Exploring the therapeutic principles and methods for insomnia based on four seasons from the perspective of ascending and descending of yang qi

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The treatment of insomnia can be optimized by dynamically adjusting therapeutic principles across the four seasons based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine theory of the ascending and descending of yang qi in the zang-fu organs. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Bin PENG; Shijie XU; Huamin ZHANG; Ya Gao

doi:10.70976/j.1008-0805.szgygy-2026-1001

May 1, 2026Lishizhen medicine and materia medica research

Exploring the therapeutic principles and methods for insomnia based on four seasons from the perspective of ascending and descending of yang qi

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This research examines the relationship between seasonal changes in yang qi and treatment principles for insomnia.
Analyzed therapeutic principles based on the dynamics of yang qi through the four seasons.
Investigated specific treatment methods aligned with the characteristics of each season's influence on insomnia.
Explored connections between organ systems and their impact on insomnia symptoms.
Spring treatment focuses on regulating liver qi and strengthening spleen yang; methods include soothing liver and enhancing yang.
Summer treatment emphasizes clearing heat and excess, while nurturing yin for deficiencies; methods include cooling and dampness removal.
Autumn and winter treatments aim to promote downward yang and substantiate storage, including harmonizing lung and spleen functions.

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Explores seasonal treatment methods for insomnia, suggesting a link to yang qi dynamics.

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PENG et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1fc56bdee9eb8c0dce6d39 https://doi.org/10.70976/j.1008-0805.szgygy-2026-1001

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Exploring the therapeutic principles and methods for insomnia based on four seasons from the perspective of ascending and descending of yang qi

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Exploring the therapeutic principles and methods for insomnia based on four seasons from the perspective of ascending and descending of yang qi

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