Qinghao Biejia Decoction Combined with Auricular Acupoint Seed Embedding in Improving TCM Syndromes and Sleep Parameters in Perimenopausal Insomnia Patients.
Behav Sleep MedApr 23, 2026 (epub)
Ying Wu, Wei Hu, Lili Yao et al.
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In 30 seconds
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of Qinghao Biejia Decoction (QBD) combined with auricular acupoint seed embedding (AASE) in 160 perimenopausal women aged 45-55 with insomnia. The combination therapy resulted in a significant reduction in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scores of -5.82 compared to other groups, indicating improved sleep quality and TCM syndrome management.
Key findings
- The combination group had a PSQI reduction of -5.82, significantly better than QBD alone (-3.76) and AASE alone (-3.21).
- TCM syndrome scores decreased by 68.4% in the combination group compared to 45.2%, 41.8%, and 18.6% in other groups.
- The clinical effective rate for the combination therapy was 90.0%.
- Adverse events were minimal at 3.3% and classified as mild.
Why it matters
This study highlights an integrative approach to managing perimenopausal insomnia, combining traditional Chinese medicine with acupuncture techniques, which may enhance treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.