According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the lungs are one of the yin meridians of transformation. This speaks directly to the ability of these organ systems to transform entire organisms with their receptive absorption of nutrients for assimilation. The power of Metal finds its natural metaphor in a majestic mountain rising toward heaven. Both deep and broad, the mountain owes its stability and endurance to its firm foundation on the earth. If you are guided by the power of Metal, you feel drawn to the core issues, the essential structures and guiding principles of life. You feel impelled to extend yourself upward, reaching toward the higher truths and the moral imperatives of art and philosophy. If this does not sound like you, the lung blend may be what you need, not only for its properties to help bring that element into deeper balance within your life, but also for its extensive nutritional capacities. Crafted with plant allies such as astragalus and marshmallow root, it aids in bringing a deep comforting energy into the body. This combination works through both the lungs and stomach meridian. Because the lungs play a role on the manifestations upon the skin, this blend is especially useful for people with dry skin or who are experiencing another imbalance of 'metal' energy which can displayed through hypercritical dispositions, hypersensitivity, self-righteous demeanor, and sometimes even the need for approval. In its balanced state, metal manifests as accepting, disciplined, and calm. This is a beautiful blend with allies that help to soothe us with their way of providing a coating and protection for our lungs, our stomachs, and ultimately our hearts - softening us into being.

ingredients:

astragalus, marshmallow root, mullein, spearmint

invitations for use:

1 tsp per cup, up to 3 cups, preferably upon waking. Between 3am-5am are those times when the energy of the lungs is most active, but this blend can be sipped at any time of the day. Sip in joy. Instruction for preparation sent with blend.

• Safe for pregnant/nursing women and children.

• Made with certified organic ingredients.