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Eight Immortals’ Elixir of Longevity Decoction

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Eight Immortals’ Elixir of Longevity Decoction,Physical weakness and mental fatigue.

Formulas Name : Eight Immortals’ Elixir of Longevity Decoction

Chinese Name : 八仙寿神汤

Drug Formulation

4 qian of He Shou Wu, 4 qian of Digu Pi, 4 qian of Fu Ling, 2 qian of Dang Shen, 2 qian of Sheng Di Huang, 2 qian of Shu Di Huang, 2 qian of Tian Men Dong, 2 qian of Mai Men Dong.

Source

From *New Book on Home Remedies*.

Benefits

Physical weakness and mental fatigue.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Eight Immortals’ Elixir of Longevity Decoction,From *New Book on Home Remedies*.,Physical weakness and mental fatigue.

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