18/09/2026
There is some types about sleeping problems according TCM.
In Traditional Chinese medicine, night time is Yin and daytime is Yang. Night time is for the functions of resting, digesting, and sleeping. Daytime is for working, eating, and exercising.
If your Yin and yang become imbalance, it causes insomnia easily.
1, Heart and Spleen imbalance
If you have a difficulty of falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night, and vivid dreaming. It can be caused the emotions such as worry, overthinking, and anxiety, which imbalance between the Heart and Spleen organs.
2, liver
If you always wake up between 1am-3am, it can be caused by a blockage of Qi (energy) in the liver, leading to irritability, frustration, and a feeling of being emotionally stuck. Some people experience of discomfort, abdominal distention, and headaches as well.
3, Imbalance between Kidney Yin and Heart Yin
If you experience hot flashes, night sweats, dry mouth and throat, palpitations and a feeling of restlessness it can be because of imbalance between kidney and heart. Low Kidney Yin fails to rise and cool the fiery Heart.