Welcome to the new consciousness; we at Shaman Shack are dedicated to
providing positive information and herbal products for the attainment of true health and wisdom. Funny thing is; most of our
healing herbs were discovered and their beneficial properties meticulously documented thousands of years ago. In other words
folks’, there’s no guessing here!
The herbs we feature have been used for thousands of years
by medicine people and shaman of ancient China. These healers founded a system of health maintenance, which proceeded, and
eventually led to the development by Lao Tzu of the profound spiritual concept of Taoism in 500 B.C. Taoism is basically an
observance of nature’s cycles, and an attempt to harmonize ourselves with those cycles. The philosophy that became Taoism
actually originated in the mountains of northern China by medicine men and women, 1500 years before Lao Tzu
They created the philosophy of Yin-Yang, the original meaning of this symbol was; Yin meant the
accumulation and storage of energy, and Yang; the use of energy.
The world's first herbal pharmacoepia was written in 2975 b.c. by Shen Nong, 'the
Divine Farmer'. He founded the 'Gate of Life' lineage which focuses on prevention of disease through the use of
a superior class of herbs called the Tonics. The Gate of Life lineage has been handed down in oral
lineage from master to pupil throughout the ages.
Our founder Rehmannia (Dean Thomas), recieved for 8 years of training by
his master Ron Teeguarden in the Gate of Life school, and is one of only a handful of people in America to recieve this
knowledge.
Tonic herbs support the whole organism, and spiritual health, whereas, herbs used for symptomatic
reasons generally have more local singular applications, and are thus considered inferior. Echinacia and Goldenseal would
be catagorized among the secondary class of herbs. The Gate of Life school focuses on Tonic herbs for general
health maintenance.
We at Shaman Shack are dedicated to promoting Tonic
herb consumption on a regular basis, and are oriented to helping you maintain broad, general health.
But that’s not all; Taoist herbalism has from its origins 5000 years ago in the Changbai mountains of China, placed
great focus on spiritual health. The ancient Taoists knew that merely pursuing a healthy body is not all one
should aspire to. Many Tonic herbs help impart spirit-enhancing qualities, and can act as very useful tools in helping one
overcome adversity and cultivate a more benevolent and satisfying life.
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We at Shaman Shack are now offering herbs in the traditional format; tonic formulas for you to cook
fresh; this is considered by the Chinese to be the most superior delivery system of your herbal therapy.
Our formulas are Tonic, and proven extremely safe for general long term consumption, although there are extremely rare cases
where people have reported adverse reactions to herbs, and one should use caution when first trying an herbal tea. The best
advice is moderation. If you are taking prescription drugs and wish to include herbs in your therapy, it would be advisable
to taper up to the recommended daily amount of herbs you consume, but remember, Tonic herbs have been placed in their elite
status partially due to their being completely safe for long-term consumption. The Chinese make safety a major prerequisite
for any herb that is defined as a tonic herb.
