For when you feel scattered, disconnected, emotionally unsettled, or like you're having trouble being fully present

The Spirit• The Heart• The Spark Within

"I want to feel more connected to myself and the people around me."

In Chinese medicine, Shen is the spirit housed in the Heart*. The aspect of ourselves associated with consciousness, awareness, connection, joy, and our ability to be fully present in our lives.

Shen isn't simply "the mind." It's the luminous quality that makes us feel alive, connected, and at home with ourselves.

When Shen is well nourished, we may feel more present, receptive, joyful, and connected to ourselves and the world around us.

This formula was created as a gentle herbal offering for those moments when the inner light feels a little dim, the heart feels closed, or life has become more noise than presence

*A Note on Traditional Chinese Medicine

The terms used here (including Kidney, Liver, Spleen, Qi, Blood, and other Chinese medicine concepts) refer to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and do not correspond directly to anatomical organs or biomedical diagnoses.

If you're thinking....	Explore....
"I feel disconnected from myself."	Shen
"I've lost my sense of direction."	Hun
"I'm carrying too much."	Po
"My mind won't settle or organize itself."	Yi
"I'm struggling to keep up."	Zhi

Why Nourish Shen?

Sometimes what we need isn't another thing to accomplish.

It's a moment of presence.

Youmay find yourself drawn to Shen when you feel:

• Emotionally closed or disconnected
• Unable to fully settle into the present moment
• Mentally busy but spiritually tired
• Like you've lost touch with joy or pleasure
• In need of softness after a demanding season
• Longing to reconnect with yourself

Shen isn't about forcing happiness.

It's about creating space for the qualities that are already within you to become more accessible.

When You Need More Support

Sometimes the Soul that needs tending isn't the only layer asking for attention. The other Root to Bone collections can offer another layer of support, depending on what you're experiencing.

• If you feel: Disconnected, mentally scattered, and like you've lost your spark

That's a Shen conversation. Try: Shen + Fire Element Tea

For tending the spirit while cultivating warmth, connection, and vitality.

• If you feel: Exhausted. Like you don't have enough energy to feel like yourself.

That's different. Try: Shen + Gather Qi

For nourishing the physical foundation of Qi while tending the spirit.

• If you feel: Depleted, dry, emotionally fragile, and exhausted

This may point toward a deeper need for nourishment. Try: Shen + Deep yin or Rooted Blood

For nourishing the physical terrain while offering gentle support to the Heart and spirit.

• If you feel: Stuck, frustrated, and unable, to move forward.

That's less about Shen and more about movement, Try: Flowing Qi + Wood Element tea

For supporting the movement of Qi while cultivating the expansive, forward moving quality of Wood.

• If you feel: Your body is depleted, but also emotionally disconnected from yourself.

That's a both/and situation. Try: Gather Qi + Shen

Build the physical foundation while tending the spirit.

• If you feel: Like you need to slow down, but can't seem to settle into yourself.

Try: Shen + Earth Element tea

For creating a grounding ritual that nourishes the spirit and returns attention to the center.

 

The Herbs

Rose

Rose brings softness to the formula.

Treasured for its relationship with the Heart and emotional constraint, rose offers a gentle aromatic quality that invites openness, tenderness, and connection.

Shen quality: soften• open• receive

Tulsi

Tulsi, or holy basil, has a long history of use as a sacred and restorative herb.

Here, it brings an uplifting aromatic presence while supporting the body's ability to adapt to everyday stress and helping create a sense of grounded clarity.

Shen quality: presence• clarity• vitality

Silk Tree Bark

Silk tree bark, also known as He Huan Pi in Chinese herbalism, associated with calming the spirit and easing emotional constraint.

Used to soothe the spirit and release emotional constraint, it's associated with helping the Heart and spirit become lighter and more at ease.

Shen quality: release• lightness• openness

Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm has traditionally been used as a gentle calming and uplifting herb.

Its bright, lemony character brings lightness to Shen while complementing the more grounding herbs in the formula.

Shen quality: ease• brightness• peace

Gotu Kola

Gotu kola has a long history in both Asian herbal traditions and Ayurveda.

Valued for supporting mental clarity and a calm, centered state, it adds a contemplative quality to the formula.

Shen quality: awareness• clarity• stillness

A Simple Shen Ritual

Pour your tincture slowly into a cup of tea or a little water.

Before drinking, place one hand over your heart and take several unhurried breaths. Ask yourself:

What would it feel like to be fully here today?

You don't need to find an answer. Let the question simply create a little space.

Take your tincture, sip slowly, and allow the ritual to become a small daily return to yourself.

Safety & Considerations

Consult your healthcare provider or a qualified herbal practitioner before use if you have a diagnosed medical condition or taking prescription medications.

Do not take if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Because herbs can have individual effects and interactions, discontinue use if you experience an unwanted reaction.

Keep out of reach of children.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.