Drugs to improve sleep quality

Everyone knows that the quality of sleep determines a person's mental outlook. People who do not sleep well will be particularly weak and decadent. Long-term sleep disorders can even lead to decreased immunity and endocrine disorders. If necessary, some medications may be needed to promote sleep. The best choice is traditional Chinese medicine. You can choose to improve the condition through medicated diet. Here I will introduce some medicated diets and traditional Chinese medicine that can promote sleep.

1Several medicinal foods to improve sleep quality

Ziziphus jujuba kernel porridge: stir-fry 60 grams of Ziziphus jujuba kernel and 400 grams of rice, boil the Ziziphus jujuba kernel in water, remove the residue and take the juice, cook porridge with rice, and eat appropriate amount each time. It is suitable for insomnia, forgetfulness, palpitations, etc. caused by insufficient yin blood in the heart and liver.

Polygala and Ziziphus jujube kernel porridge: 10 grams each of Polygala and fried Ziziphus jujube kernel, 50 grams of rice. First, boil Polygala tenuifolia and Ziziphus jujuba seeds in water, remove the residue, take the juice, then cook it into porridge with rice and eat it before going to bed. It is suitable for palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness, etc. caused by blood deficiency.

Walnut and Poria Cocos Porridge: 50 grams of walnut kernels, 25 grams of Poria Cocos, and 100 grams of rice. Grind walnut kernels and Poria cocos into powder, cook them into porridge with rice, season with salt and sesame oil, and take it once in the morning and evening. It is suitable for insomnia, forgetfulness, nightmares and other symptoms caused by deficiency of both heart and spleen.

The above medicinal food materials can all be bought at pharmacies. They are sweet, mild, and slightly warm in nature, have no side effects, and can be used with confidence. Students and office workers may want to give it a try. I hope it will be helpful to everyone.

Through the detailed introduction in this article, what we can do in addition to relieving our stress is also to learn to eat properly. I hope this article was helpful!

2How to take sleep-improving medicine

Gastrodia elata: Gastrodia elata has the effects of calming the liver, relieving wind and stopping convulsions. Modern research has found that Gastrodia elata also has sedative, anticonvulsant, sleep-promoting, anti-inflammatory, immune-enhancing and anti-aging effects. You can cut the Gastrodia elata into thin slices and stew it with chicken, or you can grind it into fine powder and take it with warm water, 1 gram to 1.5 grams each time.

Schisandra chinensis: It has the effects of nourishing yin and yang, restraining yang and entering yin, and coordinating the internal organs to achieve the effect of calming the mind and settling the spirit. It is often used clinically with other drugs to treat symptoms such as insufficient heart yin, palpitations, insomnia and forgetfulness caused by lack of nourishment to the heart. You can take 150 grams of Schisandra chinensis and 100 grams of wolfberry, soak them in high-proof liquor, and drink it in appropriate amounts every day.

Lily: Lily is good at moistening the lungs, relieving cough, clearing the heart and calming the mind. Modern medical research shows that lily has the effects of relieving cough, calming, resisting fatigue, and improving immunity. People with insomnia can take 30 grams each of dried lily, lotus seeds, and rock sugar, and 100 grams of rice. Wash the lotus seeds and soak them in water. Wash the dried lilies and rice separately, put them in the pot together with the lotus seeds, cook the porridge, and add rock sugar when it is almost cooked. It has the effects of nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, nourishing the heart and calming the mind.

Donkey-hide gelatin: Donkey-hide gelatin nourishes yin, blood and calms the mind, and can be used to treat insomnia. Clinical observations show that stewed coptis chinensis and chicken with donkey-hide gelatin has the effects of nourishing yin and reducing fire, nourishing the heart and calming the nerves. It is especially suitable for people with insomnia, palpitations, dizziness, tinnitus, forgetfulness, back pain, nocturnal emissions, fever in the five hearts, and dry mouth. Take 10 grams of coptis chinensis, 20 grams of raw white peony root, 2 eggs, and 50 grams of donkey-hide gelatin. First, boil coptis root and white peony root with water to obtain concentrated juice, remove the residue, then add about 50 ml of water to donkey-hide gelatin and steam it over low heat. After pouring in the medicinal juice, simmer it into a paste over low heat. When it is about to become a paste, add the egg yolk and mix well. Take once every night before bed.

Poria cocos: "Shennong's Herbal Classic" says that Poria cocos "can calm the soul and nourish the spirit if taken for a long time, prevent hunger and prolong life." You can mix Poria powder and honey in a ratio of 2:5 with an appropriate amount of water and take it immediately. It has the effect of diuresis, swelling reduction, and calming the mind. You can also take 500 ml of white wine and 100 grams of Poria cocos. Add Poria cocos to white wine, seal it and store it for a week before drinking. You can drink 5 to 10 ml every day. This wine has the effect of calming the mind, strengthening the spleen and prolonging life.

Pearl: Zhenzhen has the effects of calming the mind and relieving shock, clearing away heat and nourishing yin, improving eyesight and detoxifying. (It is recorded in "Zuo Hou Fang" that this product can be ground into powder and taken with honey to calm the soul. Pearl powder is cold in nature and clears away heat, and is sweet and cold in nature and nourishes yin, so it is more suitable for symptoms such as restlessness, insomnia, frequent dreams, forgetfulness, and restlessness caused by heart deficiency and heat. You can take 0.1~0.3 grams of pearl powder and take it with honey water before going to bed.

Platycodon chinensis seeds: Modern research has confirmed that platycodon chinensis seeds can improve the difficulty of falling asleep in people with sleep disorders and shorten the sleep latency period. You can take 15 grams of pine nuts and 50 grams of rice, cook them into porridge over low heat, add 15 grams of honey before eating, and take it twice a day to calm the blood and nourish the mind. It is suitable for people suffering from constipation and insomnia.

Chinese jujube seed: Chinese jujube seed is an important medicine for calming the mind in traditional Chinese medicine. It has significant therapeutic effects on symptoms such as restlessness, insomnia, palpitations, physical weakness and excessive sweating. It also has the effects of nourishing the liver, calming the mind, restraining sweat, and promoting the production of body fluids. Modern medical research also shows that Chinese jujube seed has a sedative and hypnotic effect. 30 grams of Chinese jujube kernel, mash it and boil it to extract the juice. Wash 100 grams of rice and cook it into porridge. When the porridge is half cooked, add the Chinese jujube kernel decoction and eat it after it is cooked and cooled. You can also add longan and lotus seeds according to your personal habits to cook together, which can nourish the heart and soothe the mind and improve sleep quality.

Panax notoginseng flower: Experts from the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University have confirmed through clinical research that Panax notoginseng flower can significantly improve the TCM symptoms of people with sub-health and insomnia and improve sleep quality. Take 30 grams of Panax notoginseng flower each morning and evening, and brew it with boiling water as tea.