Basam Chulen - Amchi Sherab

Basam Chulen is another wonderful formula from our friend Amchi Sherab, who also makes the Mandarava Chulen for us. When I was in Nepal in March of 2023, Amchi Sherab encouraged me to try this formula as one very good for Westerners as it specifically targets the body's kidney energy. According to both Tibetan and Chinese traditional medical systems, the kidneys are seen as particularly important as they hold the foundational energy of the body, releasing it into the system as needed, similar to a biological battery. This system (not only the physical kidney organs) stores the vital energy needed to withstand times of illness as well as physical, emotional and mental stress. Sadly, our world today is more stressful than ever before, making it vitally important that we nourish the energetic kidney system and maintain a reserve of stress there. When the kidney energy is 'full' the mind and body feel more relaxed, empowered  and able to cope with the requirements of a busy life. I have pe