Professor ZHONG Jingbai's experiences in treating insomnia from disorder of Qi

Professor ZHONG Jing-bai holds that the treatment of insomnia should start with regulating Qi. For the patients with liver Qi depression,the soothing liver and regulating Qi,resolving depression and calming the nerves methods should be used. The long-time disorder of Qi will lead to phlegm,which will cause the combination of the phlegm and Qi and uncomfortable stomach. Promoting Qi and tonifying spleen,resolving turbidity method should be used. For the patients of stagnated heat disturbing the heart,the stagnated heat should be dispelled and the mind should be calmed. In clinic,insomnia is usually treated on the basis of regulating Qi,while at the same time,eliminating phlegm and dispelling heat combined with the tranquillization prescription and flowers were also given consideration. By treating the symptoms and root,Qi would be harmonized,Yin and Yang can be coordinated and the insomnia can be cured.