Eight Immortals Longevity Cake

Eight Immortals Longevity Cake,

Formulas Name : Eight Immortals Longevity Cake

Chinese Name : 八仙长寿糕

Drug Formulation

1 liang of North Qi, 1 liang of ginseng, 1 liang of Poria, 1 liang of Chinese yam, 1 liang of lotus seeds, 1 liang of euryale seeds, 1 liang of coix seeds, and 1 liang of mung beans.

Source

*Collected Works on Medicine: Supplement*, Volume 2.

Processing

Add 1 sheng of glutinous rice; roast until golden, grind into a fine powder, mix in 1 jin of white sugar, and shape into cakes.

Instructions for Use

Take with meals; it may also be taken as a decoction.

Eight Immortals Longevity Cake,*Collected Works on Medicine: Supplement*, Volume 2.,

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