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茯神 · fú shén · Poria cum Radix Pini

Calms the Shen (spirit), strengthens the Spleen, promotes urination. Specifically used when insomnia has an anxiety/restlessness component.

入睡困难

Sleep onset insomnia characterized by taking more than 30 minutes to fall asleep despite adequate opportunity. Often accompanied by racing thoughts, anxiety, or hyperarousal at bedtime.

焦虑症

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health conditions, characterized by excessive worry, fear, and physiological arousal. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) affects 3-6% of the population. Anxiety and insomnia have a bidirectional relationship — anxiety causes insomnia, and sleep loss worsens anxiety.

心血虚

The Heart lacks sufficient Blood to properly anchor the Shen (spirit). Without adequate Blood, the Shen becomes unmoored and cannot settle, resulting in insomnia with palpitations and anxiety. This pattern often overlaps with Spleen Deficiency (the Spleen generates Blood).