Exploring the mechanism of intestinal flora on insomnia based on the theory of"stomach disorders leading to restless sleep"
The Su Wen:Inverse Regulation Discourse has an account that"if the stomach is not harmonious,sleep is disturbed."However,the pathogenesis of insomnia caused by irregular diet is not yet clear.Modern research has found that gut microbiota serves as a bridge between the gastrointestinal system and the central nervous system and connects them,which aligns with the traditional Chinese medical viewpoint of"stomach disharmony leading to restless sleep".This article takes the intestinal flora as a starting point to explore the intrinsic connection between gastrointestinal discomfort and the onset of insomnia.By integrating the modern pathogenesis of insomnia with the traditional Chinese medicine theory,this study aims to clarify the pathogenesis of"stomach disorders leading to restless sleep",providing a new perspective for the treatment of insomnia.