Insomnia — TCM

Belongs to: tcmC — limited
Purpose
Calm the spirit, nourish the Heart and Kidneys.
Diagnosis
Heart–Kidney disharmony, Heart blood deficiency, Liver heat.
Symptoms
Difficulty falling asleep, night waking.
Treatment order
Better in the late afternoon or evening.
Technique
Gentle needling, ear seeds for continuation at home.
Frequency
Twice a week, 4–6 weeks.
Source
Peter Deadman (2007) A Manual of Acupuncture S3

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