Insomnia can be mild or really horrible. We would look at the basics of the problem as excess or deficient. If stress is the main issue (or even eating late at night- don’t forget that) the its an excess. You might look towards formulas like Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan. If its anxiety then you might look towards Tian Wan Bu Xin Dan. Insomnia that is “empty”, not stressing but just lying there then look towards Gui Pi Tang. Take a look at the chart below and see what you think.
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…
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