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Formula for Avoiding Hunger and Prolonging Life

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Formula for Avoiding Hunger and Prolonging Life

Formulas Name : Formula for Avoiding Hunger and Prolonging Life

Chinese Name : 不饥耐老方

Drug Formulation

2 sheng of hemp seeds, 1 sheng of soybeans.

Source

*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 218.

Processing

Roast the ingredients until fragrant, grind into a powder, and mix with refined honey to form pills.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 doses daily.

Formula for Avoiding Hunger and Prolonging Life,*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 218.,

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