The ideas and methods of treating insomnia in Treatise on Febrile Diseases
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that brings great trouble to patients. Traditional Chinese medicine theory believes that insomnia is mostly related to discord between the heart and spleen, poor emotions, etc., and regulates sleep by balancing yin and yang qi and blood in the body. Among them, \"Treatise on Febrile Diseases\" is one of the classics of traditional Chinese medicine, which provides guidelines and methods for treating insomnia. The following will introduce the ideas and corresponding methods of treating insomnia in Treatise on Febrile Diseases.
Syndrome differentiation: Emphasis on individualization
According to the description of the symptoms of insomnia in \"Treatise on Febrile Diseases\", we can divide it into five types: palpitations, restlessness at night, Anorexia, epigastric distension and listlessness. Each type has its underlying causes and treatment priorities:
- Heart palpitation type: due to emotional depression and anger, the heart fire rises, which should be adjusted with mind-clearing and tranquilizing drugs.
- Restless night sleep type: often caused by overeating or fatigue, so it is necessary to adjust your diet and rest.
- Anorexia type: poor digestive function of the spleen and stomach, which can be relieved by spleen-invigorating and qi-enhancing drugs.
- Epigastric fullness type: mostly caused by poor mood or improper eating habits. Adjusting mentality and improving living habits are the key points.
- Listlessness and weakness type: caused by weakness of fu-organ qi or subsidence of middle-qi, so it needs to be treated by strengthening the spleen and kidneys.
Drug selection:
According to the treatment principles of Treatise on Febrile Diseases, the selection of appropriate Chinese herbal medicine can help restore normal sleep to patients with insomnia. Usually, you can choose the following Chinese herbal medicines when treating insomnia:
- Ziziphus jujube: has a calming and sedative effect;
- Polygala: can soothe the mind and promote sleep;
- Green Fruit Pavilion: Helps soothe the heart fire and stabilize the mind;
- Woody Fragrance: can regulate Qi, warm the liver and disperse depression, etc.
Syndrome differentiation and treatment
A successful TCM treatment plan must be based on accurate syndrome differentiation, and the treatment of insomnia is no exception. In view of the emphasis on individual syndrome differentiation and classification in Treatise on Febrile Diseases, in actual clinical work of traditional Chinese medicine, it is necessary to carefully understand the specific conditions of each patient, such as sleep quality, time to fall asleep, accompanying symptoms, etc. A corresponding treatment plan will be formulated after comprehensive evaluation of this information.
Overall adjustment: health care and psychological intervention
While using drug treatment, it is also crucial for patients to develop good living habits. The following measures are recommended:
-Regular sleep schedule: maintain a fixed time to fall asleep and wake up;
-Balanced diet: avoid overeating or overeating;
-Moderate exercise : Carry out appropriate aerobic exercise to promote physical health;
- Psychological intervention: listen to patients and provide positive suggestions.
\"Treatise on Febrile Diseases\" provides us with a systematic and scientific way of thinking and treating insomnia. However, it should also be noted that each patient has individual differences, and other factors (such as psychological state, living habits, etc.) will also have an impact on insomnia. Therefore, in the actual treatment process, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the patient\'s overall situation and tailor the treatment to the individual. Features for customized treatment plans.
