The term “sleeplessness” belongs to folklore, but medically it is called insomnia, which belongs to the category of “insomnia” in Chinese medicine. Acupuncture can treat insomnia, but the specific effect varies from person to person.
Acupuncture can treat insomnia, but the specific effect varies from person to person. Acupuncture treatment for insomnia often takes points such as Baihui, Shenmen, Sanyinjiao, Zhaohai, Shenwei, Anmian and other points.
If insomnia is caused by liver fire disturbing the heart, it is combined with Taichong, Xingmai, and Manxi; if insomnia is caused by deficiency of heart and spleen, it is combined with Xin Yu, Spleen Yu, and Foot Sanli; and if insomnia is caused by heart-kidney incompatibility (heart fire and kidney yin deficiency, and dysfunction in the physiological functions of the heart and kidneys), it is combined with Xin Yu, Kidney Yu, and Taixi.
It should be noted that before treatment, various examinations should be done to clarify the cause of the disease, and the primary disease should be actively treated.
If acupuncture treatment is needed, it needs to be operated by a professional doctor.