It is very painful to want to sleep but cannot, not only affecting your work and study the next day, but also, if it persists for a long time, it is easy to lead to a disorder of the biological clock, abnormal function of the organs, and cause a series of diseases. If you are often troubled by insomnia, you can massage the Baihui point, which can help you have a good night’s sleep.

Long-term clinical research in traditional Chinese medicine has proven that massaging the Baihui point can improve insomnia and enhance the quality of sleep. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the pathological changes of insomnia belong to the imbalance of Yin and Yang, and the disorder of Qi and blood. The head is the gathering place of all Yang, and the essence blood of all five internal organs and the clear Yang Qi of all six bowels all converge in the head. The Baihui point is located at the top of the head, deeply connected with the brain marrow, can receive the Qi of heaven and earth, belong to the Du Meridian, and regulate the Qi and blood of the whole body. At the same time, the Baihui point is of Yang nature, and it also contains Yin in the Yang, so it can also connect the meridians of Yin and Yang, link the meridians throughout the body, and play a very important role in regulating the balance of Yin and Yang in the body. Therefore, massaging the Baihui point regularly can achieve the effects of calming the mind, benefiting the brain, promoting Qi and activating blood, which is very helpful for treating insomnia.

The specific operation method is to first find the correct location of the Baihui point – on the central line of the head, that is, the very center of the top of the head. Before massaging the acupoint, you should relax your whole body, close your eyes, and lie on the bed. Then, use the outer side of the thumb of your right hand or the palm of your right hand, massage the Baihui point clockwise for 3-5 minutes, once every night before going to bed. At the same time, discard all杂念, silently count the number of times you massage, which will help you fall asleep faster.

In addition, the hypnotic effect of moxibustion at the Baihui point is also very significant. The method is to suspend-moxibustion with a pure moxa stick on the Baihui point for 10-15 minutes every night before going to bed. Generally, you will have a sense of sleepiness within 5-15 minutes after moxibustion. This method, while improving sleep, can also effectively improve many accompanying symptoms such as headache, dizziness, palpitations, and forgetfulness. By persistently practicing these two methods, you can improve the blood circulation in the head and effectively promote sleep.