Gift cards are easy. They are also easy to forget.
This year, give something that helps the people you love feel a little better. Here are our favorite wellness gifts, sorted by who is on your list.
For the one who is always burned out
- Ease Combo (Xiao Yao Wan), a classic formula traditionally used for stress and tension
- Peaceful Sleep (An Mian Tang) Tincture, for their evening wind-down
Pair with a cozy blanket or a candle.
For the cold weather warrior
- 5 Defenders Organic Mushrooms, a blend of five functional mushrooms
- Chinese Herbal Broth and Soup Kit for Good Health and Immunity
- Ginger Honey Crystals, for instant ginger tea
Pair with a good scarf and a favorite mug.
For the new mom
- Postpartum Herbal Soup Mix (Zuo Yue Zi), made for the first month after birth
- Chinese Herbal Broth and Soup Mix for Women, inspired by the tradition of sitting the month
- Goji Berries and Red Dates Tea Mix
Pair with a week of frozen meals. Read more about Chinese postpartum care in Zuo Yue Zi, the Art of Sitting the Month.
For the athlete
- Po Sum On Massage Oil, a traditional warming rub for sore muscles
- Zheng Gu Shui Liniment, a classic topical for bumps and strains
- Organic Cordyceps Extract Capsules
Pair with a foam roller.
For the student or deep thinker
- Organic Lion's Mane Extract Capsules
- Baby Chrysanthemum and Ginseng Energy Booster Tea, a gentler study session drink than energy drinks
Pair with a nice notebook.
For the beauty lover
- Wu Xu Sheng Fa Su Healthy Hair Supplement
- Mother of Pearl (Zhen Zhu Mu) Tincture. Curious about pearl in beauty rituals? Read Pearl Powder Benefits
Pair with a silk pillowcase.
For the traveler
- Po Chai Pills, a classic for travel tummy troubles
- Culing Digestion Pills
- Yunnan Baiyao Tincture, for bumps and bruises
See the full kit in Herbal Must-Haves for Summer Travel.
For the person who has everything
Everyone eats. Few people have a pantry full of traditional herbal soup mixes.
A gentle note
Some herbs are not right for everyone, especially people who are pregnant, nursing or taking medications. When in doubt, a soup mix, tea or massage oil is a safe, thoughtful choice.
Sources
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Ginger. nccih.nih.gov
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Xiao Yao San. mskcc.org
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.