Abstract:This article introduced the clinical effect of Director XU Fu using acupuncture in the treatment of insomnia. Director XU Fu holds that the main etiologies of insomnia include organic diseases,emotional factors, lifestyle habits, and medication factors. The common pathogenesis of insomnia is yin-yang disharmony and visceral disharmony. In the treatment of insomnia,it is necessary to distinguish between the root and branches of the disease, distinguish between deficiency and excess, identify the disease location, and pay attention to treating both the root and branches of the disease, to achieve the goal of balancing yin and yang and regulating viscera and bowels. Based on a clear syndrome differentiation, Director XU Fu simplifies the selection of points and skillfully combines acupuncture and manipulation, scalp acupuncture and body acupuncture;with the combination of specific acupuncture manipulations,he makes good use of scalp acupuncture with lifting method to stimulate points, improve neurological function,reduce patients' anxiety,and improve sleep quality. Combined with various treatment methods such as moxibustion and auricular points,the curative effect of treating insomnia is significant.