Insomnia is called insomnia in Chinese medicine. It is not true that cicada molting cures persistent insomnia, cicada molting does not cure persistent insomnia. Cicada metamorphosis is a traditional Chinese medicine with the effects of dispersing wind-heat, relieving pharynx, transmitting rashes, brightening eyes and reducing cataracts (improving vision and blurred vision), and antispasmodic. It is used for wind-heat colds, sore throat and hoarseness, impenetrable measles, itchy rashes, red eyes and cataracts, convulsions, tetanus, and so on. Clinically, Cicada metamorphosis is used with peppermint for external wind-heat, rubella, skin itching; Cicada metamorphosis is used with peppermint, burdock, forsythia, Platycodon grandiflorum, licorice for sore throat; Cicada metamorphosis is used with chrysanthemum, chrysanthemum, tribulus terrestris for eye redness and swelling, cataracts covering the eyes. Cicada metamorphosis adverse reactions, contraindications are not yet clear. Drugs need to pay attention to, pregnant women should be cautious. If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for standardized treatment under the guidance of identification to avoid delaying the condition.