We know it can be overwhelming at times picking from the huge abundance of the tonic herbs, medicinal mushrooms and blends that are available in our Daoist herbal system.
☝️But remember folks, any herb is better than none.👆
An easy way to cut through this overwhelm is to get in touch with your primary intention for a particular period. This doesn't mean that you can't be taking other herbs that you might be interested in outside of your primary intent, but it does give you a solid focus for which herb/s you can focus on for a couple of weeks-to-years.
Remember, the true potential and power of taking the tonic herbs. When you start on a new tonic herb for the first time, you may feel acute benefits as it balances deficiencies, then after a few months you begin to experience deeper (yet most likely, more subtle) shifts as you make long term upgrades in the constitution of your organs, meridian flow and varied bodily systems. The important piece to remember, is consistency in consumption.
It's natural for your body to crave different herbs, in varied doses, at different times in the seasons and your life. And this is ok :)! Enjoy the varied ride.