Looking to promote longevity in your life, vitality in your existence? A regular uptake of tonic herbs may be just the ticket. There are a number of tonic herbs, many originating from Chinese Medicine. Some are more appropriate for different biological systems of the body, for example, the cardiovascular system, and yet each biological system is intimately intertwined with another. Many ailments that we experience today, such as, insomnia or depressions, may be symptoms of an imbalance in one or more of the body’s systems, and in some cases, an imbalance of Shen or spirit, which resides in the system of the heart.
A particular manifestation of imbalanced Shen are nervous disorders, like sleep disturbances or nightmares. Anxiety and unsettled-ness, or any experiences that have disturbed one’s spirit may be restored with prolonged use of the tonic herb, Reishi.
Reishi Mushrooms have been a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for millenia. It is an adaptogen, which is a class of tonic herbs, that work to bring systems of the body to homeostasis. In western tradition, the reishi mushroom has multiple anti-viral and anti-tumor properties. In TCM, the reishi is used as a tonic herb for calming the spirit as it works to cool the heart fire. Actually, Reishi has many applications, as it is one of the primary tonic herbs in Chinese medicine. For the purpose of calming the human spirit, Reishi may be the medicinal of choice.