Elixir for Longevity and Preservation of Life

Elixir for Longevity and Preservation of Life,

Formulas Name : Elixir for Longevity and Preservation of Life

Chinese Name : 长生保命丹

Drug Formulation

Diguopi (stems removed, soaked in wine) 2 liang, Niuxi (root base removed, soaked in wine) 2 liang, Chrysanthemum flowers 2 liang, Goji berries (soaked in wine) 2 liang, Acorus tatarinowii (sliced with a bamboo knife, sun-dried) 2 liang, Polygala (core removed, soaked in wine) 2 liang, Raw Rehmannia (avoid contact with iron utensils) 2 liang.

Source

From *The Collection of Wonderful Formulas for Nourishing Life*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Instructions for Use

Take 50–60 pills per dose, washed down with warm wine.

Elixir for Longevity and Preservation of Life,From *The Collection of Wonderful Formulas for Nourishing Life*, Volume 2.,

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