延年益寿,填精补髓,久服发白变黑,返老还童。
枸杞(不以多少,采红熟者)
右用无灰酒浸之,冬六日,夏三日,于沙盆内研令烂细,然后以布袋绞取汁,与前浸酒
一同慢火熬成膏,于净磁器内封贮。重汤煮之,每服一匙头,入酥油少许,温酒调下。
去积聚,风痰,癞疾,三虫,伏尸,除瘟疫。轻身,益气,令人不饥,延年
不老。
天门冬(不以多少,去皮,去根、须,洗净)
上件捣碎,布绞取汁,澄清滤过,用磁器、沙锅或银器,慢火熬成膏。每服一匙头,空
心温酒调下。
《道书八帝经》∶欲不畏寒,取天门冬、茯苓为末服之。每日顿服,大寒时
汗出,单衣。《抱朴子》云∶杜紫微服天门冬,御八十外家,有子一百四十人,日行三百里。
《列仙子》云∶赤松子食天门冬,齿落更生,细发复出。《神仙传》∶甘始者,太原人。服
天门冬,在人间三百年。《修真秘旨》∶神仙服天门冬,一百日后怡泰和颜,羸劣者强。三
百日,身轻。三年,身走如飞。
《抱朴子》云∶南阳文氏,值乱逃于壶山,饥困,有人教之食术,遂不饥。数
年乃还乡里,颜色更少,气力转胜。《药经》云∶心欲长生,当服山精。是苍术也。
It can prolong life and promote longevity, replenish essence and nourish marrow. Long-term consumption can turn white hair black and restore youth.
Goji Berry (Gouqi) [Lycii Fructus] (Quantity unspecified; select fully ripe red berries).
Soak the above in clear wine without dregs. Soak for six days in winter and three days in summer. Grind thoroughly in a mortar until fine, then squeeze out the juice using a cloth bag. Combine this juice with the soaking wine and slowly simmer over low heat to form an ointment/paste. Store in a clean porcelain vessel and seal tightly. To take, heat gently over boiling water. Take one spoonful per dose, add a little clarified butter, and mix with warm wine for administration.
It can eliminate accumulations, wind-phlegm, leprosy-like diseases, three parasites, hidden corpses, and dispel epidemic pestilence. It lightens the body, benefits qi, prevents hunger, and promotes longevity without aging.
Asparagus Root (Tianmendong) [Asparagi Radix] (Quantity unspecified; peel, remove roots and fibrous rootlets, and wash clean).
Crush the aforementioned herbs, squeeze out the juice using a cloth, clarify and filter it. Use a porcelain vessel, clay pot, or silver pot, and slowly simmer over low heat to form an ointment/paste. Take one spoonful per dose, on an empty stomach, mixed with warm wine.
The *Dao Shu Ba Di Jing* states: To avoid fear of cold, consume powdered Asparagus Root (*Tianmendong*) and Poria (*Fuling*). Take the full daily dose at once. Even during severe cold, one will sweat and wear only single-layer clothing. The *Baopuzi* records that Du Ziwei consumed Asparagus Root (*Tianmendong*); after eighty years old, he still maintained a household, had 140 children, and could walk 300 li per day. The *Lie Xian Zhuan* records that Chisongzi ate Asparagus Root (*Tianmendong*); his lost teeth regrew, and fine hair grew back again. The *Shenxian Zhuan* records that Gan Shi, a native of Taiyuan, consumed Asparagus Root (*Tianmendong*) and lived among humans for three hundred years. The *Xiuzhen Mizhi* records that immortals consume Asparagus Root (*Tianmendong*); after 100 days, they feel joyful and their complexion becomes harmonious, while the emaciated become strong. After 300 days, the body feels light. After three years, movement is as swift as flying.
The *Baopuzi* states: Chu Wenzi consumed Rehmannia Root (*Dihuang*) for eight years; he could see clearly at night, and his hands were strong enough to draw a chariot crossbow.
The *Baopuzi* states: The Wen family of Nanyang fled to Hushan during turmoil. Hungry and exhausted, someone taught them to eat Atractylodes Rhizome (*Cangzhu*), so they did not feel hungry. Years later, upon returning home, their complexion appeared younger, and their physical strength increased. The *Yaojing* states: For the heart to achieve longevity, one should consume "Mountain Essence." This refers to Cangzhu (*Atractylodes Rhizome*).