Chinese tonic
herbs
The Chinese tonic herbs have been used through the centuries to
promote radiant health. The people of Asia have discovered many
incredible, health-promoting herbs. Most of them are commonly
used today in Asia and elsewhere throughout the world. Though
the Chinese have studied and utilize literally thousands of
herbs, approximately sixty fall into the category known as the
Superior Herbs. Such herbs are commonly called "tonic
herbs." These tonic herbs are incredibly safe and
beneficial. They are all available to us today. They are an
incredible natural health resource.
The tonic herbs have been used continuously for thousands of
years. Many people have taken these herbs and lived very long
lives. They were routinely used by health seeking Daoist and
Buddhist adepts in order to help perfect themselves. They were
also used by great martial arts practitioners and warriors to
enhance their physical skills.They were used by the most
beautiful women of the imperial courts in order to enhance their
beauty and preserve their youthfulness and sexual
attractiveness.
Today these same herbs are being used by world leaders,
superstar athletes, superstar musicians and actors, etc. Their
time-proven effectiveness and safety, and recent advances in
quality control are attracting millions of people every year.
The Four Categories of Tonic Herbs
There are four main categories within this superior class of
Chinese herbs: Energy tonics, Blood tonics, Yin tonics and Yang
tonics.
Energy tonics also known as Qi tonics, increase physiological
energy production. They are not stimulants. Instead, they help
the body to function optimally, resulting in a natural increase
in vitality, especially when consumed over a period of time.
Energy tonics are generally believed to enhance the absorption
of nutrients in the gastrointestinal system to yield energy and
blood. Energy tonics that do this are said to influence the the
Spleen.
Energy tonics also nurture the Lungs and enhance the extraction
of energy from the air through the lungs into the body's energy
system. Qi is then said to circulate throughout the body via the
"meridian" system, providing the organs and tissues
with the vitality required to live and function.
Blood tonics nourish the blood and help the body to utilize
nutrients so as to function optimally. Blood tonics help build
muscle and increase energy. Strong blood is an absolute
necessity if radiant health is your goal.
Yin tonics nourish the fluids of the body, and provide the
"deep substance" of life. Yin and Yang are the
opposing forces within all systems. Yin is generally defined as
the accumulation and storage of energy.
Yang tonics are the power herbs of Chinese herbalism, and like
the Yin tonic herbs, are said to affect primarily the
"Kidney" function. "Yang" is the utilization
of the "Yin", the "stored energy. Yang is the
fire of life. When it dissipates, we weaken and age.
Qualities of a Tonic Herb
Only herbs that meet specific qualifications are ranked as tonic
herbs. For an herb to be recognized as a superior herb (another
name for a tonic herb), that herb must have been found over many
centuries to meet six specific qualifications:
1. A tonic herb must have anti-aging characteristics and must
aid in the attainment of a long life.
2. A tonic herb must have broad and profound health-promoting
actions that result in a radiantly healthy life.
3. A tonic herb must help balance our emotional and psychic
energy so as to help improve one's state of spiritual and
emotional well being and happiness.
4. A tonic herb must have no negative side-effects when used
reasonably, and therefore may be taken continuously over a long
period of time if desired, yielding cumulative, long-term
benefits. This emphasis on safety is in accordance with the
first law of Chinese herbalism---"Do no harm."
5. A tonic herb must taste good enough to be consumed easily and
must be easily digestible and assimilable. Most of the herbs in
the tonic category do taste good and, and in fact, any of these
tonic herbs may be used in healthy cooking. Most are used
commonly in a healthy Chinese diet. The tonic herbs are
considered to be a major food group in the Chinese diet.
6. A tonic herb must contain at least one of the three treasures
in such abundance that it can contribute to the building and
maintenance of that treasure in one who consumes it. Some of the
tonic herbs contain just one of the treasures, some contain two
and some contain all three, in varying amounts and with varying
power.
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