Coptis, Scutellaria, White Peony and Ejiao in the treatment of insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can seriously affect the patient\'s quality of life and health. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that insomnia is mostly related to imbalance of the heart and spleen and disturbance of liver fire. Therefore, treatment with traditional Chinese medicine can effectively relieve insomnia symptoms. Among them, Coptis chinensis, Scutellaria baicalensis, White peony root and Donkey-hide gelatin are widely used in the theoretical practice of traditional Chinese medicine and have achieved remarkable curative effects. This article will introduce the mechanisms of action and applications of these drugs in the treatment of insomnia.
1. Coptis chinensis: clearing away heat and purging fire, calming the liver and calming convulsions
Coptis chinensis is a bitter and cold product and has a strong effect of clearing away heat and purging fire. When treating insomnia, one of the common causes is the disturbance of liver fire, which leads to restlessness, anxiety and dreaminess. Coptis chinensis can calm the liver qi, expel internal dampness evil and neutralize external evil qi, and can eliminate stagnation qi caused by cholestasis through choleretic and detoxification.
Coptis also has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and detoxifying effects, which can remove heat evil from the body and relieve insomnia symptoms caused by infection. Because of its bitter and cold nature, it should not be used too much in people with yin deficiency and excessive fire.
2. Scutellaria baicalensis: relieves fire, calms the liver, nourishes blood and calms the nerves
Scutellaria baicalensis is a bitter and cold medicine, its main functions are to relieve fire, calm the liver, clear the heart and cool the blood. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, skullcap is widely used to treat insomnia-related syndromes. Because it has obvious sedative and tranquilizing effects, it can relieve insomnia caused by emotional stress by soothing the liver and relieving depression.
When treating insomnia, problems such as poor transportation and transformation functions of the spleen and stomach, qi stagnation and blood stasis are common problems. Scutellaria baicalensis can soothe the liver qi to facilitate the digestion and transportation of the spleen and stomach, and can activate meridians and stimulate the menstrual flow to promote smooth qi movement. Because of its cold nature, it should be used with caution by those with weak yang deficiency.
3. White peony root: Nourishes blood, regulates menstruation, and calms the mind
White peony root is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine to nourish blood and calm the mind, and has a positive effect on treating insomnia. The main functions of white peony root are to promote blood circulation and qi, harmonize and nourish blood, and it can nourish yin and clear liver to relieve palpitations, dreams, insomnia and other conditions caused by yin deficiency and fire exuberance.
In cases of insomnia during menstruation or menopause, white peony root can also play its role in regulating menstruation and improving sleep quality. However, because white peony root is rich in tannins, long-term use in large doses may cause digestive tract discomfort such as loss of appetite.
4. Donkey-hide gelatin: nourishes the heart and calms the mind, moisturizes dryness and relieves temperature
Donkey-hide gelatin is regarded as one of the traditional precious medicinal materials of traditional Chinese medicine, also known as \"black gold\". Protects the liver and moisturizes dryness. When treating insomnia, donkey-hide gelatin mainly nourishes the heart and spleen, calms the liver and purges fire, and can remove dampness in the body to eliminate anxiety, dreaminess, difficulty in falling asleep and other problems caused by excess wind and fire.
At the same time, in the elderly and patients with sicca insomnia, donkey hide gelatin can also play its role in nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness., relieve discomfort such as dry mouth and tongue. However, due to its high viscosity, variable quality and high price, it needs to be used with caution under the guidance of a doctor.
Coptis chinensis, scutellaria baicalensis, white peony root and donkey-hide gelatin are common ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions and have significant effects in the treatment of insomnia. However, there are certain differences in individual differences and physical conditions, so it is necessary to follow the doctor\'s recommendations when using these drugs and adjust the dosage reasonably to achieve the best therapeutic effect.
