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What are the scraping methods for treating insomnia?

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Asked on:Apr 09, 2026 03:30 AM

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    Apr 09, 2026

      Insomnia refers to disorders of organ function, deficiency of qi and blood, or imbalance of yin and yang. In mild cases, it is difficult to fall asleep or to easily wake up after falling asleep. In severe cases, it can cause insomnia all night long, often accompanied by headaches, palpitations and other diseases. When insomnia occurs, it must be treated in time. Because they are afraid of the side effects of Western medicine, many people choose traditional Chinese medicine for treatment. Next, I will introduce to you a traditional Chinese medicine method that can effectively treat insomnia - Luansha method.

      1. Liver stagnation turns into fire

      Point selection: Sishencong, Xingjian, Zuqiaoyin, Fengchi, Shenmen

      The order of scraping: first rub the four corners of the head, then scrape the back of the head, then scrape the forearms, and finally scrape the back of the feet to the yin of the orifices.

      Scraping method: purgative method

      Prescription: Sishencong selects local acupoints to calm the heart and calm the mind, Xingjian calms the liver and reduces fire, Zuqiaoyin lowers gallbladder fire to eliminate troubles, Fengchi soothes and regulates the liver and gallbladder to relieve headaches and dizziness, Shenmen calms the heart and calms the mind.

      2. Deficiency of heart and spleen

      Acupoint selection: , Xinshu, Shenmen, Sanyinjiao.

      The order of scraping: first scrape Xinshu Zhi on the back, then scrape Shenmen on the forearms, and finally scrape Sanyinjiao on the lower limbs.

      Scraping method: patching method.

      Fang Yi: , Sanyinjiao strengthens the spleen, replenishes qi and nourishes blood, Xinshu and Shenmen nourish the heart, calm the mind and calm palpitations.

      3. Kidney yin deficiency

      Acupoint selection: Sishencong, Fengchi, Taixi, Shenshu

      The order of scraping: first tap Sishencong, then scrape Fengchi on the back of the head, then scrape Shenshu on the back, and finally scrape Taixi point.

      Scraping method: touch-up method

      Prescription: Sishencong dredges local qi and blood, Fengchi dispels wind and activates collaterals to relieve headaches and dizziness, Taixi nourishes yin and nourishes the kidneys, Shenshu nourishes kidney qi and improves ears.

      This is the introduction to the scraping method for treating insomnia. If you want to use these methods to treat your own insomnia, please go to a regular hospital and find a professional doctor for treatment. Only in this way can the treatment effect be guaranteed.