In China before the mid- twentieth century, all mental illnesses were treated pretty much exclusively with herbal medicine. Since doctors and hospitals keep records, there is plenty of historical evidence suggesting that such treatments were often successful. Perhaps the best evidence is the famous Fog Tea of Tianmu Mountain, which, after the opium war, helped free millions of Chinese people from opium addiction. Some of us believe that the Chinese herbal psychiatric drugs of the 19th century were at least as effective as whatever European or American doctors were prescribing at that time.
Posts Tagged ‘Insomnia’
Chinese Herbs For The Mind: Remedies For Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia
Thursday, April 16th, 2009Insomnia in Taditional Chinese Medicine
Friday, January 4th, 2008
In TCM, a primary concept is the idea of “root and branch.” Symptoms like insomnia are considered to be the branches of a disease. The root of a disease is a dysfunction or imbalance of the fundamental substances (Chi, blood, Yin, Yang, Jing, Shen), or of the major organ systems (Lungs, Heart, Spleen, Liver, Kidneys). When a person suffers from insomnia, the two organs most often out of balance are the Heart and the Liver. Each of these two organs houses a specific aspect of the spirit. (more…)
Acupuncture Insomnia Cures Are Available
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008When sleep is elusive and the effects are being felt, people go down all kinds of roads to find a solution. One of the most interesting and perhaps beneficial ways to tackle insomnia is to consider ancient, alternative medicine. One such cure is acupuncture insomnia treatment. (more…)
Insomnia Herbs
Thursday, December 13th, 2007
Natural Sleep Herbs: Insomnia and Dizziness
by Brian Benjamin Carter
Brian,
I am glad you added the ‘if you ever need any help’ to your response… I am in need. I have been taking the herbal preparation that was given to me at the herb shop since last week as well as drinking the korean Ginseng tea I got there as well. The herbal prep is Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan. (more…)
Insomnia: Back to Basics: Sleep
Thursday, December 13th, 2007
by Jennifer M. Moffitt, MS, L.Ac., Dip. OM
Last time, we explored the concept of food as medicine, and the role that diet, micronutrients and supplements play in maintaining or improving your health. In this section we are going to discuss the importance that sleep plays in the healing process, and how to best make the most out of your sleep time. (more…)