Struggling to achieve better Sleep? Not Getting a Good Night’s Rest? This Classic TCM Herb Can Help…
For those looking for better sleep, there are many methods and remedies you can try to aid your issues. Presuming your difficulties persist, it’s useful to explore alternative remedies to get that good night’s rest your body desperately needs.
What Can I Do for Better Sleep?
There are many ways by which you can try to combat erratic sleep, from meditation and exercise, to consistent nighttime routines and, of course, sleep medications that are available.
At Touch Tuina, we prefer to look towards more natural solutions, and we’d always recommend healthier alternatives for our clients to try. One of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbal formulas we make up in the clinic for better sleep is Suan Zao Ren Tang.
What is Suan Zao Ren Tang?
Suan Zao Ren Tang is a classic TCM herbal formula used for insomnia, irritability, and difficulty staying asleep.
Its key herb is Suan Zao Ren (Sour Jujube Seed or Ziziphi Spinosi Semen). It nourishes the heart and liver blood and calms the Shen. This handy formula that we have at Touch Tuina can help clear heat, nourish Yin, reduce irritability, and prevent night waking.
What is Suan Zao Ren Tang Made From?
This classic TCM herb is made up from individual herbs, each playing their very own roles:
Suan Zao Ren is the chief herb, directly addressing insomnia and nourishing blood
Chuan Xiong moves the blood and relieves Liver Qi stagnation, easing stress and tension
Fu Ling and Zhi Mu address the balance between clearing heat and calming the mind
Gan Cao acts as a harmoniser, making the formula gentle and balanced
What are the Benefits of Suan Zao Ren Tang?
The benefits of this classic TCM herb include: promoting restful sleep, calming the mind, and reducing anxiety and restlessness. It also supports emotional balance and relaxation, alleviates night sweats, can ease palpitations and relieve fatigue caused by poor quality sleep.
Where Can I Get These Classic TCM Herbs For Better Sleep?
If you are the type of person that feels tired and wired, wakes up frequently at night, experiences stress-related insomnia, has light and restless sleep – then we can help you in the clinic with our Suan Zao Ren Tang formula.
Simply give us a call or pay us a visit and we’ll get you one step closer to better sleep.
