[METHODS] Ninety-six cases of menopausal insomnia were randomized into 3 groups , Xinshu ( BL 15 ) , Shenshu ( BL 23 ) , Sishencong ( EX-HN 1 ) , Shenmen ( HT 7 ) , Sanyinjiao ( SP 6 ) were chosen in the restore interaction between the heart and the kidney group ( group A , 32 cases ) ; Zhaohai ( KI 6 ) , Jiaoxin ( KI 8 ) , Shenmai ( BL 62 ) , Pucan ( BL 61 ) were chosen in the acupuncturing qiao mai group ( group B , 32 cases ) ; auricular Shenmen ( TF4 ) and sensitive spot at the distribution area of auricular vagus nervus were chosen in the ear acupuncture group ( group C , 32 cases ) .