Many people are often troubled by poor sleep. In fact, it is essential to first understand one's own constitution. Today, I will explain three types of constitutions associated with poor sleep: those with yin deficiency find it difficult to fall asleep, those with yang deficiency tend to sleep excessively, and those with qi deficiency experience shallow sleep. Remembering the appropriate medication approach is key to targeted regulation.
I.Kidney Yin Deficiency - Difficulty Falling Asleep
Traditional Chinese medicine holds that yang qi is abundant during the day, while yin qi dominates at night, and sleep is a process of the alternation of yin and yang. If yin is deficient and unable to restrain yang, it is easy to toss and turn and have difficulty falling asleep. Sometimes, there may be inexplicable restlessness, as well as dry mouth and throat, and night sweats.
In response to this situation, our approach to regulation should focus onnourishing yin and reducing firemainly, can refer toLiuwei Dihuang Wan。
TwoYang deficiency - loves to sleep
In traditional Chinese medicine, yang qi governs vitality and stimulation. When yang qi is deficient, the stimulating function weakens, leading to a lack of energy, constant sleepiness, and a perpetual feeling of fatigue. Individuals may also experience shortness of breath, reluctance to speak, clear and abundant urine, and frequent nighttime urination.
In such cases, when we regulate, we shouldReplenish Qi and Generate YangTranslate the following text to en, maintaining the original format without adding any symbols: , can refer toYi Qi Cong Ming Tang。
ThreeQi deficiency - shallow sleep
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the heart governs the spirit and the gallbladder governs decisionmaking People with qi deficiency are too sensitive to external stimuli and find it difficult to calm their minds When the spirit is unsettled they experience shallow sleep and are easily awakened by slight sounds or light They are also prone to being startled in daily life and may suffer from poor memory palpitations and mental fatigue
In such cases, our approach to regulation should focus onTonifying Qi and Nourishing Blood, Calming the Mind and Aiding SleepTranslate the following text to en, maintaining the original format without adding any symbols: , can refer toGui Pi Wan。
However, it is important to note that traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment. Since each individual has a different constitution and varying complexities of syndromes, it is crucial not to blindly apply treatments on your own. Always use them under the guidance of a professional physician based on syndrome differentiation to ensure both safety and effectiveness.
