Objective To compare the effective difference of the flying needle with intradermal needle among the shu-acupoint group , the estazolam group and the non- point acupuncture group. Methods Three undred and fifteen patients who met the inclusion criteria were randomly enrolled into three groups for the insomnia severity index (ISI) and rating changes detection. After 2-week treatment,the patients were followed up at 4 weeks later. Results The ISI decreased gradually at 1 week, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks after treatment.The therapeutic effects of the three groups were all better than ever before at 1 week, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks after treatment (P<0.05). The follow-up therapeutic effect of the flying needle acupuncture group was better than that of the estazolam group and of the non-point acupuncture group (P<0.05). The curative effect of flying needle acupuncture is better than that in the other two groups (P < 0.05). Conclusion The subjective sleep quality of insomnia patients received flying needle with intradermal needle in shu-acupoint is beter than that of insomnia patients of the Estazolam group and of the non-point acupuncture group.