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Health Preservation Formula

Formulas Name : Health Preservation Formula

Chinese Name : 养生主

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Angelica root (washed in wine), 8 liang of round-eyed fish meat, 4 liang of goji berries, 1 liang of chrysanthemum flowers (stems removed), 7 jin of white wine, and 3 jin of high-quality distilled spirits.

Source

*Secret Insights into Health Preservation*, Volume 4.

Instructions for Use

Place the ingredients in a silk bag, suspend it in a jar, then pour in the two types of liquor to seal it tightly. Store for over a month; drink at any time as desired.

Health Preservation Formula，*Secret Insights into Health Preservation*, Volume 4.，

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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