In ancient China, if you walked into an acupuncture office, you would likely see a big pot of tea steaming and simmering on the stove…
In fact, if you did not see this, you would likely walk out.
This pot contained an ancient secret tonic formula called “Healer’s Tea”…
But this tea is not just for healers.
They gave it this name, because healers are constantly GIVING…
They give their love, service and devotion…
And also their primal life force.
This is one reason that, sadly, many healers wear themselves out…
They give too much of their energy, and eventually they feel depleted.
Healer’s Tea is a traditional tonic for those who give…
It is traditionally used to replenish the energy spent by those who give of themselves:
Mothers, care givers, healers, elders, and anyone who is in a position of service and giving.
It works by gently restoring what’s called “yin” in Chinese medicine…
This is the soft, feminine live giving energy.
It is akin to water…
(Which is why we called this blend “Restored Essence”…)
Another way to think of yin is like a “container”, that holds your life force…
Kind of like a water bucket.
What happens if the bucket has holes, cracks or a leak…?
No matter how much “energy” is in it, it will never be full.
Our Restored Essence formula helps strengthen your “container”, so you can fully and deeply replenish your energy.
Our Restored Essence Blend has 4 Simple Ingredients…
Dendrobium, Goji Berries, Schisandra Berries, & Licorice Root.
These 4 “tiny dragon” tonic herbs work as a team, to help restore your life force…
Dendrobium - (Shi Hu)
Dendrobium is the “leader” of this blend…
It is also known as “Chinese Orchid”.
The reason this herb leads, is because in Taoist herbalism she is traditionally used to replenish the Yin FLUIDS of the body.
The Chinese knew the fluids related to our life force - Our “Chi” and “Jing”.
In Taoist herbalism, Dendrobium is traditionally used to replenish the body's Yin fluids and Jing…
In Taoist tradition, Dendrobium:
- Is traditionally given to those who spend their energy in service/healer work and giving.
- Is traditionally said to replenish spent “Yin Jing” in the kidneys (aka fills up your life force bank account!)
- Is traditionally enjoyed for moist, beautiful skin.
In this formula, it is traditionally combined with Goji Berries, Schisandra Berries, & Licorice Root…
Lycium/Goji Berry - (Gou Qi Zi)
Goji Berries are known world wild as those delicious little red “superfood” berries in trail mix and health food stores…
But they have a FAR richer history.
Legend says Li Ch’ing Yuen swore by these little “longevity” berries, and that he lived to be over 250 years old!!
Daily consumption of these berries is said to lead to a long, vigorous and happy life…
In fact, it is said in China that eating a handful of these cute little berries a day will make you happy for the entire day!
When eaten everyday for a period of time, eventually you wont stop smiling…
Other benefits include:
- Minerals and other superfood nutrients
- Traditionally said to brighten the spirit and complexion
In Chinese herbalism, tonic herbs are traditionally combined in formulas.
Schisandra Berries - (Wu Wei Zi)
Schisandra berries are known as the “quintessential” Chinese tonic herb…
In china the name literally means “5 flavored berry”, because they berry has ALL 5 flavours!
Sweet, sour, salty, pungent, and bitter…
And if you have ever tasted one, you know why they gave it that name…
There is SO much to share about this magical little berry. That being said, I am going to keep it brief and to the point…
There’s an ancient Chinese story about a man named Hai Nan Gong. He consumed schisandra berries everyday for 16 years…
As a result, he had the complexion of a “Jade Girl” (A poetic way of expressing beauty in China)…
Legend says that he would stay dry in water, and unburned in fire.
In other words, he had immortal skin!!
This is why the finest berries were reserved for royalty and wealthy women…
In Taoist lore, Schisandra taken for 100 days is said to sharpen the mind and bring a radiant complexion.
Schisandra is best known for these benefits:
- A classic Taoist beauty and mind tonic
- Traditionally valued for keeping skin radiant
- Premium “mind” tonic, acting similar to caffeine/coffee but without the stimulating effects.
- Continuous use encourages overall vitality and well being.
Like I said, this is just scratching the surface of this potent little berry…
In this formula, it is traditionally combined with goji, dendrobium and licorice.
Chinese Licorice Root - (Gan Cao)
Everyone has heard of Licorice root… But few know that this potent herb is as important as Ginseng in Chinese herbalism!
It is known as the “Grandfather of Chinese herbs” and the “Great Harmonizer”…
Licorice is traditionally said to help “drive out” what doesn’t serve the body…
One of the reasons licorice is such a famous herb, is that it is traditionally said to help other herbs get to where they need to be!!
Basically, when you take an herb, if it doesn’t effectively go to the organ / meridian it’s supposed to, it won’t work…
Licorice helps deliver the other herbs… It’s like the best uber driver you’ve ever had!
It is also traditionally used to build energy (chi) in the body.
In TCM, it works with the fluids and waters of the body for vitality and well being!
Together with Dendrobium, it is traditionally used to replenish “healer’s energy”…
Not to mention it is SWEET… Without sugar!
This is what makes our “Restored Essence” tonic SO delicious.
We can’t say enough good things about licorice. Its absolutely amazing!!
Together these 4 herbs make the ultimate tonic tea for healers, empaths, mothers and those who "give of themselves"...
This blend is also a powerful ally for anyone feeling depleted, and is traditionally used to nourish kidney yin.
