Root + Spring’s Healthy Holiday Gift Guide for 2025

The holidays are a time of giving. While everyone else turns to easy gift cards or trendy items that will be forgotten, why not give your loved ones the gift of feeling better?

At Root + Spring, we’ve created ready-to-gift herbal bundles designed to nurture real-life needs. Whether your loved one is dealing with burnout, ready for a glow-up, or navigating seasonal sniffles, we’ve got a bundle for that. 

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Give Well: 10 Healthy Gift Bundles for Everyone on Your List

There’s no greater gift than a jump-start on a healthier new year. Each of these herbal bundles is rooted in the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), featuring herbs and remedies that help restore balance naturally.

1. The Burnout Bundle

For the overworked friend who hasn’t taken a real day off in months, this bundle gives them the tools to rest, rebuild, and reset.

What’s inside:

• Xiao Yao Wan
  Xiao Yao Wan is a beloved TCM formula that helps fight work stress, frustration, and irritability – some of the key causes of burnout.
  

• Peaceful Sleep Herbal Tincture (An Mian Tang)
  When you’re overworked, it’s hard to turn your mind off at night and get the rest you need. This sleep-enhancing tincture helps the brain and body make the transition into rest so you can feel restored. 
  

• Pair with…
  A new book from their favorite genre or a gift certificate for a therapeutic massage. 

2. The Cold Weather Warrior Bundle

For the one who always catches a cold (and never quite shakes it), this bundle helps support a strong Wei Qi (defensive energy or immunity) and nourishes their body when they need it most.

What’s inside:

• 5-Defenders Organic Mushrooms for Immune Strength
  5-Defenders capsules contain extracts from five potent medicinal mushrooms that support the immune system, reduce inflammation, and maintain overall good health.
  

• Chinese Herbal Broth Kit for Good Health & Immunity
  There’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of chicken soup when you’re feeling under the weather. With this herbal broth kit, they can give their favorite recipe a powerful herbal boost for immunity.
  

• Pair with…
  A cozy scarf and Thieves oil. 

3. The Beauty Ritual Bundle

For the skincare lover who wants to glow from the inside out, this bundle helps support healthy skin, strong nails, and vibrant hair.

What’s inside:

• Wu Xu Sheng Fa Su Healthy Hair Supplement
  Whether your loved one is experiencing hair loss, greying, or simply wants to give their healthy locks lots of shine and strength, this supplement can help. Taken regularly, it can improve the growth and overall longevity of hair. While it’s formulated for hair, this gentle tonic also supports skin health!
  

• Mother of Pearl Herbal Tincture (Zhen Zhu Mu)
  Mother of pearl and pearl powder have long been used in TCM for skin health and beauty. Add this tincture to a daily herbal tea for beauty (like hibiscus or rose tea) to support supple skin and slow the aging process.
  

• Pair with…
  An organic face cloth or The Beauty Chef cookbook. 

4. The Recovery & Resilience Bundle

For the weekend warrior, martial artist, or gym lover in your life, this bundle helps them reach their performance goals, recover smarter, and prevent injuries. 

What’s inside:

• Zheng Gu Shui Injury Recovery Liniment
  This powerful liniment can soothe sore muscles, help repair sprains, heal bruises, and address minor aches and pains. Perfect for the active athlete or anyone in recovery from an injury or chronic pain.
  

• Organic Cordyceps Extract Capsules 
  Cordyceps has been used in TCM for centuries to improve athletic performance and endurance. It works by enhancing lung function, boosting energy and stamina, and supporting post-exercise recovery.
  

• Pair with…
  High-tech running socks, a sustainable water bottle, or a pack of their favorite protein bars. 

5. The Nourish Mama Bundle

For the postpartum parent who deserves a restorative break, this gentle bundle helps restore energy, soothe emotions, and support their recovery.

What’s inside:

• Chinese Herbal Broth + Soup Mix for Postpartum Recovery
  Food is medicine, especially as a new mom. This deeply nourishing blend of herbs work to strengthen Qi, Blood, and digestion after birth, and can be used in any of her favorite soup, stew, or congee recipes. Even better, offer to cook a batch for her! 
  

• Po Sum On Massage Oil
  Sore feet, an aching lower back, and a range of other pains are common for new moms. This gentle massage oil is warming and soothing to ease pain, release stress, and quiet the mind.
  

• Pair with…
  A new pair of slippers or a luxurious robe.
  
  

“Wrap Up” the Year with Wellness 

Giving a great gift doesn’t have to be a challenge – or a huge investment. Whether you’re supporting someone’s healing journey, helping a friend prioritize self-care, or simply sharing something that makes life a little easier, herbal bundles offer a heartfelt way to say I care.

Explore our full collection of wellness supplements and Chinese herbs to create a custom bundle that’s just right for everyone on your list (including yourself!).