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| A scientometric study on Ejiao in the treatment of insomnia |
| Hits 27 Download times 10 Received:April 29, 2026 |
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| DOI
10.11656/j.issn.1673-9043.2026.09.12 |
| Key Words
insomnia;Ejiao;scientometrics;amino acids;nourishing blood for tranquilization;deficiency of both qi and blood |
| Author Name | Affiliation | E-mail | | WANG Zhichao | Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China | | | BIAN Guohao | Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China | | | SONG Zhihui | Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China | | | WANG Yi | Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China | vip_wangyi@126.com | | CUI Yuanlu | Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China | ylcui@tjutcm.edu.cn | | CHEN Yibing | Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China | |
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| Abstract
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| [Objective] To analyze the research trends and hotspots of Ejiao and its main components in the field of insomnia using scientometric methods，and to evaluate its potential in the treatment of insomnia due to qi-blood deficiency. [Methods] Relevant literature on sedation，hypnotic effects，and Ejiao was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database from January 2000 up to December 2025. Scientometric analyses were performed using CiteSpace，VOSviewer，and the R software，and the underlying mechanisms were further explored alongside the quantitative findings. [Results] A total of 1 207 publications were included. Research in this field mainly focused on multiple mechanisms，including neurotransmitter regulation，synergistic antioxidant effects，acetylcholinesterase inhibition，anti-inflammatory activity，and amino acid supplementation. [Conclusion] In conjunction with the traditional Chinese medicine theory of “nourishing blood to tranquilize the spirit”，this study further suggests that Ejiao holds application potential for treating insomnia due to qi-blood deficiency. This finding provides a theoretical basis and research direction for expanding its clinical indications. |
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