Are Cicadas effective in treating insomnia

In terms of efficacy, Cicada Shell has no role in the treatment of insomnia.
Insomnia is called “insomnia” in Chinese medicine, which mainly includes liver fire disturbing the heart, phlegm heat disturbing the heart, yin deficiency and fire, deficiency of the heart and spleen, heart-kidney disharmony (heart fire is strong, kidney yin is weak, the physiological functions of the heart and kidney are out of balance), heart and gallbladder qi deficiency and other types of evidence. Treatment should be based on evidence.
Cicada metamorphosis is sweet in taste and cold in nature, mainly has the efficacy of dispersing wind-heat, inducing pharyngeal opening, penetrating rashes, brightening the eyes to reduce cataracts and antispasmodic, etc. It is mostly used for wind-heat colds, impenetrable measles, itchy rashes, red cataracts of the eyes, convulsions (a pediatric disease that is manifested mainly by dizziness, convulsions and convulsions), and tetanus. Pregnant women should use this product with caution.
In terms of efficacy, Cicada Shell cannot treat insomnia. It is recommended that when discomfort occurs, timely medical treatment by a professional physician.