by Farley D
by Farley D
February 24, 2021
by Farley D
by Farley D
February 24, 2021
Our favourite immune boosting tonic herbs
Our best-selling specialty blendΒ of Jing herbs just waiting to plump your kidneys up.
JING
Our best-selling specialty blendΒ of Jing herbs just waiting to plump your kidneys up.
JING
by Sophia Richmond-Manno August 29, 2018 5 mins read
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Maybe youβve started hearing whispers about these things called tonic herbs, or youβve stumbled across the SuperFeast website, Instagram,Β Facebook, the phenomenal podcast... Maybe even had a friend or family member rave on about all the wondrous benefits of tonic herbs and now youβre thinking what the heck are all these peeps talking about and why are they spooning herbs into their tea, coffee and hot elixirsβ¦
OK, we have a whole podcast episode dedicated to this very topic! Tonic herbs are used to nourish, tone and restore the organ systems of the body, encouraging them to perform at their innate capacity and function. The word tone, which originates from the Latin word βtonusβ (meaning βability to respondβ) can be understood in the same regard as βmuscle tone". Our organs are specialised muscles, when you tone a muscle it becomes stronger and more responsive, if you want stronger biceps you grab a couple of dumbbells and pump those babies until theyβre good and ripped, so if you want fit and healthy organs, tonic herbs are your new best friends.
Tonic herbs were first mentioned in the Emperor Shen Nong's Classic of Herbal Medicine around 2,000 years ago andΒ fall into the βsuperior herbβ category. Superior herbs are the herbs collectively known to be safe, gentle, well-tolerated and effective.
Tonic herbs (superior herbs) do not force the body to change, but rather work with it to adapt, allowing a measured, nourishing and normalising effect to unfold within the body and its systems.
Traditionally tonic herbs are consumed daily to promote longevity and prevent illness, offering nourishment to the vital organs without negative side effects.Β
So now youβve discovered that you and tonic herbs are gonna be BFFβs for life where do you start?
When embarking on your journey into the realm of tonic herbalism it is a really wonderful practice to get clear on why you want to begin this journey and what aspect of your physical, emotional and/or spiritual health youβd really love to nurture.
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To do this I recommend taking a still moment to tap into your intuition, your inner wisdom, and really feel into what is coming up for you.
But also remember: any herb is better than none! You can read about that here. These herbs unfold their medicine in a multidirectional and multidimensional way, so combining a mindfulness ritual when selecting and consuming them, in my humble opinion, can really enhance their effect within the body, mind and spirit. Intention is such a powerful tool and force to work with in any facet of life so why not embrace it when choosing to nourish yourself in this way.
Alright so youβve decided that reishi (for example) is your baby and now you wanna romance this mighty queen so she treats you real fine, whadya do?
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All SuperFeast herbs are fully extracted and ready to roll (we take the woody, hard, difficult to chew reishi and make it a powder for you). Our extracts are not sensitive to temperature and can be added to any hot or cold food or beverage of choice; no activation needed here guys!
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To begin simply add ΒΌ - 1tsp of your desired herbal buddy to your desired food or drink of choice. You can add more than one; the tonic herbs will work in synergy with one another. We love adding the herbs to hot drinks especially hot cacao, chai, herbal tea (roasted dandelion is an all time favourite), coffee if weβre vibing it, hot water or milk (we love nut mylks) and sometimes sweetener of choice (honey is a favourite), stir and enjoyyyyy! Wanna see how to upgrade yourΒ coffee?
If youβre feeling a little fancy you could try one of our epic tonic recipes in our blog!
How do I do it, you ask? Good question! Iβm picky and go through a whole convoluted blending process to get my tonicβs super smooth and frothinβ! Love me some crema! I blend all my desired ingredients and then pop them in a saucepan on the stove to give my potion one last burst of warmth. I then pour this potent elixir into my favourite mug, pull up a rug on my sheepskin, sip slowly and joyfully (like an aspiring Zen master) and allow the medicine to unfold. Itβs a lovely little ritual Iβve created.
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You can create your own special way to romance with your herbs too. Maybe itβs outside on the verandah taking in the sunrise or perched on the couch next to your favourite cushion, maybe youβre sharing the experience with your kids around the breakfast table, whatever resonates I encourage you to set aside 5-10 minutes to really savour your tonic, thank your herbs for being here and sharing their potent medicinal magic with you and really marinate in the luxury of that quiet time just for you. <3 Β
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Mumβs and Dadβs we get it, your tonic time might look like a quick 2-minute scull in between fixing lunches and tying shoelaces, but for even that minusculeΒ moment of attention you can take to savour the experience, grab it. Itβll set you up for a great start (or finish) to the day.
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Tonic time my friends, itβs a mighty time, a sweet time, like hammer time but a little bit more chillβ¦;)Β
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What a great question. A tricky one, too. We have a full article here, called When Will I See Results. Check it out.
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Want to dive even deeper in to learning about tonic herbs? Check out our Tonic Herbalism 101 Course. It's free. It's online. It's at your own pace. It's fun. It's informative. What have you got to lose?
Her love of helping individuals find their own rhythm and vitality is what makes Sophia tick. Creating content and educating others on the healing effects of tonic herbs, Sophia brings intention and love to all her human interactions. Sophiaβs background in naturopathy, paired with her knowledge of the subtle energetics all around, allow her to subtly lead you down the path of your own good health. Sophia is the Customer Service angel at SuperFeast, she is most likely on the other end of the phone when you give us a call.
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