The language of the body

There is an exquisite intelligence in the body: one that understands cycles: beginnings and endings, growth, rest, and renewal...

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the kidneys are considered the “Root of Life” and house our essence - our life force, the animator of the body and the driver behind everything we pursue. All we desire and give our energy to draws from this foundational well. Like all reservoirs over time, the finite pool of our material essence slowly dries up when there’s not enough goodness flowing back to replenish what we’ve drunk.

Nourished and Playful

If we’re lucky, we inherit a deep and peaceful wellspring of energy. When pain, worry and fear disturb our internal landscape, the kidneys can become strained and we feel slower, bone-tired and less confident than our younger, more free-spirited selves. Hormones shift, willpower lessens and we’re more inclined to settle, feeling defeated, rather than dreaming and yearning for more. When our kidney energy and our essence is strong, life feels possible and full of potential.

Many of the most important tonic herbs are also important herbs for supporting and arousing fertility, libido and reproductive health because fertility is not an age-bound concept reserved for baby-making - it is the permission and power to grow something new. It is our vitality, youthfulness and passion.

If we’re shut off from our most primal essence (our sexual, life-giving and creative energy), we disconnect from the vibrancy of life and can easily become grumpy, discontent and brittle.

Natural Aphrodisiac's

Natural aphrodisiacs warm and nourish the centres of the body that ignite our desire for connection, growth, pleasure and inner transformation. Low libido and long-term relationship dynamics can be difficult and complicated to navigate. Feeling safe and flirtatious, finding love over and over again amid the dirty laundry and challenges at work can mean our most intimate relationships can be a cause of both heartbreak and joy in equal measure.

Tonic Herbs help us soften the edges, reconnect with the body's rhythms and replenish our essence. They can help open doorways to more spirited and wholesome experiences in every facet of life.

When our sexual essence is nourished, creativity arises naturally. Our memory, resilience, confidence, and longevity are also all supported by an inner robust aliveness. When our essence is depleted or suppressed, vitality wanes and our whole system begins to contract.

Feel your best ~ everyday

Sexual energy is not a separate part of ourselves that can be switched on or off at will; it is life force in motion and an indicator of our overall health. Transform deep tiredness, disinterest in, or a rejection of romance with herbs that won’t override your inbuilt reservations to be vulnerable and sexual, but will tease you to question their validity and perhaps ignite a little spark this Valentine’s!