Foundation Knowledge

Insomnia

Insomnia may occur in Heart blood deficiency, Heart-Spleen deficiency, yin deficiency heat, or phlegm-heat disturbing the Heart.

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Definition

Insomnia includes difficulty falling asleep, frequent waking, or excessive dreaming.

Clinical Meaning

Insomnia alone is not diagnostic; it must be read with irritability, palpitations, phlegm, or poor appetite.

Pitfall / Exam Tip

In exams insomnia is common; the key is distinguishing deficiency agitation from phlegm-heat disturbing the Heart.