Clinical Application Examples of Treating Insomnia Based on the Theory of"Adjusting the Governor Vessel and Harmonizing Yin and Yang"
YUE Shuangbing
ZHANG Guanglu
ZHUO Chaolin
TIAN Huan
ZHANG Tingji
LI Yiming
JIN Yu
Abstract：Professor Li Yiming based on the theory of"the lesser yang is the pivot",proposed that"improper adjustment of the governor vessel and imbalance of yin and yang"was the core pathogenesis of insomnia related to emotions,and established the treatment principle of"adjusting the governor vessel and harmonizing yin and yang".His clinical practice used Xiao Chai Hu Decoction as the basic prescription,through precise diagnosis and flexible modification,significantly improved the sleep quality of patients.The authors of this article systematically summarized Professor Li's academic thoughts and clinical experience in treating insomnia with the modified Xiaochaihu Decoction for sleep,combined with typical medical cases,analyzed the diagnosis and treatment system of"dispelling the lesser yang,adjusting the qi mechanism,and calming the mind",providing important references for the treatment of insomnia with traditional Chinese medicine.
Keywords：InsomniaEmotional disordersImbalance of the governor vesselXiaochaihu DecoctionClinical experience
Publication Date：2026-01-15
Online Publishing Date：2026-03-27(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 51-54 )