Shī Mián (失眠) — Loss of Sleep
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1. Overview
Shī Mián (失眠) is a classical extra (non-channel) acupuncture point — Loss of Sleep. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use Shī Mián as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Located at the center of the heel on the bottom of the foot.
3. Actions
- See classical sources for the actions of this point.
4. Indications
- Pain in the sole of the foot
- Insomnia
5. Needling
Straight insertion 0.3 - 0.5 Cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
Shī Mián (Loss of Sleep) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use Shī Mián as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Insomnia. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
