Trying Soup Therapy to Treat Insomnia
Sour Jujube Seed Decoction: Crush 3 qian (about 9 grams) of sour jujube seeds, decoct in water, take one hour before bedtime. Helps prevent insomnia caused by blood deficiency.
Peaceful Mind Decoction: Use 3 qian (about 9 grams) each of longan flesh and Salvia miltiorrhiza, decoct with two bowls of water until reduced to half a bowl, take 30 minutes before bedtime. Achieves sedative effects, especially effective for insomnia due to heart blood deficiency.
Calming Spirit Decoction: Steam 5 qian (about 15 grams) of fresh lily until soft, mix with one egg yolk, blend with adequate water, add a little rock sugar, boil again, then dilute with a little water before drinking one hour before bedtime. Lily has clearing heart, calming spirit, and sedative effects. Regular consumption yields immediate results.
Longan and Lotus Seed Soup: Cook 2 liang (about 60 grams) each of longan and lotus seeds into soup. Has benefits of nourishing the heart, calming the spirit, strengthening the spleen, and tonifying the kidneys—especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly people and those suffering from chronic insomnia.
Lily and Mung Bean Milk: Use 25 grams each of lily and mung beans, a small amount of rock sugar, cook until soft and mushy. When consuming, mix with an appropriate amount of milk. Effective for summer-night insomnia, providing cooling, relieving irritability, and calming the mind.
Longan Rock Sugar Tea: Use 25 grams of longan flesh, 10 grams of rock sugar. Wash longan flesh, pour boiling water over it as tea. Consume one dose daily, refill with hot water as needed, finish by eating the longans. This tea nourishes the heart and spleen, calms the spirit, and improves intelligence. Useful for preventing insomnia, palpitations, forgetfulness, and restlessness caused by excessive thinking and mental exhaustion.
Note: The remedies listed here are for reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis and treatment.