Insomnia: Which department should I consult in Chinese medicine?

Insomnia can hang up Chinese medicine internal medicine or acupuncture, both departments can regulate insomnia. Insomnia in TCM is called insomnia, which is caused by restlessness of the heart and spirit, yangheng and yinweakness, yin and yang mismatch, and common symptoms include liver fire disturbing the heart, phlegm-heat disturbing the heart, heart-spleen deficiency (weakness of the heart and spleen), heart and gallbladder qi deficiency, and heart-kidney mismatch (heart fire is strong, kidney yin is weak, and the physiological functions of the heart and kidneys are out of order), and so on. The TCM internal medicine department mainly uses the four diagnostic methods of observation and examination to determine the type of insomnia, and then administers symptomatic Chinese herbal medicines orally. Acupuncture and Moxibustion Department treats insomnia on an outpatient basis, choosing Zhaohai, Shenwei, Shenmen, Anmian, Sanyinjiao, and Sishencong points for acupuncture, which can help to communicate yin and yang, and calm the heart and the mind. Patients can choose the department according to their own situation, and use oral tonics, acupuncture or a combination of the two methods to regulate, do not take medication without authorization.