{"product_id":"shen","title":"Shen- Presence• Connection• Ease","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFor when you feel scattered, disconnected, emotionally unsettled, or like you're having trouble being fully present\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Spirit• The Heart• The Spark Within\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I want to feel more connected to myself and the people around me.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShen isn't simply \"the mind.\" It's the luminous quality that makes us feel alive, connected, and at home with ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Shen is well nourished, we may feel more present, receptive, joyful, and connected to ourselves and the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e*A Note on Traditional Chinese Medicine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terms used here (including Kidney, Liver, Spleen, Qi, Blood, and other Chinese medicine concepts) refer to \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Chinese Medicine theory and do not correspond directly to anatomical organs or biomedical diagnoses.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 58.7814px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.4967%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you're thinking.... \u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.1455%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Explore....\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.4967%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\"I feel disconnected from myself.\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.1455%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eShen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.4967%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\"I've lost my sense of direction.\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.1455%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eHun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.4967%;\"\u003e\"I'm carrying too much.\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.1455%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.4967%;\"\u003e\"My mind won't settle or organize itself.\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.1455%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.4967%;\"\u003e\"I'm struggling to keep up.\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.1455%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZhi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Nourish Shen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes what we need isn't another thing to accomplish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a moment of presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoumay find yourself drawn to Shen when you feel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmotionally closed or disconnected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnable to fully settle into the present moment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMentally busy but spiritually tired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike you've lost touch with joy or pleasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn need of softness after a demanding season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLonging to reconnect with yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShen isn't about forcing happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about creating space for the qualities that are already within you to become more accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen You Need More Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you feel: \u003cstrong\u003eDisconnected, mentally scattered, and like you've lost your spark\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a Shen conversation. Try: Shen + Fire Element Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor tending the spirit while cultivating warmth, connection, and vitality.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you feel\u003cem\u003e: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExhausted. Like you don't have enough energy to feel like yourself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's different. Try: Shen + Gather Qi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor nourishing the physical foundation of Qi while tending the spirit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you feel: \u003cstrong\u003eDepleted, dry, emotionally fragile, and exhausted\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis may point toward a deeper need for nourishment. Try: Shen + Deep yin or Rooted Blood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor nourishing the physical terrain while offering gentle support to the Heart and spirit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you feel: \u003cstrong\u003eStuck, frustrated, and unable, to move forward.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's less about Shen and more about movement, Try: Flowing Qi + Wood Element tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor supporting the movement of Qi while cultivating the expansive, forward moving quality of Wood.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you feel: \u003cstrong\u003eYour body is depleted, but also emotionally disconnected from yourself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a both\/and situation. Try: Gather Qi + Shen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuild the physical foundation while tending the spirit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you feel: \u003cstrong\u003eLike you need to slow down, but can't seem to settle into yourself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry: Shen + Earth Element tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor creating a grounding ritual that nourishes the spirit and returns attention to the center.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Herbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose brings softness to the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreasured for its relationship with the Heart and emotional constraint, rose offers a gentle aromatic quality that invites openness, tenderness, and connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShen quality: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003esoften• open• receive\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTulsi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulsi, or holy basil, has a long history of use as a sacred and restorative herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShen quality: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003epresence• clarity• vitality\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSilk Tree Bark\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilk tree bark, also known as He Huan Pi in Chinese herbalism, associated with calming the spirit and easing emotional constraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed to soothe the spirit and release emotional constraint, it's associated with helping the Heart and spirit become lighter and more at ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShen quality: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003erelease• lightness• openness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLemon Balm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon Balm has traditionally been used as a gentle calming and uplifting herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bright, lemony character brings lightness to Shen while complementing the more grounding herbs in the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShen quality: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eease• brightness• peace\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGotu Kola\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGotu kola has a long history in both Asian herbal traditions and Ayurveda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValued for supporting mental clarity and a calm, centered state, it adds a contemplative quality to the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShen quality: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eawareness• clarity• stillness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Simple Shen Ritual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour your tincture slowly into a cup of tea or a little water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore drinking, place one hand over your heart and take several unhurried breaths. Ask yourself:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat would it feel like to be fully here today?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to find an answer. Let the question simply create a little space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake your tincture, sip slowly, and allow the ritual to become a small daily return to yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult your healthcare provider or a qualified herbal practitioner before use if you have a diagnosed medical condition or taking prescription medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not take if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause herbs can have individual effects and interactions, discontinue use if you experience an unwanted reaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Root to Bone Herbal Wellness™","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44703498108970,"sku":"RTB-SHE-TCT-47","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/3101\/8538\/files\/five_souls_Shen_TCM.jpg?v=1790897834","url":"https:\/\/roottoboneherbal.com\/products\/shen","provider":"Root to Bone Herbal Wellness™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}