Chinese Herbal Formulas For A Patient With Chronic Insomnia: A Case Report

Abstract

This case report presents the clinical response of a 42-year-old male patient with chronic insomnia to a Chinese herbal formula. Prior to receiving Chinese herbal medicine, the patient had insomnia for over ten years and tried various treatment modalities unsuccessfully. After more than a year of treatment with different herb formulas, the patient's symptoms showed minimal improvement until the final modified formula, significantly improving sleep quality. The patient was diagnosed with Liver qi stagnation with phlegm retention, phlegm heat disturbing the Heart, and underlying blood stasis. The final formula used was Ban Xia Hou Po Tang granules, modified. The patient's sleep quality improved from 2/10 to 9/10 on a 1-10 scale, with 10 being the best. Also, he could fall asleep every night after starting the formula. This case report highlights the potential efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine as an alternative treatment for insomnia with long-lasting results and minimal side effects.