The Clinical Research On Insomnia With Regulating Yin Yang And Ying Wei

Background:According to a local news article, Lian He Zao Bao,510000people in Singapore suffer insomnia (and this accounts for about12%of the Chinese population). As insomnia brings about an overall increase in medical costs and decreased work efficiency, the local Ministry of Health is brought to attention regarding this public health issue. Insomnia has various negative effects, ranging from poor spirit, a decline in memory and concentration abilities and slow response. Not only so, long term insomnia can also lead to an increased risk of heart disease and possible cognitive dysfunction. As such, the topic of insomnia in local context is highly worthy of investigation as it severely affects the quality of life of those who suffer from insomnia.This can be seen especially in the context of Chinese medicine, as Chinese medicine has a longstanding history in the treatment of insomnia, and posses various advantages, such as mild adverse reactions. Given that Singapore has a relatively high number of Chinese medicine physicians, the use of Chinese medicine to treat insomnia is highly convenient for the local population.Objective:Investigating the effect of formula Gui Zhi Long Gu Mu Li Tang on the treatment of insomnia and the positive changes in health of the studied patients.Method:During March2011-February2012,50patients who fitted the criteria set for the this investigation were prescribed Gui Zhi Long Gu Mu Li Tang that was produce by Taiwan pharmaceutical company, Chuang Song Rong, in the clinic Time Enterprise. The50cases were then subsequently followed up and the results of the investigation were recorded and analyzed in this thesis.Results:The investigation has shown that the method Tiao Ying Yang He Ying Wei Fa (Regulating Yin and Yang through the He Ying Wei method) is efficient in treating insomnia. Analyzing the cases in specific, the above is true in terms of fully treating the patients for96%of the cases investigated.Conclusion:From the above investigation, it is proven that the Tiao Ying Yang He Ying Wei Fa (Regulating Yin and Yang through the He Ying Wei method) is effective for treating patients suffering from sleeping disorder and insomnia.