When insomnia becomes a problem that must be faced every day, it is necessary to use drugs to solve the insomnia problem. Because long-term insomnia not only affects work efficiency, but also causes many health problems
Chinese patent medicines have unique advantages in treating insomnia, but you need to pay attention to the distinction when choosing them. The same is true for insomnia and dreaminess. Because the causes of the disease are different, the corresponding drugs are also different.
Therefore, understanding the properties of commonly used drugs is key.
01 Baizi Yangxin Pills
Efficacy: Replenishing qi, nourishing blood, and calming the mind.
Corresponding symptoms: Used for deficiency and cold heart qi, palpitations, insomnia, dreaminess, and forgetfulness.
Medication Tips:
① It is contraindicated in patients with yin deficiency and excessive fire or liver yang hyperactivity.
② Keep your mind comfortable and work and rest appropriately. Avoid excessive thinking and avoid negative emotions such as anger, depression, and panic.
③ The prescription of this product contains cinnabar. Do not take it for too long or for a long time; it cannot be taken together with bromide and iodide drugs.
④ Pregnant and lactating women, children, and the elderly should follow medical advice when using this product.
02 Tianwang Buxin Dan (tablet)
Efficacy: Nourishes yin and blood, nourishes the heart and calms the mind.
Corresponding symptoms: Heart and kidney deficiency, yin deficiency and low blood, palpitations and forgetfulness, insomnia and dreaminess, accompanied by dry stools, etc.
Medication Tips:
① It should not be taken for a long time, and it is prohibited for children. People with spleen and stomach deficiency, poor appetite, and phlegm and dampness retention should not take it.
② The prescription of this product contains cinnabar. It should not be taken in excess for a long time. People with liver and kidney dysfunction should use it with caution.
03 Zaoren Anshen Capsule
Efficacy: Nourishes blood and calms the mind, nourishes the heart and relieves troubles.
Corresponding symptoms: Used for insomnia, forgetfulness, upset, and dizziness caused by insufficient cardiovascular function; neurasthenia with the above syndromes.
Medication Tips:
① Because the prescription contains salvia miltiorrhiza, pregnant women should use it with caution.
② It should not be used by people with poor sleep due to indigestion.
③Take according to the usage and dosage. Diabetic patients and children should take it under the guidance of a physician.
04 Acanthopanax Acanthopanax Naoling Tablets
Efficacy: Strengthens the spleen and kidneys, calms the heart and calms the mind.
Corresponding symptoms: Used for restlessness, insomnia, dreaminess, forgetfulness, fatigue and loss of appetite caused by deficiency of the heart and spleen, insufficiency of the spleen and kidneys.
Medication Tips: This product should be taken after meals; people with exogenous fever should not take it.
05 Ginseng Guipi Pills
Efficacy: Replenish qi and blood, strengthen the spleen and nourish the heart.
Corresponding symptoms: used for heart palpitations, palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness, lack of appetite and fatigue caused by deficiency of the heart and spleen, lack of Qi and blood, etc.
Medication Tips: This product contains ginseng, so avoid taking it with radish. It is not advisable to take preparations containing veratrum, Wulingzhi, and honey locust at the same time.
06 Jian Nao and Bushen Pills
Efficacy: Tonify the kidneys, strengthen the spleen, strengthen the brain and calm the nerves.
Corresponding symptoms: Used for those with spleen and kidney deficiency, forgetfulness, and insomnia.
Medication Tips: This product contains many tonic ingredients and should not be taken by those with strong physiques.
07 Bailemian Capsule
Efficacy: soothes the liver and clears fire, nourishes yin and calms the nerves.
Corresponding symptoms: Used for patients with insomnia caused by yin deficiency and fire exuberance. Symptoms include difficulty falling asleep, excessive dreams and easy awakening, insomnia after waking up, dizziness and fatigue, irritability, and heart palpitations. It can also be used for patients with common symptoms of refractory insomnia: irritability, irritability, and palpitations.
Medication tips:
① Avoid smoking, alcohol and spicy and greasy food.
② Keep an optimistic mood while taking the medicine and avoid getting angry.
③People with liver dysfunction should not use it. Patients with a known personal history of liver damage from this product or its prescription drugs should not use it.
④ Use in combination with other hepatotoxic drugs should be avoided.
08 Nourishing Blood and Anshen Pills
Efficacy: Replenishing qi and nourishing blood, calming the mind and calming the mind.
Corresponding symptoms: used for palpitations, dizziness, insomnia and dreaminess, heat in the palms, soles, etc. caused by yin deficiency, low blood, and internal deficiency of fire.
Medication tips:
① People with weak spleen and stomach should take it after meals to reduce the irritation of the drug to the gastrointestinal tract.
② It is contraindicated for those with spleen and stomach deficiency and loose stools.
09 Wuling Capsule
Efficacy: Tonify the kidneys and strengthen the brain, nourish the heart and calm the mind
Corresponding symptoms: Used for insomnia, forgetfulness, etc. caused by heart and kidney disharmony. Palpitation, upset, mental fatigue, weak waist and knees, dizziness, tinnitus, lack of energy and laziness, thready or weak pulse; neurasthenia with the above syndromes.
Medication tips:
① Avoid smoking, alcohol and spicy and greasy food.
② Keep an optimistic mood while taking the medicine and avoid getting angry.
10 Liermian Capsules
Efficacy: Clear the heart and reduce fire, connect the heart and kidneys.
Corresponding symptoms: Used for insomnia, dreaminess, palpitations and restless heart caused by disharmony between the heart and kidneys.
Symptoms include fatigue, insomnia, memory loss, thirst, frequent or urgent urination, backache and loose stools, etc.
Medication tips: Keep your mood stable and comfortable during medication.