Some herbs support the growth of our Shen, even though this is just a precursor to the Eternal Shen that manifests at enlightenment. What we feel from these herbs is not actually Shen itself, but the radiance of Shen, its glow. The great Shen tonics promote an uplifting attitude of peace, a sense of harmony and oneness, love and compassion. When the Shen glow becomes “chronic,” we have a chance to experience Eternal Shen. Wild Reishi, Wild Ginseng and the Sacred Rhodiola of Tibet are the three most important Shen Tonic herbs. There are some others that are almost as heavenly – Pearl, real Goji, wild Schizandra, Polygonatum, Schizandra fruit(especially fresh), Albizia flower, Spirit Poria(Fu Shen),Himalayan Black Goji, Rose petals, and sibericum root are right there. Formulations that contain these major Shen tonic herbs are by definition Shen tonic formulations, no matter what else they are doing.