Traditional Chinese Medicine uses ear pressure to treat insomnia

　　Many people are so annoyed that they can't sleep because of some troubles in work and life. Some people even have trouble falling asleep even when nothing bothers them. The feeling of not being able to sleep is particularly painful. If you have insomnia at night, you will feel very lack of energy when you wake up in the morning. In addition, people with insomnia are not efficient at anything they do. People with frequent insomnia also have bad tempers. Many women age faster because of insomnia!

　　Chinese medicine methods for treating insomnia

　　(1) Method of pressing the seeds without leaving rows

　　Point selection: The main points are heart, Shenmen, and subcortex. The matching points are kidney, liver and stomach.

　　Method: Disinfect the skin of the auricle with 75% alcohol and wait until dry. Use an ear point detector or spring probe to detect the correct acupoint. Use 0.7cm2m medical tape to fix the auricularia vulgaris seeds on the selected acupoint. Instruct the patient to place his thumb behind the auricle, and his index finger and middle finger in front of the auricle, and press the auricular points, 3 to 4 times a day, and once before going to bed to make him feel sore, bloated, painful, hot, etc. Treat once every 2 days, use it alternately, and 5 times constitute a course of treatment.

　　Indications: Various insomnia.

　　(2) Method of pressing the seeds without leaving rows

　　Acupoint selection: The main acupoints are Shenmen, Xin and Nao points. Deficiency of the heart and spleen is matched with the spleen; disturbance of liver-fire is matched with the liver and gallbladder; disharmony of stomach qi is matched with the stomach and spleen; deficiency of yin and excess fire is matched with the kidneys.

　　Method: The method of applying Wangbuliuxing seeds is the same as the above example. Massage 2 to 3 times a day for 3 to 5 minutes each time, and change the dressing once every 1 to 2 days. 10 times constitute a course of treatment.

　　Indications: Various insomnia.

　　(3) Borneol ear pressing method

　　Acupoint selection: The main acupoints are Shenmen, Yuanzhong, subcortical, sympathetic, hanging anterior, and insomnia. Heart and spleen deficiency are matched with the heart and spleen; liver stagnation and blood deficiency are matched with the pancreas, gallbladder, and liver; heart and kidney mismatch are matched with the heart and kidneys; disharmony of stomach qi is matched with the stomach; phlegm-heat internal disturbance is matched with the pancreas, gallbladder, and lungs; heart deficiency and timidity are matched with the heart, pancreas, and gallbladder; yin deficiency and excessive fire are matched Match the kidneys; high blood pressure, the top of the socket; wheezing, the top of the screen; dry eyes, the eyes; tinnitus and ear swelling, match the ears; pain in the forehead and temples, match the sun; forgetfulness or unstable sleep, match Baihui; pain behind the pillow, match Fengchi.

　　Method: The main acupoints are divided into 2 to 3 groups and used alternately. Each time, 2 to 3 main acupoints and 3 to 4 auxiliary acupoints are used, both on both sides. Change once every 3 to 4 days, and 6 times is a course of treatment. The method of pressing is the same as the previous one, except that the seeds are replaced by borneol, and the patient is asked to massage 40 times after meals and half an hour after giving birth. People with stubborn insomnia can apply pressure on the corresponding points behind the ears.

　　Indications: All kinds of insomnia and stubborn insomnia.

　　(4) Mung bean ear pressing method

　　Acupoint selection: The basic acupoints are the ear tip, Shenmen, heart, occiput, subcortical area, neurasthenia area, sleepiness area, and neurasthenia point. The acupoints assigned according to the syndrome are: heart and spleen deficiency are assigned to the spleen and small intestine; heart and kidney deficiency are assigned to the liver and kidneys; heart qi deficiency is assigned to the liver and gallbladder; liver stagnation and qi stagnation is assigned to the triple burner and liver; kidney yang deficiency is assigned to the spermatozoa, endocrine system, and kidneys; stomach disharmony is assigned to the stomach, spleen, and triple burner.

　　Method: The basic method is the same as that of Wangbuliuxing. Place the smooth surface of the mung bean on the acupuncture point and the rough surface of half the mung bean on the tape surface. After applying the pressure, instruct the patient to massage the ear points 3 to 5 times a day, and it is advisable to make the auricle warm each time. Each patch is applied once and kept for 3 to 5 days, and then applied again after a day off. Six times is a course of treatment, and 1 to 3 courses of treatment can be used.

　　Indications: Insomnia caused by neurasthenia.

　　(5) Auricular pressure, acupuncture, and filiform acupuncture

　　Point selection: The main points are heart, Shenmen, brain, pillow and kidney. Liver stagnation transforming into fire is suitable for the liver area, heart and gallbladder qi deficiency is suitable for the gallbladder area; heart and spleen deficiency is suitable for the spleen area; kidney deficiency is suitable for the endocrine area.

　　Methods: For mild cases, use the Wangbuliuxing seed pressing pill method, leave the pills for 1 to 2 days, and massage 3 to 5 times on your own, 3 to 5 minutes each time; for moderate cases, use the pressing needle method, bury the needles for 2 days, and massage 3 to 5 times before going to bed; for severe cases, use the filiform acupuncture method, leave the needles for 30 minutes, and perform acupuncture once every 10 minutes, once every 1 to 2 days.

　　Indications: Various insomnia.

　　Insomnia must be treated. Although insomnia does not bring us physical pain, it puts a lot of mental pressure on us. Use these methods to treat insomnia. If it still cannot be cured, you must see a doctor in time!