About the ‘Insomnia’ Category

Sleep disturbances can include difficulty falling asleep or difficulty in staying asleep.

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Some Chinese medicine doctors say that if you can regulate one’s eating, pooping, and sleeping,  health is assured.

However chronic use of sleeping drugs can also adversely affect sleep patterns and become habit-forming. Herbs are not so strong that one feels groggy the next day, nor is there a risk of becoming addicted.

Herbal formulas are not heavy sedatives, but  regulate those underlying systems that give rise to:

  • difficulty in falling asleep
  • difficulty in staying asleep
  • sleep disturbed by intense dreams
  • fitful sleep
  • generalized anxiety

Because these formulas are not sedatives, they are often taken three times daily, just like any other chronic condition one would treat. The benefits of these formulas are cumulative over time. Improvement is seen after 2 weeks to a few months.

However, some still get great results from taking their herbs one hour before bed. People vary in that regard. Try both approaches.
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Bupleurum, Cinnamon and Ginger Combination (chai hu gui jiang tang)

 

Details of Bupleurum, Cinnamon and Ginger Combination
Bupleurum is used when you're feeling all stuck in life.

Bupleurum is used when you're feeling all stuck in life.

Mentioned in these formula finders: chronic headaches, emotional distress, hot flashes (hot flushes), insomnia

Alternative Names:

  • chai hu gui jiang tang
  • chai hu gui zhi gan jiang tang
  • Bupleurum Cassia Twig and Dried Ginger Decoction
  • Bupleurum, Cinnamon Twig and Dried Ginger Decoction
  • chai hu kuei chih kan chiang tang
  • saiko keisi kankyo to
  • saiko keishikankyoto

Other Signs: aggravated by stress or menstrual cycle, heart palpitations/increased startle response, thirst/mouth dryness
Notes: Extreme hot flashes or night sweats
Insomnia Type(s): difficulty falling asleep, poor quality of sleep,
Headache Type(s): Migraines (one sided, possible aura), Tension headache arising from neck and shoulder tension
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Bupleurum and Chih-shih Formula (si ni san)

 

Details of Bupleurum and Chih-shih Formula
Bupleurum unsticks what is stuck.

Bupleurum unsticks what is stuck.

Mentioned in these formula finders: emotional distress, insomnia

Alternative Names:

  • Cold Limbs Powder
  • Cold Extremities Powder
  • Frigid Extremities Powder
  • si ni san
  • szu ni san
  • Counterflow Cold Powder
  • sigyaku san
  • shigyakusan

Abdominal Signs: tense abdominal muscles, dull pain or stuffiness beneath ribs
Insomnia Type(s): difficulty falling asleep, poor quality of sleep
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Bupleurum and Dragon Bone Combination (chai hu jia long gu mu li tang)

 

Details of Bupleurum and Dragon Bone Combination
Bupleurum, one of the great neurologically regulating herbs.

Bupleurum, one of the great neurologically regulating herbs.

Mentioned in these formula finders: cholesterol, emotional distress, hot flashes (hot flushes), insomnia

Alternative Names:

  • chai hu jia long gu mu li tang
  • Bupleurum Decoction Plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell
  • Bupleurum plus Dragon’s Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction
  • chai hu chia lung ku mu li tang
  • siako ka ryukotu borei to
  • saikokaryukotsuboreito

Abdominal Signs: dull pain or stuffiness beneath ribs
Other Signs: aggravated by stress or menstrual cycle, heart palpitations/increased startle response, hot flashes
Insomnia Type(s): difficulty falling asleep, poor quality of sleep
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Zizyphus Combination (suan zao ren tang)

 

Details of Zizyphus Combination
Sour date seed, crunchy, wholesome, helps you sleep.

Sour date seed, crunchy, wholesome, helps you sleep.

Mentioned in these formula finders: insomnia

Alternative Names:

  • suan zao ren tang
  • Spiny Jujube Decoction
  • Wild Jujube Seed Decoction
  • suan tsao jen tang
  • san so nin to

Other Signs: fatigue/lack of strength
Notes: Often results in awakening too early and being unable to fall back to sleep. Can also treat excessive need to sleep.
Insomnia Type(s): poor quality of sleep
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Licorice and Jujube Combination (gan mai da zao tang)

 

Details of Licorice and Jujube Combination
Licorice root is a great detoxifier.

Licorice root is a great detoxifier.

Mentioned in these formula finders: emotional distress, insomnia

Alternative Names:

  • gan mai da zao tang
  • Licorice, Wheat and Jujube Decoction
  • kan mai ta tsao tang
  • kanbaku taiso to
  • kambakutaisoto

Other Signs: easily cries or becomes hysterical
Notes: Often presents with frequent yawning.
Insomnia Type(s): difficulty falling asleep, poor quality of sleep
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Pinellia and Licorice Combination (gan cao xie xin tang)

 

Details of Pinellia and Licorice Combination
Pinellia is a great drying herb that also addresses nausea.

Pinellia is a great drying herb that also addresses nausea.

Mentioned in these formula finders: insomnia

Alternative Names:

  • Licorice Heart-Draining Decoction
  • gan cao xie xin tang
  • kan tsao hsieh hsin tang

Other Signs: bloating, gurgling, gas, loose stools
Insomnia Type(s): difficulty falling asleep, poor quality of sleep
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Bupleurum Formula (yi gan san)

 

Details of Bupleurum Formula
Bupleurum unsticks what is stuck.

Bupleurum unsticks what is stuck.

Mentioned in these formula finders: emotional distress, insomnia

Alternative Names:

  • yi gan san
  • Liver-Repressing Powder
  • liver subduing formula
  • i kan san
  • i gan san
  • yoku kan san
  • yokukansan

Other Signs: impatience and frequent displays of temper
Insomnia Type(s): difficulty falling asleep, poor quality of sleep
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Coptis and Scute Combination (huang lian jie du tang)

 

Details of Coptis and Scute Combination
Antibiotic Coptis was used for ulcers long before bacterial causes were discovered.

Antibiotic Coptis was used for ulcers long before bacterial causes were discovered.

Mentioned in these formula finders: cholesterol, emotional distress, hot flashes (hot flushes), insomnia, women’s health

Alternative Names:

  • huang lian jie du tang
  • huang lien chieh tu tang
  • huang lian qie tu tang
  • oren gedoku to
  • Coptis Toxin-Resolving Decoction
  • Coptis Detoxificating Decoction

Other Signs: hot flashes, red face, restlessness, fever
Notes: Often associated with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, hypertension.
Insomnia Type(s): difficulty falling asleep
Gynecological Applications: Irregular periods or spotting
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Ginseng and Longan Combination (gui pi tang)

 

Details of Ginseng and Longan Combination
Ren shen (ginseng) strengthens multiple=

Ren shen (ginseng) strengthens multiple organ systems.

Mentioned in these formula finders: insomnia, women’s health

Alternative Names:

  • Spleen-Returning Decoction
  • Back to the Spleen Decoction
  • gui pi tang
  • kuei pi tang
  • kihi to

Other Signs: bloating, gurgling, gas, loose stools, fatigue/lack of strength
Insomnia Type(s): difficulty falling asleep, poor quality of sleep
Gynecological Applications: Irregular periods or spotting
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