What medicine should be taken for insomnia caused by excessive dampness and cold in the lower body with heat in the upper body?
Disease description:
Excessive dampness in the body, always feeling cold, and experiencing heat in the upper body with coldness in the lower body during insomnia. What medication is recommended for insomnia caused by excessive dampness and the condition of heat in the upper part and cold in the lower part of the body?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Use under the guidance of a physician:
1. Clearing Heat from the Upper Jiao: Herbs such as Coptis (Huang Lian), Gardenia (Zhi Zi), and Gypsum (Shi Gao) may be considered to help clear heat pathogens from the upper part of the body.
2. Eliminating Dampness and Resolving Turbidity: Herbs such as Poria (Fu Ling), Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren), and Alisma (Ze Xie) can help promote diuresis, resolve phlegm, and alleviate symptoms of excessive dampness.
3. Calming the Mind and Promoting Sleep: Herbs such as Ziziphus Seed (Suan Zao Ren), Polygala (Yuan Zhi), Dragon Bone (Long Gu), and Oyster Shell (Mu Li) have a calming effect on the mind and can help improve sleep quality.
Please note that Chinese herbal medicine requires individualized formulation and may interact with other medications. Therefore, personalized prescriptions should be provided according to the specific condition, and herbs should be taken strictly as directed by the physician to avoid adverse reactions from self-medication.
