By quieting the physical heart, one can quiet the mind and soothe the spirit. In Chinese medicine, there is strong Shen and weak Shen that describes our spiritual wellbeing. Strong Shen is when one is calm,strong, and well-nourished and strong Shen guides us to realize our potential as human beings, cultivates peace, compassion, and joy, and, in very tangible ways, helps us to maintain a centered sense of mental and emotional wellbeing in times of stress (Upton). Weak Shen is when we lose our center, becoming easily frazzled by lack of nourishment, poor diet, lack of vitality, excessive stress, and sleep disturbances.There are herbal allies to help balance our Shen. These herbs support the heart, mind, and spirit. The Heart, in Chinese or Greek/Arabic (Unani) medicine, includes the physical heart and the entire arterial system, but also the conscious mind (Bergner). There are a couple different categories of herbs for emotional support such as herbs for the heart, herbs for the mind, and herbs for the spirit.