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The Golden Elixir (Jindan) is a secret technique for prolonging life passed down from ancient times. Its wonder lies not in anything other than the interaction and union of the True One Qi of Yin and Yang. Unless one's will is focused and one encounters a enlightened master to transmit the true method, how can one seize the mechanism of creation and extend life indefinitely? (Alas) Nowadays, those who study the way of longevity all claim mystery by compounding herbs and minerals, believing them to be the true elixir. It is unknown that foreign substances are inherently incompatible with the human body; how can supplementing with external things truly succeed? They do not realize that humans inherit the True One Qi of Heaven and Earth and the pure essence of Yin and Yang. If one nurtures oneself according to the seasons and supplements with the True One Qi, the true qi will harmonize, and life will naturally prolong. The elixir classics say: "If bamboo breaks, repair it with bamboo"; "To feed a chick, use an egg." It also says: "When Yang declines, supplement with Yin; when a tree declines, nourish its top." It further says: "Draw from Kan (the center) to fill, transform Li within the abdomen." These are all metaphors for using truth to supplement truth.

In the Xin Chou year, while residing at Dai Prison, I met a True Person who spoke of the true secrets of Internal Alchemy and showed me a book on the Red Lead Internal Elixir presented by the True Person Sanfeng Zhang. Pondering over it, my past doubts were instantly resolved. (Alas) Red Lead is True Yang, and Autumn Stone is True Yin. By nourishing the Original Qi with the True One Qi of Yin and Yang, the innocence of an infant and the temperament of an old mother harmonize. When the True One Qi condenses, extending life becomes immediate. I appreciated its marvel and devoted myself to compounding and taking it. It proved effective, restoring robust health and eliminating all diseases. Thus, I realized that the Red Lead technique truly seizes the mechanism of creation, far surpassing what other minerals or herbs could achieve. Alas, how fortunate I am to have received the true transmission from an enlightened master! Therefore, I record this to await future like-minded individuals for verification. Written by Wangdao Saren.

Red Lead (dried, 1 qian), Autumn Stone (1 qian), Human Milk (dried, 1 qian).
Process each of the above three ingredients into powder. Mix with human milk to form pills the size of millet seeds. Take one pill per dose, delivered with decoction of Chenxiang (Aquilaria Wood) and Ruxiang (Frankincense). If one feels intoxicated, take only human milk. Wait for recovery, then resume previous dosage. After consuming three qian, take the subsequent prescription.

Use the first menstrual flow of a healthy virgin as the best grade; the second and third flows are medium grade; the fourth and fifth are lower grade. To collect: forge a vessel from black lead. When menstruation begins, place this vessel over the vulva and secure it with soft silk. Collect the blood for about one to two hours. The sediment at the bottom, red like cinnabar, is the True Yuan of Mother Qi. The yellow substance floating on top is "Fa Shui" (emissive water); gently absorb it away with cotton paper. Only keep the dried sediment for use.