TCM Recipes for Better Sleep: 10 Calming Evening Soups and Teas
This is food therapy information, not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet or health routine, especially if you are taking medications or have existing health conditions.
Last updated: April 2026
This is food therapy information, not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet or health routine, especially if you are taking medications or have existing health conditions.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has used food therapy for insomnia for over 2,000 years, targeting the root cause rather than just the symptom. The approach centers on calming the "shen" (spirit/mind), nourishing heart blood, and clearing internal heat that disrupts sleep. Key ingredients include suan zao ren (sour jujube seed), bai he (lily bulb), lian zi (lotus seed), long yan rou (longan flesh), and fu shen (poria spirit). These ingredients appear repeatedly in classical Chinese medical texts and remain staples in modern TCM clinical practice. Below, you will find 10 evening soups and teas — each drawn from Chinese-language food therapy sources — with full recipes, ingredient explanations, and guidance on which sleep patterns they address best (translated from Chinese).
Why TCM Connects Sleep to the Heart and Liver
In Western medicine, insomnia is primarily a neurological issue. TCM sees it differently. Sleep depends on the shen, which resides in the heart. When heart blood is sufficient and the liver qi flows smoothly, the shen settles at night and you sleep deeply. When something goes wrong — heart blood deficiency, liver fire rising, yin deficiency with empty heat, or spleen qi weakness — the shen becomes agitated, and insomnia follows.
According to Chinese clinical literature, TCM classifies insomnia into several pattern types (translated from Chinese):
- Heart-spleen deficiency (心脾两虚): Difficulty falling asleep, dream-disturbed sleep, fatigue, poor appetite. The heart lacks blood to anchor the shen, and the spleen fails to produce enough qi and blood.
- Heart-kidney disharmony (心肾不交): Restlessness, hot flashes at night, dry mouth, palpitations. The kidney water fails to cool the heart fire.
- Liver fire rising (肝火上炎): Irritability, headaches, bitter taste in the mouth, difficulty falling asleep. Emotional stress causes liver qi stagnation that transforms into fire.
- Phlegm-heat disturbing the mind (痰热扰心): Heavy head, chest oppression, disturbed sleep with vivid dreams, nausea. Damp-phlegm accumulates and generates heat.
- Heart-gallbladder qi deficiency (心胆气虚): Easily startled awake, timid, sighing frequently. Insufficient qi in the heart and gallbladder fails to stabilize the shen.
Each of the 10 recipes below targets one or more of these patterns. Matching the right recipe to your specific sleep issue is what makes TCM food therapy effective — it is not a one-size-fits-all approach.
A 2023 review published in a Beijing municipal health bulletin noted that dietary therapy for insomnia should be maintained for at least 2 weeks before evaluating results, and that if symptoms do not improve or are accompanied by anxiety and palpitations, professional medical consultation is necessary (translated from Chinese).
The 10 Calming Evening Soups and Teas
1. Suan Zao Ren Tang (Sour Jujube Seed Soup) — 酸枣仁汤
Target pattern: Liver blood deficiency with empty heat Best for: People who fall asleep late, wake up frequently, and feel irritable or have dry mouth at night
Suan zao ren tang is arguably the most famous sleep formula in all of Chinese medicine. It originates from Zhang Zhongjing's "Jin Gui Yao Lue" (Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet), written around 200 CE. The formula has been used continuously for over 1,800 years.
Ingredients (translated from Chinese):
- Suan zao ren (sour jujube seed): 30g
- Fu ling (poria): 15g
- Zhi mu (anemarrhena rhizome): 10g
- Chuan xiong (Sichuan lovage): 6g
- Gan cao (licorice root): 3g
Preparation:
- Lightly dry-fry the suan zao ren in a pan until fragrant (about 3-4 minutes over low heat). This activates the sedative compounds.
- Combine all ingredients in a pot with 1 liter of water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 30 minutes.
- Strain and divide into 2 servings. Drink the first serving after dinner and the second 30-60 minutes before bed.
Why it works: Suan zao ren is the chief herb — sweet, sour, and moistening. It nourishes liver blood and calms the shen. Fu ling quiets the mind. Zhi mu clears empty heat (the kind that makes you feel warm and restless at night). Chuan xiong moves liver blood to prevent stagnation. Gan cao harmonizes the formula. According to Baidu Baike's entry on suan zao ren tang, this combination "nourishes blood, calms the spirit, clears heat, and eliminates irritability" (translated from Chinese).
Research note: Modern pharmacological studies have identified jujubosides A and B in suan zao ren, which show sedative and anxiolytic effects in animal models. A clinical review from Fujian Provincial Third People's Hospital documented Professor Yu Shenchu's experience using this formula, noting it was most effective when the suan zao ren dosage was increased to 30-60g for severe insomnia (translated from Chinese).
2. Bai He Lian Zi Geng (Lily Bulb and Lotus Seed Sweet Soup) — 百合莲子羹
Target pattern: Yin deficiency with internal heat Best for: People with dry mouth, hot palms and soles at night, heart palpitations, and anxiety-driven insomnia
Ingredients:
- Bai he (dried lily bulb): 20g
- Lian zi (lotus seeds, cores removed): 30g
- Yin er (white wood ear fungus): 10g (half a dried piece)
- Bing tang (rock sugar): 15g or to taste
Preparation:
- Soak the white wood ear fungus in cold water for 1 hour until fully expanded. Trim the hard base and tear into small pieces.
- Soak lily bulb and lotus seeds in warm water for 30 minutes.
- Place white wood ear in a pot with 1.5 liters of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 45 minutes until it becomes slightly gelatinous.
- Add lily bulb and lotus seeds. Continue simmering for 30 minutes.
- Add rock sugar in the last 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Why it works: Lily bulb clears heart heat, moistens the lungs, and calms the spirit — it is one of TCM's premier "yin-nourishing, spirit-calming" ingredients. Lotus seeds strengthen the spleen and heart while stabilizing the shen. White wood ear fungus deeply nourishes yin and generates fluids. This combination addresses the root cause of yin-deficiency insomnia: insufficient cooling fluids that leave internal heat unchecked at night.
According to a Beijing Science and Technology Report article on sleep-promoting foods, lily bulb combined with lotus seeds is especially suited for people whose insomnia is accompanied by mouth dryness and irritability (translated from Chinese).
3. Gui Yuan Lian Zi Tang (Longan and Lotus Seed Soup) — 桂圆莲子汤
Target pattern: Heart-spleen deficiency Best for: People who are exhausted but cannot sleep, have poor memory, dream excessively, and wake up feeling unrefreshed
Ingredients:
- Long yan rou (dried longan flesh): 40g
- Lian zi (lotus seeds): 40g
- Hong zao (red dates): 6 pieces
- Water: 800ml
Preparation:
- Rinse longan flesh and red dates. Remove date pits if desired (pitted dates produce a sweeter, less astringent broth).
- Soak lotus seeds for 20 minutes. Remove the green core (lian zi xin) if you find the bitter taste unpleasant — though the core itself has heart-clearing properties.
- Combine all ingredients in a clay pot or regular saucepan with 800ml water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
- Serve warm, eating the solids along with the broth.
Why it works: Longan flesh is warm, sweet, and directly nourishes heart blood and spleen qi. It has been described in classical texts as "the fruit that calms the spirit." Combined with lotus seeds (which strengthen spleen and calm the heart) and red dates (which boost qi and blood), this is a deeply warming and building soup. It is ideal for people whose insomnia stems from depletion — overwork, chronic illness, postpartum recovery, or extended periods of stress.
This recipe appears in multiple Chinese food therapy databases as a go-to formula for heart-spleen deficiency insomnia. A Guangdong Provincial TCM Administration bulletin specifically recommends drinking this soup in the evening for its "heart-nourishing, spirit-calming, spleen-strengthening, and kidney-tonifying" properties (translated from Chinese).
4. Sang Shen Gou Qi Cha (Mulberry and Goji Berry Tea) — 桑葚枸杞茶
Target pattern: Liver-kidney yin deficiency Best for: People who sleep lightly, wake early (3-5 AM), have lower back soreness, tinnitus, or premature graying
Ingredients:
- Sang shen (dried mulberries): 15g
- Gou qi zi (goji berries): 10g
- Boiling water: 300ml
Preparation:
- Place mulberries and goji berries in a tea cup or small teapot.
- Pour boiling water over the ingredients.
- Cover and steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Drink warm, 1 hour before bedtime. You can refill with hot water 2-3 times.
- Eat the berries after drinking for maximum benefit.
Why it works: Mulberries nourish liver and kidney yin, cool blood, and generate fluids. Goji berries nourish liver and kidney, brighten the eyes, and supplement essence. Together, they address the deep yin deficiency that causes people to wake too early — in TCM, the 3-5 AM window corresponds to lung time, and early waking during this period often indicates insufficient yin to keep the yang contained during sleep.
A Guangdong Provincial TCM health bulletin recommended this tea specifically for pre-bedtime consumption, noting it should be drunk warm rather than hot for optimal effect (translated from Chinese).
5. Lian Xin Zhu Ye Cha (Lotus Heart and Bamboo Leaf Tea) — 莲心竹叶茶
Target pattern: Heart fire blazing Best for: People who feel mentally agitated, have mouth ulcers, dark urine, a red tongue tip, and cannot quiet their mind at bedtime
Ingredients:
- Lian zi xin (lotus seed cores — the small green embryo): 3-5g
- Zhu ye (bamboo leaves): 3g
- Boiling water: 250ml
Preparation:
- Place lotus seed cores and bamboo leaves in a cup.
- Pour boiling water over them.
- Steep for 8-10 minutes.
- Drink warm. This tea is naturally bitter — that bitterness is the medicinal property.
Why it works: Lotus seed cores are intensely bitter and cold, and they go directly to the heart channel to clear heart fire. Bamboo leaves are sweet, bland, and cold — they clear heat from the heart and promote urination to drain heat downward. This is a targeted formula for excess-type insomnia where the problem is too much fire rather than too little yin.
According to Chinese clinical sources, this tea is particularly effective during summer months when heat naturally rises, or after periods of emotional stress that generate internal fire (translated from Chinese). It is not suitable for people with cold constitutions or spleen-yang deficiency.
Important note: This is a cooling formula. If you tend to feel cold, have loose stools, or have a pale tongue, this tea may not be appropriate for you. Consult a TCM practitioner.
6. Bai He Suan Zao Ren Tang (Lily Bulb and Jujube Seed Compound Soup) — 百合酸枣仁汤
Target pattern: Yin and blood deficiency with empty heat Best for: Chronic insomnia with concurrent anxiety, night sweats, and heart palpitations — a strengthened version of Recipe #1
Ingredients:
- Bai he (lily bulb): 30g
- Suan zao ren (sour jujube seed): 15g
- Fu ling (poria): 9g
- Zhi mu (anemarrhena): 9g
- Chuan xiong (Sichuan lovage): 9g
Preparation:
- Dry-fry suan zao ren until fragrant.
- Soak lily bulb for 20 minutes.
- Combine all ingredients in a pot with 800ml water.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 40 minutes.
- Strain and drink in 2 divided doses — afternoon and evening.
Why it works: This formula combines the classical suan zao ren tang with lily bulb to create a more powerful yin-nourishing and spirit-calming effect. The addition of lily bulb addresses lung and heart yin simultaneously, making this formula better suited for people whose insomnia is accompanied by a dry cough, dry skin, or feelings of emptiness in the chest.
A Yibin Second People's Hospital clinical guide lists this as one of their recommended food therapy prescriptions for chronic insomnia, noting its suitability for patients with "yin and blood deficiency type" sleep disorders (translated from Chinese).
7. Fu Shen Yuan Zhi Ning Xin Tang (Poria Spirit and Polygala Calming Soup) — 茯神远志宁心汤
Target pattern: Heart-gallbladder qi deficiency Best for: People who are easily startled, wake from frightening dreams, feel timid or anxious, and have a general sense of unease
Ingredients:
- Fu shen (poria spirit — poria with the pine root running through it): 25g
- Yuan zhi (polygala root): 20g
- Lean pork: 300g
- Ginger: 2 slices
- Water: 1.2 liters
Preparation:
- Blanch the pork in boiling water for 2 minutes to remove impurities. Drain and cut into chunks.
- Combine pork, fu shen, yuan zhi, and ginger in a clay pot or heavy-bottomed pot with 1.2 liters of water.
- Bring to a boil, skim any foam, then reduce to a very low simmer.
- Cook for 1.5-2 hours.
- Season with a small pinch of salt. Serve warm, drinking the broth and eating the pork.
Why it works: Fu shen is a specialized form of poria that grows around pine roots, giving it stronger spirit-calming properties than regular fu ling. Yuan zhi (polygala) calms the spirit, expels phlegm from the heart, and has been called "the far-reaching will herb" because it helps reconnect the heart and kidneys. The pork provides substance and nourishment.
A Cosmopolitan Hong Kong health article featuring TCM practitioner recommendations listed this soup as one of five "heart-nourishing, spirit-calming" food therapy recipes for improving sleep quality, noting it is particularly effective for "insomnia with excessive dreaming, forgetfulness, heart palpitations, and mental confusion" (translated from Chinese).
8. Qing Xin An Shen Tang (Clear Heart, Calm Spirit Soup) — 清心安神汤
Target pattern: Heart yin deficiency with restlessness Best for: People who feel fidgety and restless at bedtime, cannot get comfortable, and whose minds race with thoughts
Ingredients:
- Huai xiao mai (wheat berries): 40g
- Bai he (lily bulb): 25g
- Lian zi (lotus seeds): 20g
- Ou (lotus root): 2 sections, peeled and sliced
- Lean pork: 300g
- Water: 1.5 liters
Preparation:
- Blanch pork and cut into pieces.
- Soak wheat berries for 30 minutes. Rinse lily bulb and lotus seeds.
- Peel lotus root and cut into thick rounds.
- Combine everything in a pot with 1.5 liters of water.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 2 hours.
- Add a pinch of salt to taste.
Why it works: Huai xiao mai (wheat berry) is sweet and cool, and it nourishes heart yin — it is the chief ingredient in the classical formula Gan Mai Da Zao Tang (Licorice, Wheat, and Date Decoction) used for emotional disorders and insomnia. Lotus root clears heat and calms the mind. Combined with lily bulb and lotus seeds, this soup "clears the heart, eliminates irritability, calms the spirit, and stabilizes the will" (translated from Chinese).
A JMHF (Jockey Club Man Fai Foundation) summer wellness article specifically recommended this soup for its ability to address heat-related insomnia and restlessness (translated from Chinese).
9. He Huan Hua Cha (Silk Tree Flower Tea) — 合欢花茶
Target pattern: Liver qi stagnation with emotional insomnia Best for: People whose insomnia is triggered by worry, anger, grief, or emotional upheaval — the kind of sleeplessness that follows a bad day, an argument, or a period of grief
Ingredients:
- He huan hua (silk tree flower/Albizia julibrissin flower): 10g
- Mei gui hua (rosebud): 5g
- Feng mi (honey): 1 teaspoon (optional)
- Boiling water: 300ml
Preparation:
- Place silk tree flowers and rosebuds in a cup.
- Pour boiling water and steep for 10 minutes.
- Add honey if desired. Drink warm in the evening.
Why it works: He huan hua literally translates to "happiness-joining flower." In TCM, it relieves liver depression, calms the spirit, and "harmonizes the five organs and the will." It has been used since ancient times specifically for insomnia caused by emotional disturbance. Rosebuds add gentle liver-soothing and qi-moving properties. This is not a heavy sedative formula — it works by resolving the emotional stagnation that prevents the shen from settling.
Chinese TCM sources describe he huan hua as one of the herbs that can "calm the five organs, harmonize the mind and will, and bring joy" — making it uniquely suited for grief- and stress-related insomnia (translated from Chinese).
10. Shou Wu Teng An Mian Tang (Fleeceflower Stem Sleep Soup) — 首乌藤安眠汤
Target pattern: Liver-kidney deficiency with blood deficiency Best for: Elderly insomnia, chronic sleep issues in people with general weakness, anemia, or post-illness recovery
Ingredients:
- Shou wu teng (fleeceflower stem/ye jiao teng): 20g
- Suan zao ren (sour jujube seed): 15g
- Long yan rou (longan flesh): 15g
- Gou qi zi (goji berries): 10g
- Hong zao (red dates): 5 pieces
- Lean pork or chicken: 250g
- Water: 1 liter
Preparation:
- Blanch the meat and cut into pieces.
- Dry-fry suan zao ren until fragrant.
- Combine all ingredients in a clay pot with 1 liter of water.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1.5-2 hours on low heat.
- Season lightly with salt.
- Drink the broth and eat the meat and berries in the evening.
Why it works: Shou wu teng (also known as ye jiao teng, "vine of nocturnal crossing") is named for its sleep-promoting properties. It nourishes the liver and kidneys, supplements blood, and calms the spirit. The name itself comes from the observation that the vine's leaves fold together at night — a botanical metaphor for sleep. Combined with the blood-nourishing power of longan, goji berries, and red dates, plus the sedative effect of suan zao ren, this is a comprehensive tonifying and sleep-promoting formula.
A Guangdong Provincial TCM Administration health article noted that shou wu teng "nourishes the liver and kidneys, stops deficiency sweating, and calms the spirit to promote sleep" (translated from Chinese). It is particularly recommended for people over 50 whose insomnia is related to age-related depletion.
How to Choose the Right Recipe for Your Sleep Issue
Selecting the correct recipe depends on identifying your pattern. Here is a simplified guide:
| Your Main Symptoms | Likely Pattern | Best Recipe |
|---|---|---|
| Exhausted but cannot sleep, poor memory, pale face | Heart-spleen deficiency | #3 Longan Lotus Seed Soup |
| Restless, hot at night, dry mouth, palpitations | Yin deficiency with heat | #2 Lily Lotus Sweet Soup or #6 Lily Jujube Compound |
| Irritable, headaches, bitter taste, wired at bedtime | Liver fire | #5 Lotus Heart Bamboo Tea |
| Light sleep, early waking (3-5 AM), back soreness | Liver-kidney yin deficiency | #4 Mulberry Goji Tea |
| Emotional stress, worry-driven sleeplessness | Liver qi stagnation | #9 Silk Tree Flower Tea |
| Easily startled awake, anxious, timid | Heart-gallbladder qi deficiency | #7 Poria Polygala Soup |
| Chronic insomnia, elderly, weak constitution | Blood and yin deficiency | #10 Fleeceflower Stem Soup |
| Mind racing, restless, cannot get comfortable | Heart yin deficiency | #8 Clear Heart Soup |
| General insomnia, irritability, night restlessness | Liver blood deficiency with heat | #1 Suan Zao Ren Tang |
Statistical context from Chinese clinical practice (translated from Chinese):
- Approximately 38.2% of Chinese adults report some degree of sleep disturbance, according to data cited in Chinese health publications
- Heart-spleen deficiency and yin deficiency with empty heat are the two most commonly diagnosed insomnia patterns in TCM clinical practice
- Food therapy is typically recommended alongside acupuncture and herbal medicine as part of a comprehensive approach, not as a standalone treatment
- Chinese clinical guidelines suggest a minimum 2-week trial period for dietary interventions before assessing effectiveness
- Suan zao ren (sour jujube seed) appears in over 60% of TCM insomnia formulas, making it the single most frequently used sleep herb in the tradition
- Studies show the jujuboside compounds in suan zao ren interact with GABA-A receptors, providing a modern pharmacological explanation for traditional use
- Lily bulb consumption for insomnia has been documented in Chinese medical texts dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE)
- TCM practitioners typically recommend consuming sleep-promoting soups 1-2 hours before bed for optimal effect
What to Eat and What to Avoid Before Bed — TCM Perspective
TCM dietary guidelines for sleep extend beyond specific recipes. Chinese food therapy sources recommend several general principles (translated from Chinese):
Foods that support sleep:
- Millet (xiao mi): Considered the best grain for calming the shen. Millet porridge before bed is a common recommendation across Chinese health sources.
- Walnuts (he tao): Nourish the kidneys and calm the spirit. 2-3 walnuts in the evening.
- Warm milk with honey: While not traditionally Chinese, TCM acknowledges milk as sweet and neutral, suitable for nourishing yin.
- Bananas: Sweet and cold, they clear heat and moisten the intestines. Suitable for heat-type insomnia.
Foods to avoid in the evening:
- Strong tea and coffee: These are stimulating and scatter the shen.
- Spicy foods: They generate internal heat that rises and disturbs the heart.
- Heavy, greasy foods: They burden the spleen and stomach, creating damp-phlegm that disturbs sleep.
- Cold and raw foods: They weaken the spleen yang, impairing the production of qi and blood needed for sleep.
- Alcohol: While it may seem sedating initially, TCM considers it heating and damp-producing, leading to restless, unrefreshing sleep.
Can TCM Food Therapy Replace Sleep Medications?
This is an important question that deserves an honest answer. TCM food therapy is not a replacement for medical treatment of severe insomnia. It occupies a specific place in the TCM therapeutic hierarchy:
- Mild, occasional insomnia: Food therapy alone may be sufficient, especially when the cause is temporary (seasonal changes, mild stress, dietary indiscretion).
- Moderate, chronic insomnia: Food therapy works best as a complement to acupuncture and/or herbal medicine prescribed by a qualified TCM practitioner.
- Severe insomnia with underlying conditions: Medical evaluation is essential. Food therapy can support but not replace appropriate medical care.
Chinese clinical guidelines consistently emphasize that if dietary interventions do not show improvement within 2 weeks, or if insomnia is accompanied by significant anxiety, depression, or heart palpitations, professional consultation is necessary (translated from Chinese).
How Long Before You See Results?
Most Chinese food therapy sources recommend consistency over intensity. Here is a general timeline based on Chinese clinical literature:
- 3-5 days: You may notice subtle improvements in how quickly you fall asleep or the quality of your dreams.
- 1-2 weeks: More consistent improvements in sleep duration and depth. This is the minimum recommended trial period.
- 4-6 weeks: Deeper constitutional changes. If you are addressing a genuine pattern imbalance (such as yin deficiency or heart blood deficiency), this is when the underlying condition begins to shift.
- Ongoing: Many Chinese food therapy practitioners recommend rotating recipes seasonally or adjusting based on changing symptoms.
FAQ
Q: Can I combine multiple sleep recipes from this list? A: It is best to focus on one recipe at a time for 1-2 weeks. Combining multiple formulas can create conflicting effects — for example, a warming soup (#3) combined with a cooling tea (#5) would work against each other. Choose the recipe that best matches your pattern and commit to it consistently.
Q: Are these recipes safe during pregnancy? A: Some ingredients, particularly chuan xiong (Sichuan lovage) in recipes #1 and #6, have blood-moving properties that may not be appropriate during pregnancy. Pregnant women should consult both their obstetrician and a qualified TCM practitioner before using any of these formulas.
Q: Where can I buy ingredients like suan zao ren and fu shen? A: These are available at Chinese herbal medicine shops, many Asian grocery stores, and online retailers specializing in Chinese herbs. Look for stores that sell medicinal-grade herbs rather than culinary-grade, as the quality and potency differ significantly.
Q: Can children use these recipes? A: Some recipes, particularly the milder teas (#4, #5, #9) and sweet soups (#2, #3), can be adapted for children over 5 years old at reduced quantities (typically one-third to one-half the adult dose). However, children's insomnia often has different causes than adult insomnia, and a pediatric TCM practitioner should be consulted.
Q: I have a cold constitution (always feeling cold). Which recipes should I avoid? A: Avoid the cooling formulas: #5 (Lotus Heart Bamboo Tea) and #8 (Clear Heart Soup). Instead, focus on the warming, blood-nourishing recipes: #3 (Longan Lotus Seed Soup) and #10 (Fleeceflower Stem Soup). Recipe #1 (Suan Zao Ren Tang) is neutral enough for most constitutions.
Sources
- Zhang Zhongjing, Jin Gui Yao Lue (Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet), circa 200 CE — original source for Suan Zao Ren Tang
- Beijing Municipal Health Commission — TCM insomnia dietary guide (天坛科普——中医失眠饮食指南)
- Guangdong Provincial TCM Administration — sleep-promoting food therapy recommendations (翻来覆去睡不着，总有一款安神茶饮适合你)
- Cosmopolitan Hong Kong — 5 heart-nourishing, spirit-calming soup recipes (失眠湯水食譜｜中醫分享5款養心安神食療)
- HK01 — TCM practitioner sleep tea recommendations (失眠飲食｜百合茶/枸杞菊花寧心安神)
- Bowtie & JP Health — TCM insomnia treatment and food therapy (中醫如何治療失眠？失眠湯水有用嗎？)
- Beijing Science and Technology Report — 5 sleep-promoting food ingredients (药食同源助睡眠：中医师推荐5种安神食材搭配指南)
- Fujian Provincial Third People's Hospital — Professor Yu Shenchu's clinical experience with Suan Zao Ren Tang
- Guangdong Provincial TCM Administration — sleep soup and herbal tea recommendations (睡眠不好？喝好这碗汤，安心睡到天亮)
- Baidu Baike — Suan Zao Ren Tang (酸枣仁汤) entry
— The Yao Shan Guide Team