《病源论》云∶邪气客于脏腑，则卫气独营其外，行于阳，不得入于阴。行于阳则阳气
盛，
《千金方》云∶千里水汤治虚烦不眠方∶
半夏（三两） 秫米（一升） 茯苓（四两） 酸枣（二升） 麦门冬（三两） 甘草
（二两） 桂心（
姜（四两）
十二味，以千里水一石，煮米令蟹沸，扬之万过，澄取清一斗煮诸药，取二升半分三服。
又方∶疗虚劳不得眠方∶
酸枣 榆叶
分等，丸如梧子，一服五丸。
又方∶末干姜四两，汤和，顿服，覆取汗愈。
又云∶酸枣汤主虚劳烦扰，奔气在胸中，不得眠方∶
酸枣（五升） 人参（二两） 石膏（四两） 茯苓（三两） 桂心（二两） 生姜（二
两） 甘草（一
八味，以水一斗先煮酸枣，取七升，去枣，纳余药煎取三升，分三服。
《葛氏方》云∶治卒苦连时不得眠方∶
暮以新布火炙熨目，并蒸大豆，囊盛枕之，冷复易，终夜常枕，立愈。
《崔禹锡食经》云∶蛎治夜不眠，志意不定。
《本草经陶景注》云∶榆初生叶，人以作糜羹辈，令人睡眠。嵇公所谓榆令人眠。
《短剧方》流水汤主虚烦不能眠方∶
半夏（二两） 秫米（一升） 茯苓（四两）
凡三物，以流水二斗扬之三千过，令劳煮三物，得五升，分服一升，日三夜再。
《僧深方》小酸枣汤治虚劳脏虚，恚不得眠，烦不宁方∶
酸枣（二升） 母（二两） 干姜（二两） 甘草（一两） 茯苓（二两） 芎 （二
两）
凡六物，切，以水一斗煮枣，减三升，分三服。
The *Zhubing Yuanhou Lun* (Treatise on the Pathogenesis and Manifestations of All Diseases) states: When pathogenic factors invade the Zang-Fu organs, Wei Qi (Defensive Qi) circulates exclusively on the exterior, moving through the Yang aspects, and cannot enter the Yin. Moving through the Yang causes an excess of Yang Qi,
The *Qianjin Fang* (Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold) records the Qianli Shui Tang (Thousand-Li Water Decoction) for treating deficiency-heat vexation and insomnia:
Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, 3 liang) Shumi (Sorghum Grain, 1 sheng) Fuling (Poria, 4 liang) Suanzaoren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen, 2 sheng) Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix, 3 liang) Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 2 liang) Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus Cortex, 2 liang) Shengjiang (Zingiberis Recens Rhizoma, 4 liang)
Twelve ingredients in total. Use one dan of Qianli Shui (water from a flowing stream over a thousand li). Boil the Shumi until it boils vigorously. Scoop and pour it ten thousand times. Clarify and take one dou of the clear liquid to decoct the remaining herbs. Obtain two sheng and half a sheng of the decoction, divided into three doses.
Another prescription: For treating insomnia caused by deficiency-labor:
Suanzaoren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen) Yuye (Ulmus Folium)
In equal proportions, make pills the size of a Chinese quince seed (Wuzi). Take five pills per dose.
Another prescription: Powder four liang of Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), mix with hot water, take all at once, cover with blankets to induce sweating for cure.
It also says: Suanzaoren Tang (Jujube Seed Decoction) is indicated for deficiency-labor causing vexation and restlessness, with Qi rushing in the chest, leading to inability to sleep:
Suanzaoren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen, 5 sheng) Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix, 2 liang) Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 4 liang) Fuling (Poria, 3 liang) Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus Cortex, 2 liang) Shengjiang (Zingiberis Recens Rhizoma, 2 liang) Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 2 liang)
Eight ingredients in total. Use one dou of water to first decoct the Suanzaoren until seven sheng remain. Remove the seeds, add the remaining herbs, and decoct until three sheng remain. Divide into three doses.
The *Ge Shi Fang* (Prescriptions by Ge Hong) states: For treating sudden, severe, and prolonged insomnia:
At dusk, heat new cloth on fire and apply as a hot compress to the eyes. Also steam soybeans, place them in a cloth bag, and use as a pillow. Replace when cool. Sleep on it throughout the night; immediate cure is expected.
The *Cai Yu Xi Shi Jing* (Food Classic by Cui Yuxi) states: Li (Ostreae Concha, Oyster Shell) treats nighttime insomnia and unsettled mind/intent.
Tao Hongjing’s commentary on the *Ben Cao Jing* (Divine Farmer’s Materia Medica) states: The young leaves of the Elm tree, when used by people to make porridge or soup, promote sleep. This refers to Ji Gong’s statement that Elm promotes sleep.
The *Duan Ju Fang* (Short Drama Prescriptions) records Liushui Tang (Flowing Water Decoction) for treating deficiency-vexation and inability to sleep:
Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, 2 liang) Shumi (Sorghum Grain, 1 sheng) Fuling (Poria, 4 liang)
Three ingredients in total. Use two dou of Liushui (flowing water). Scoop and pour it three thousand times to agitate it. Then decoct the three ingredients until five sheng remain. Take one sheng per dose, three times during the day and twice at night.
The *Seng Shen Fang* (Monk Shen’s Prescriptions) records Xiao Suanzaoren Tang (Minor Jujube Seed Decoction) for treating deficiency-labor with visceral deficiency, anger-induced insomnia, and vexatious restlessness:
Suanzaoren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen, 2 sheng) Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, 2 liang) Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, 2 liang) Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 1 liang) Fuling (Poria, 2 liang) Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma, 2 liang)
Six ingredients in total. Slice them. Use one dou of water to decoct the Suanzaoren until the volume reduces by three sheng. Divide into three doses.