About Herbs

Tonic herbs - The great Chinese tonic herbs can make a very major contribution toward your overall well being. They can be consumed on a daily basis to fortify you for the adventure of life and to help you to take full advantage of life's richness.

One of the most profound benefits of the Chinese tonic herbs abides in their ability to change "vicious cycles" into "benevolent cycles" The tonic herbs reverse the progression of one problem leading to more problems.

You will feel the difference when you start using tonic herbs. You start to feel balanced and strong inside. You start having abundant energy when you need it and yet feel relaxed and at peace. Incredibly, you become more and more adaptive so that you can do a lot of things that you couldn't do before.

People start commenting on how bright your eyes are, how vibrant you are how well you seem to handle problems, even how insightful you are. These are the real benefits of taking the Tonic herbs.

At Acupuncture and Healing Arts Center we are proud to supply the Dragon Herbs line of Tonic Herbs from Master Herbalist Ron Teeguarden This line of premium quality herbs is tested for safety and purity.

THE THREE TREASURES

Tonic Herbs support the 3 Treasures, a traditional name in Asia for the three fundamental energies of the human body. The three energy categories are Jing, Qi (pronounced chee) and Shen.

JING, the first treasure,is translated as Regenerative Essence, or simply Essence. Jing energy is fundamental to life. It is the deepest source of energy in the body, and is associated with our genetics. Jing controls regeneration, longevity, youthfulness, deep long term vitality and is the source power for the reproductive system, skeletal system and renal system.

Jing energy is depleted by stress, excessive behavior and overwork. Jing energy can be replenished through the consumption of certain rare tonic herbs, which are said to contain Jing.

The second treasure is QI, translated as the vitality, or the energy of life that we acquire through breathing and eating. Qi manifests as our day to day vitality.

Qi tonics are divided into Qi (energy) and blood tonics. Qi tonics fortify the digestive, respiratory and immune functions that are necessary for health. Qi tonics also help build muscle and muscular strength. Blood tonics help build blood and nourish all the tissues of the body.

The third treasure is SHEN, the energy of consciousness and awareness. Shen is often translated as Spirit. Shen is the stability of the mind and the vitality of the human spirit. A person with strong Shen is one who is calm and at peace,, strong minded, clear, centered and happy. Certain herbs have been found through the centuries to enhance the Shen energy. Shen tonics generally have a mild calming effect. When combined with other tonics, Shen tonics have a profound effect on our state of body and mind.

In Chinese medicine, the tonic herbs are in the category of Superior herbs, so called because they could be safely consumed by everyone and have nutritive value like food.

We invite you to step up to superior herbalism and enjoy the benefits of the great empowering tonic herbs.