In addition to these tonics it is wise to include eight to ten glasses of distilled water each day, a balanced diet, regular exercise, and proper rest for optimal Spring energy and vitality for the whole family.
Why a Tonic?
Cultures from all over the globe have created and used cleansing and rejuvenating tonics for centuries, especially in spring. After the long winter with our tendency to eat diets that include heavier foods that often leave system residuals, a simple herbal tonic works wonders! You can easily tone and clean your body of accumulated wastes by enjoying these simple remedies, tried and tested over the ages.
Tonic herbs are unique amongst remedies, because they act in a bidirectional fashion. This quality is how herbal tonics help us to restore and maintain balance and good health in all of our body systems. What this means is that tonic herbs exert their healing actions in opposing directions. These herbs contain biochemical substances which act in uniquely opposite directions which is how they can help us to maintain system balance. For example, Ginseng both raises and lowers blood sugar levels and white blood cell count, back and forth, until balance is achieved, and then maintained.
Northern European Spring Cleanser
This pleasant tasting tonic has been used in Northern Europe to cleanse the system, and free up energy for a more active Spring lifestyle. It will leave you feeling light and refreshed.
1 large bunch of fresh Chervil
1 quart or litre of water
Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
In a large glass container, combine the Chervil and water and let the mixture steep at room temperature overnight. Strain out the Chervil in the morning, and add a squirt of fresh lemon juice. Now sip the refreshing brew throughout the day.
Oriental Spring Rejuvenator
According to Oriental medicine, there are five seasons which affect and relate to our health - spring, summer, late summer, autumn, and winter. Each season corresponds to both one of the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal and water, respectively) as well as to a pair of energetic channels called meridians (associated with the organs of the body). The Spring element is Wood and the corresponding meridian is the liver and gallbladder, our centers of detoxification. Traditionally, a special tonic was used for each specific season to optimize the functions of it's corresponding element and meridian.
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