TCM physician can treat insomnia through meridian massages, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.
TCM Massage treatment and/ or acupuncture can be performed on acupuncture points such as Bai Hui (百会) and Shi Mian Xue (失眠穴) to improve the patient’s quality of sleep. [1]
As far back as in the Han dynasty over 2000 years ago, TCM herbal formula Suan Zao Ren Tang (酸枣仁汤) was used to treat sleeping disorders. Research has shown that Suan Zao Ren Tang is useful for Menopausal women who experience sleep difficulty as a symptom. [2]
References:
1. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/acupoint-massages-0
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3108138/
