There are several Chinese herbs and herbal formulas that are good for insomnia. Some herbal formulas are available in off the shelf products called patents and others can be formulated in a customized herbal formula to address other issues as well as insomnia. To ensure you are getting the most effective treatment, we only prescribe or recommend a Chinese herb formula or patent after a detailed consultation. Successful treatment with Chinese herbs is entirely dependent upon an accurate diagnosis based on the patient’s constitution.