Insomnia is a form of sleep disorder and a manifestation of central nervous system dysfunction. Diet should be light yet nutritious. Focus on foods rich in calcium—such as milk, soy products, dried shrimp, and seafood—as well as those rich in tryptophan and vitamins. Medicinal foods that nourish the heart and calm the mind—such as lotus seeds, longan flesh, red dates, jujube seeds, biota seeds, and Polygonum multiflorum—can also be consumed regularly. Avoid all stimulants, such as strong tea, strong coffee, chili peppers, tobacco, and alcohol.
The following are clinically proven, affordable, effective, and delicious herbal tea, decoction, and soup recipes:
Reishi Mushroom and Pork Heart Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,This dish tonifies qi and nourishes blood, calms the mind, and soothes the spirit. It is suitable for various types of insomnia. those who are robust with internal accumulated heat are not suited to this formula
Reishi Mushroom and Pork Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Calms the mind and soothes the spirit; tonifies qi and nourishes blood. Suitable for insomnia caused by deficiency of both the heart and spleen; particularly suitable for those with palpitations and forgetfulness. the cool-cold character of the formula suggests restraint in those … Read more
Tianma and Albizia Chicken Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Calms the mind and soothes the spirit; tonifies qi and nourishes blood. Suitable for insomnia caused by deficiency of both the heart and spleen; particularly suitable for those with palpitations and forgetfulness. given the warm nature, caution is advised if the tongue … Read more
Longan and Lotus Seed Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes qi and blood; strengthens the spleen and calms the mind. Suitable for various types of insomnia; particularly beneficial for those with a weak constitution or chronic diarrhea.
Kumquat Drink，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Relieves liver stagnation and dispels depression; regulates qi and harmonizes the stomach. Suitable for insomnia caused by liver qi stagnation, and particularly suitable for those with chronic gastritis.
He Shou Wu Vine Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears heart fire, calms the liver, and soothes the mind. Suitable for insomnia caused by excessive heart fire, and particularly suitable for those with hypertension.
Coptis, Ejiao, and Egg Drink，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears heart heat, reduces internal fire, relieves restlessness, and calms the mind. Suitable for insomnia caused by excessive heart fire.
Albizia Bark and Cyperus Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Regulates qi, relieves depression, calms the mind, and promotes sleep. Suitable for insomnia accompanied by mental depression, chest tightness, pain in the flanks, and belching.
Andrographis and Polygonum Multiflorum Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears heat and calms the mind. Suitable for insomnia caused by excessive heart fire, with symptoms such as restlessness, thirst, scanty and painful urination, a red tongue with a yellow coating, and a fine, rapid pulse.
Cactus Honey Drink，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the heart and calms the mind. Suitable for various types of insomnia.
