What is the effective dietary treatment for insomnia?

Insomnia is a problem that bothers many people, and insomnia has a different impact on physical health. Long-term insomnia can easily lead to a decrease in the body's immunity and make it more susceptible to certain diseases. Therefore, there are also methods to regulate insomnia. For example, longan and lotus seed soup or sour jujube kernel soup are very effective in improving insomnia.

1. Longan and lotus seed soup: Take 100g each of longan and lotus seeds and cook them into soup. This soup has the effects of nourishing the heart, calming the mind, strengthening the spleen, and tonifying the kidneys. It is most suitable for middle-aged and elderly people and those suffering from long-term insomnia.

2. Tranquilizing Soup: 10g of longan pulp and Sichuan salvia miltiorrhiza, add two bowls of water and boil into half a bowl, take it 30 minutes before going to bed. It can achieve a calming effect, especially for insomniacs with weak heart and blood.

3. Sanmei Anshen Decoction: 10g of Ziziphus jujuba seeds, 3g each of Ophiopogon japonicus and Polygala tenuifolia, add 500ml of water and boil into 50ml, take before bed. The above three herbs all have the effects of calming the mind, soothing the nerves and calming the nerves, and when used together they have a good hypnotic effect.

4. Lily and mung bean milk: Take 25g each of lily and mung bean, a small amount of rock sugar, cook them until they are soft, and add some milk when taking. It has the effect of clearing the mind, relieving restlessness and calming down those who can't sleep in the summer. The tryptophan contained in the milk can be converted into serotonin to promote sleep.

5. Suanzaoren soup: Crush 10g of Suanzaoren, boil in water, and take it 1 hour before going to bed every night. Ziziphus jujuba seeds can inhibit the central nervous system and have a relatively constant sedative effect. It is effective for insomnia or palpitations caused by blood deficiency.

6. Calming-sense soup: Steam 15g raw lily bulb, add one egg yolk, add 200ml of water, stir well, put in some rock sugar, boil then add 50ml of water, stir well, drink one hour before going to bed. Lily has the effect of clearing the mind, soothing the nerves and calming the nerves. Drinking it regularly can produce immediate results.