Objective To observe the effect of acupuncture at Sishencong（EX-HN1）on insomnia to provide clinical evidence for points’ indications.Methods The 246 insomnia patients were randomized into Sishencong（EX-HN1）group with 124 cases in it and Zusanli（ST 36）group with 122 cases in it.The former was treated by puncturing Sishencong while the latter by puncturing Zusanli

once daily

15 times of treatment totally.One month later

the evaluation was made in the follow-up.Results Of the Sishencong group

79 were clinically cured

15 remarkably improved

8 improved

and 22 ineffective.Of the Zusanli group

63 were clinically cured

11 remarkably improved

8 improved

and 40 ineffective.The effect of Sishencong group was better than that of Zusanli group（P<0.05）.In the follow-up one month later

there found a better result in physical strength restore and symptom relieve in Sishencong group than in Zusanli group（P<0.01）.Conclusion Puncturing Sishencong can improve the sleep quality of insomnia patients

relieve depression and anxiety and decrease relapse rate.