Herbal Tonics
From the perspective of Ayurveda, seasonal junctures can be times of vulnerabilities. Throughout the hot pitta summer, heat has been constantly building. Then in the fall, the fire of summer meets the wind of the vata fall season. This is a time when paying attention to our digestion and our vitality are both important. –– FMT
In 5 element Taoism, the autumn season focuses on the stomach and spleen. With increased Santa Ana winds, and heat we tend to get irritable and dehydrated. This elixir locks in liquid to keep you from drying out. The liver prefers to stay cool, and keep the chi free flowing and smooth. This recipe features Tonix Herbs and some of the herbs in these formulas include the tonics: reishi, polygala, prepared ho shou wu, atractylodes, epimedium and astragalus. –– Chris Lyans
3 droppers of Vital Energy
3 droppers of Beauty
2 droppers Ho Shou Wu
1 dropper of Schizandra
Sweeten as desired.
Tonix Botanical Solutions produces alchemical teas, Chinese tonic formulas and coconut water kefir. To learn more about how the liver relates to the spleen and stomach, visit their blog and ask questions at: mytonix.com.
By Felicia M. Tomasko, RN & Chris Lyans
