Suan Zao Ren (Zizyphus) Review: The TCM Insomnia Gold Standard

In the West, we often view insomnia as a singular problem: “I can’t sleep.” In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), insomnia is nuanced. There is “difficulty falling asleep” (Excess Heat) and “difficulty staying asleep” (Blood Deficiency). For the latter—waking up at 3:00 AM with a racing heart and unable to return to sleep—TCM has a gold […]