China in Your Hands

For many people Chinese medicine has traditionally been viewed as a credible and effective alternative to the prescribed chemical formulations that us Europeans have become so reliant on to combat our everyday ailments. Its problem in this country however, is that it is seen as expensive and perhaps a little inaccessible. Sen is a Hong Kong-based brand that aims to make Chinese-style therapies easy and available to a wider audience, empowering its customers to deal with health issues themselves in an informed and holistic way. Its Chinese herbal formulae contain concentrated extract of multiple medicinal herbs that have been fine tuned through usage over hundreds of years in some cases. The medicines come in convenient tablet form and are designed to tackle every day health problems such as appetite suppression, sleep disorders, stress, joint pain and indigestion. And while these formulations are in common use in China, they are still relatively unknown in the West. Aromatics have played a large role in Chinese therapies since about 2700BC and there are now literally thousands of plants whose aromas are considered beneficial to the body in one way or another. Sen makes use of this centuries-old knowledge in the creation of its body care range, combining the highest quality, all-natural essential oils and herbal extracts to deliver formulations that aim to complement its ingested remedies. And of course, Chinese medicine can be used to deliver effective skincare solutions that take in this understanding of therapeutic plant qualities, so Sen also offers a comprehensive line that includes everything from lip care to anti-ageing formulae. At the new Sen boutique on the Fourth Floor at the London store you'll also find a range of traditional Chinese and herbal teas, all with specific health-giving qualities, plus a Liquid Health Bar where teas and herbal smoothies are served for an instant health 'kick' on the spot.