomnia
Along with: Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Cardiac burning sensation, Rapid breath, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat, Vivid dreaming, Excessive menstruation
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
Insomnia
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression, Stifling sensation in the chest, Chest pain, Rapid breath
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
Insomnia
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression
Wind
Causes sudden symptoms, movement disorders, and serves as the vehicle for other pathogens
Causes: Insomnia
Wind is the predominant pathogenic factor of spring in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is considered the leader of the six external pathogens. Wind is described as "the leader of the hundred diseases" (百病之长), serving as the primary factor in external pathogenic invasions. Wind represents a pathogen characterized by constant movement, changeability, and a tendency to affect the upper and outer portions of the body.
Interior Wind
Insomnia
Along with: Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder, Mouth deviation, Eye deviation, Tremors, Headaches, Limb numbness
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Poor memory, Scanty menstruation
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
Insomnia
Along with: Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension, Dry throat, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Poor memory, Back pain, Oliguria, Night sweats
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
Insomnia
Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Dry nose, Thirst, Irritability, Cough of blood, Mottled skin
Yang Excess
Excessive yang energy that generates heat, agitation, and hyperactivity throughout the body systems
Causes: Insomnia, Restless sleep
Yang Excess represents pathological hyperactivity of the body's yang qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It manifests as excessive heat, inflammation, and overstimulation that disrupts the normal balance between yin and yang, causing various acute and intense symptoms.
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
Insomnia
Along with: Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension, Dry throat, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Poor memory, Back pain, Oliguria, Night sweats
Liver Yang Rising
Insomnia
Along with: Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Irritability, Exhaustion, Anger, Stiff neck, Shoulder stiffness, Stiff upper back
Liver Yang Rising with Blood and Yin Deficiency
Restless sleep
Along with: Irritability, Insomnia, Occasional palpitations, Anxiety, Dizziness
Qi Stagnation
Blocked or disrupted flow of vital energy causing distending pain, emotional distress, and symptoms that worsen with stress
Causes: Insomnia, Restless sleep
Qi Stagnation is a fundamental pathological pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the smooth flow of vital energy becomes obstructed, creating areas of pressure, pain, and dysfunction throughout the body.
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Insomnia
Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails, Irritability, Mood swings, Depression, Mottled skin, Foot edema, Abdominal masses, Melena black tarry stool, Menstrual cramps, Amenorrhea, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia, Irregular periods, Melasma
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Insomnia
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Globus sensation, Feeling of heat, Flushed face, Thirst, Anger, Pre menstrual tension, Irregular periods, Pre menstrual breast distension, Excessive menstruation
Heart Blood Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation
Restless sleep
Along with: Confusion, Melancholia, Crying, Abnormal behavior, Insomnia, Yawning
Blood Stasis
Blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels
Causes: Insomnia
Blood Stasis represents blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels, either moving too slowly, pooling in certain areas, or congealing into clots. It's one of the most important pathological conditions in Traditional Chinese Medicine and can be both a result of disease and a cause of further illness.
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Insomnia
Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails, Irritability, Mood swings, Depression, Mottled skin, Foot edema, Abdominal masses, Melena black tarry stool, Menstrual cramps, Amenorrhea, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia, Irregular periods, Melasma
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs, Diarrhea, Emaciation, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Limb numbness, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Night blindness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness, Muscle cramps, Withered and brittle nails, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Depression, Lack of direction
Blood Deficiency and Stagnation
Insomnia
Along with: Dizziness, Blurry vision, Lackluster complexion and nails, Muscle tension, Palpitations, Poor constitution, Irregular periods, Amenorrhea, Lower abdominal pain, Muscle contractions
Phlegm
Thick, sticky pathological fluid that obstructs body functions and can manifest anywhere in the body
Causes: Insomnia
Phlegm is both a pathological product and a pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It results from impaired fluid metabolism when the body's transformative functions fail, particularly affecting the Spleen, Lungs, and Kidneys. Classical texts emphasize that "the Spleen is the source of phlegm production, while the Lungs are the storage vessel for phlegm."
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
Insomnia
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression, Stifling sensation in the chest, Chest pain, Rapid breath
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
Insomnia
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
Insomnia
Along with: Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat, Thirst, Head and body heaviness, Dizziness, Copious thick yellow sputum
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: Insomnia
Dampness manifests as swelling, bloating, a feeling of heaviness in the head and limbs, and digestive issues. It's like having waterlogged tissues that make everything feel heavy and slow. Common signs include a thick, greasy tongue coating, sticky mouth sensation, and stools that are difficult to flush.
Damp-Heat in the Liver Channel
Insomnia
Along with: Vulvar itching, Yellow vaginal discharge, Painful intercourse, Restlessness, Irritability, Dark urine, Excessive vaginal discharge, Foul-Smelling vaginal discharge, Sticky vaginal discharge, Vaginal itching
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
Insomnia
Along with: Edema, Feeling of heaviness, Diarrhea, Urinary dysfunction, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney infection, Nephrotic syndrome, Cystitis, Hydrocele, Migraine
Yang Deficiency
Insufficient yang qi causing coldness, fatigue, and diminished physiological functions throughout the body
Causes: Insomnia
Yang Deficiency represents a fundamental weakness of the body's yang qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It manifests as an inability to warm the body, transform substances, and maintain normal physiological activities, resulting in various cold-type symptoms and functional decline.
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys caused by Kidney Yang Deficiency
Insomnia
Along with: Irritability, Restlessness, Severe heart palpitations, Cold sensation in lower limbs, Anxiety, Mental exhaustion, Dysautonomia, Hypertension
Qi Rebellion
Qi flowing against its natural direction, typically surging upward when it should descend
Causes: Insomnia
Qi Rebellion represents a fundamental disruption in the body's energy flow, where qi moves against its proper direction - like water flowing uphill or smoke sinking downward. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each organ has a natural directional flow for its qi, and when this flow reverses, it creates a cascade of symptoms that shoot upward through the body.
Rebellious Qi
Insomnia
Along with: Hiccups, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: Insomnia
Cold is the predominant pathogenic factor of winter in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Cold represents an environmental pathogen that, when excessive, causes disease characterized by its cold, congealing, and contracting nature. While Cold is the main pathogen of winter, it can cause illness in any season through exposure to cold temperatures, getting caught in rain, sweating followed by wind exposure, or excessive air conditioning.
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
Insomnia
Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Dry nose, Thirst, Irritability, Cough of blood, Mottled skin
Herbal Formulas for Insomnia
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address insomnia
Gui Pi Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and nourish Qi and Blood
- Tonifies Heart and Spleen
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Heart and Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Anxiety, Pale face, Poor memory...
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety, Easily startled...
Spleen and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety, Easily startled...
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Spleen Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs, Diarrhea...
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the yin and nourishes the Kidneys
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms, Afternoon heat sensation...
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain...
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores and nourishes Blood
- Stimulates Blood circulation
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs...
Blood Deficiency and Stagnation
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Lackluster complexion and nails, Muscle tension, Palpitations, Poor constitution...
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney and Liver Yin
- Improves vision
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Dry eyes...
Suan Zao Ren Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Blood
- Calms the Mind and eliminates irritability
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia, Insomnia with very restless sleep
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety, Easily startled...
Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness...
Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Dry eyes...
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Nourishes the Blood
- Clears Heat
- Calms the Mind
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Heart Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia, Insomnia with very restless sleep
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Poor memory, Night sweats, Anxiety, Tinnitus, Dizziness...
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain...
Yin and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia with very restless sleep
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission...
Bu Gan Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and regulates the Blood
- Nourishes the Liver Yin
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs...
Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Dry eyes...
E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Nourishes Blood
- Calms the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Gan Mai Da Zao Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Heart
- Calms the Mind
- Harmonizes the middle burner
- Relaxes tension
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Heart Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Heart Blood Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Restless sleep
Accompanying symptoms:
Confusion, Melancholia, Crying, Abnormal behavior, Insomnia, Yawning
Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Nourishes the Heart
- Calms the Mind
- Warms Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen and Lungs
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlnessness at night
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue...
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver
- Extinguishes wind
- Invigorates the blood
- Clears heat
- Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Vivid dreaming...
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Vivid dreaming...
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Pacifies the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
- Nourishes the Yin
- Anchors the Yang
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Zhen Zhu Mu Wan
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin and Blood
- Sedates the Heart and calms the Mind
- Calms the Liver
- Anchors the yang
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety, Easily startled...
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Liver Yang Rising with Blood and Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restless sleep
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Insomnia, Occasional palpitations, Anxiety, Dizziness
Zuo Gui Wan
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Strengthens the Kidneys
- Fills the Essence
- Augments the marrow
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Bai He Di Huang Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Moistens the Lungs
- Enriches the Body Fluids
- Clears Heat and cools the Blood
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Heat in Nutritive Qi level
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Nighttime fever, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Restlessness, Delirium, Incoherent or confused speech, Aphasia...
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Huang Lian E Jiao Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Causes Fire to descend
- Eliminates irritability
- Calms the spirit
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia, Insomnia with very restless sleep
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Lesser Yin Heat Transformation
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Irritability, Dry mouth and throat at night, Dark urine, Night sweats
Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Hot Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder Heat
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Vivid dreaming...
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Vivid dreaming...
Jiao Tai Wan
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores the functional communication between the Heart and the Kidneys
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Poor memory, Night sweats, Anxiety, Tinnitus, Dizziness...
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys caused by Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Restlessness, Severe heart palpitations, Cold sensation in lower limbs, Anxiety, Mental exhaustion...
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
- Increases Fluids
- Relaxes the sinews
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Kidney Yin and Essence
- Nourishes the Liver Blood
- Beautifies hair
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness...
Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia, Insomnia with very restless sleep
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Nighttime fever, Emaciation, Chronic pyelonephritis, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Renal tuberculosis, Tidal fever...
Qing Ying Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears the Nutritive level Heat
- Relieves Fire Toxin
- Removes Heat
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Heat in Nutritive Qi level
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Nighttime fever, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Restlessness, Delirium, Incoherent or confused speech, Aphasia...
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Shen Qi Si Wu Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores and nourishes Blood
- Stimulates Blood circulation
- Tonifies Qi
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Pericardium Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest stiffness, Chest pain, Palpitations, Poor memory
Xie Xin Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Fire
- Resolves Toxicity
- Dries Dampness
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety...
Pericardium Fire
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers...
Yi Guan Jian
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Spreads the Liver Qi
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Dry eyes...
Zhen Xin An Shen Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Anchors the Heart and calms the Mind
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Zhi Bo Di Huang Wan
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Yin
- Drains Fire
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms, Afternoon heat sensation...
Zi Xue Dan
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Opens the sensory orifices
- Controls spasms and convulsions
- Extinguishes Wind
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety...
Pericardium Fire
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers...
Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Lung and Kidney Yin
- Moistens the Lung
- Transfers Phlegm
- Clears Heat
- Reliefs Cough
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Heart Qi
- Calms the Mind and clear anxiety
- Nourish the Heart Blood
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Warms the Kidneys
- Drains Dampness
- Separates the clear from the turbid
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Edema, Feeling of heaviness, Diarrhea, Urinary dysfunction, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney infection...
Bu Fei E Jiao Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Controls coughing
- Stops bleeding
- Tonifies the Lungs
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi of the Spleen and Stomach (Middle Burner)
- Raises the Yang
- Detoxifies
- Lifts what has sunken
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Chai Hu Shu Gan San
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Stagnant Liver Qi and Blood
- Alleviates pain
- Harmonizes Blood
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Rebellious Qi
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Hiccups, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Ci Zhu Wan
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Heavily sedates and calms the Mind
- Pacifies Rising Yang
- Improves the vision and hearing
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Poor memory, Night sweats, Anxiety, Tinnitus, Dizziness...
Da Bu Yuan Jian
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Yin and Blood
- Nourishes Qi and Yang
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory
Da Chai Hu Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes and releases the Lesser Yang
- Drains internal clumping due to Heat
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver Fire from Stagnant Liver Qi
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression...
Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Qi
- Generates Blood
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory
Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Drains Fire
- Stabilizes the Exterior
- Stops sweating
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia, Insomnia with very restless sleep
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Dang Gui Shao Yao San
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Liver Blood
- Spreads the Liver Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Dao Chi San
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears the Heart
- Promotes urination
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Full-Heat in the Small Intestine
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Restlessness, Tongue ulcers, Mouth ulcers, Throat pain, Deafness, Cardiac burning sensation...
Er Chen Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Damp and dispels Phlegm
- Regulates Qi and harmonizes the Middle Burner (Stomach and Spleen)
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
Er Zhi Wan
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver Yin
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Deficiency of the Liver and Kidney Yin
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Sore knees, Lower back pain, Knee weakness, Dry mouth, Dry tongue, Dizziness...
Feng Yin Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Extinguishes and pacifies Wind with heavy medicinals
- Calms the Mind
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood
- Eliminates Blood Stagnation below the diaphragm
- Stops pain
- Promotes Qi movement
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Gu Jing Wan
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Heat
- Stops bleeding
- Stabilizes the menses
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Gui Shao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates the Blood
- Transforms Blood Stasis
- Softens lumps
- Reduces fixed abdominal pain
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Guo Qi Yin
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the menses
- Dispels blood Stagnation
- Nourishes the blood
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
He Che Da Zao Wan
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Strengthens the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
- Regulates the periods
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Hua Ban Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Qi-level Heat
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Hui Chun Dan
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Opens the sensory orifices
- Arrests spasms and convulsions
- Clears Heat and transforms Phlegm
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Vivid dreaming...
Jiu Xian San
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Secures the Lungs
- Stops coughing
- Augments Qi
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Directs rebellious Qi downward
- Stops hiccup
- Augments Qi
- Clears heat
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Rebellious Qi
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Hiccups, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Liang Ge San
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Fire
- Unblocks the bowels by clearing the Upper Burner
- Draining the Middle Burner
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety...
Liu Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
- Clears Phlegm and mucus
- Promotes appetite
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Edema, Feeling of heaviness, Diarrhea, Urinary dysfunction, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney infection...
Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Lung Qi
- Clears Heat
- Calms wheezing by directing rebellious Qi downward
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
Mu Li San
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Inhibits sweating
- Stabilizes the exterior
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Lung Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Clears Dampness
- Invigorates the Blood
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
Qing Gu San
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from Deficiency
- Alleviates steaming bone disorder
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Phlegm
- Directs Rebellious Qi downwards
- Stops coughing
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Empty Heat
- Tonifies the Kidney Yin
- Stops bleeding
- Supplies Body Fluids
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Qing Xin Li Ge Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Toxic-Heat
- Unblocks the stool
- Benefits the throat
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears the Heart
- Augments the Qi and Yin
- Stops turbid painful urinary dribbling
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety...
Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears dryness
- Moistens the Lungs
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Ren Shen Dang Gui Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Heart Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Ren Shen Ge Jie San
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Qi
- Augments the Kidneys
- Stops coughing
- Arrests wheezing
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
Ren Shen Zi Xie Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Blood
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory
Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Blood and augments the Yin
- Moderates painful spasms
- Alleviates pain
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Sheng Tie Luo Yin
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Sedates the Heart
- Clears Phlegm
- Clears Fire
- Calms the Mind
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Vivid dreaming...
Sheng Yu Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Preserves the Blood
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety, Easily startled...
Shi Gao Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and resolves Toxicity
- Releases the Exterior
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness...
Shi Hui San
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Blood and
- Stops bleeding
- Clears Heat and drains Fire
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Qi
- Warms and tonifies Blood
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Si Ni San
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates Liver and Spleen
- Eliminates Internal Heat
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Rebellious Qi
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Hiccups, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Directs rebellious Qi downward
- Arrests wheezing
- Stops coughing
- Warms and transforms Phlegm-Cold
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Rebellious Qi
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Hiccups, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Blood and regulates the Liver
- Moves Qi and Blood in the lower abdomen
- Stops pain
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency and Stagnation
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Lackluster complexion and nails, Muscle tension, Palpitations, Poor constitution...
Tiao Gan Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney and Liver Yin
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Wen Jing Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Uterus and vessels
- Nourishes Blood
- Dispels Cold
- Dispels Blood Stagnation
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Treats severe fevers and Heat in the Blood system
- Removes Blood Stagnation
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates the downward flow of Stomach Qi
- Expectorant, treats hiccups
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Rebellious Qi
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Hiccups, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Improves throat
- Resolves toxicity
- Clears the Lungs
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Zeng Ye Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Generates Body Fluids
- Nourishes the Yin
- Unblocks the bowels
- Drains Heat
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Zhi Bao Dan
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Opens the sensory orifices
- Resolves toxicity
- Transforms Phlegm
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Vivid dreaming...
Zhi Gan Cao Tang
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Augments the Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Nourishes the Blood
- Restores the pulse
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Zuo Gui Yin
Addresses these insomnia patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Tonifies the Kidneys
Addresses These Insomnia Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Insomnia
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang
Traditional formula for insomnia
Main Actions
- Harmonizes and releases the Lesser Yang
- Removes Stagnation
- Warms the Interior
- Dispels Cold
Bao He Wan
Traditional formula for insomnia
Main Actions
- Reduces food stagnation
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Zhi Shi Dao Zhi Wan
Traditional formula for insomnia
Main Actions
- Reduces and guides out stagnation and accumulation
- Drains heat
- Dispels dampness
Gua Di San
Traditional formula for insomnia
Main Actions
- Discharges Phlegm or food stagnation through vomiting
Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang
Traditional formula for insomnia
Main Actions
- Rectifies relationship between Yin and Yang
- Harmonizes Heart and Kidney
- Stabilizes and secures Essence
Huang Lian Jiao Du Tang
Traditional formula for insomnia
Main Actions
- Drains Fire
- Resolves Toxicity
Xiao Xian Xiong Tang
Traditional formula for insomnia
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Phlegm
- Expands the chest
- Dissipates clumps
Xie Qing Wan
Traditional formula for insomnia
Main Actions
- Clears the Liver and drains Fire
Zhi Zi Chi Tang
Traditional formula for insomnia
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Alleviates restlessness and irritability