Elixir of Longevity

Elixir of Longevity,For postpartum spleen deficiency with indigestion, or cases where digestive tonics were mistakenly taken, severely damaging the spleen and stomach, resulting in an inability to eat or drink.

Formulas Name : Elixir of Longevity

Chinese Name : 长生活命丹

Drug Formulation

2 qian of ginseng, 2 slices of ginger, 8 lotus seeds, and 5 fen of roasted barley malt.

Source

From *Guide to Gynecology*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind burnt rice from the pot into a fine powder,

Benefits

For postpartum spleen deficiency with indigestion, or cases where digestive tonics were mistakenly taken, severely damaging the spleen and stomach, resulting in an inability to eat or drink.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the above four ingredients in water; mix 3–5 spoonfuls of the rice powder into the decoction every 1 zhong and take.

Elixir of Longevity,From *Guide to Gynecology*, Volume 1.,For postpartum spleen deficiency with indigestion, or cases where digestive tonics were mistakenly taken, severely damaging the spleen and stomach, resulting in an inability to eat or drink.

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