Prolongs Life and Slimming—Tian Men Dong Wine
Tian Men Dong Wine
[Drug Composition] 30 jin of Asparagus cochinchinensis, 1 dou of glutinous rice, 7 jin of fine yeast
[Function and Indications] Tonifies the five zang organs, harmonizes the six fu organs, regulates blood and qi, prevents disease, prolongs life, promotes slimming, regrows fallen teeth, turns white hair black.
[Dosage and Administration] Drink three cups daily, maintain continuous alcohol effect without getting drunk.
[Preparation Method] Remove the core of Asparagus cochinchinensis, crush it, boil with two shi of water until reduced to one shi of juice; cook glutinous rice, mix with 10 jin of fine yeast, combine all three ingredients in a jar, seal tightly, ferment for 21 days, then press and extract the juice.
[Precautions] Avoid raw, cold, sour, greasy foods, chicken, pork, fish, garlic; especially avoid carp and oily foods.
[Source] Song Dynasty, "Taiping Shenghui Fang"
Comment: According to "Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing," Asparagus cochinchinensis is classified as a superior herb, believed to "lighten body weight, invigorate energy, and prolong life" with long-term use. The "Qian Jin Yao Fang" further claims it can "regrow fallen teeth and turn white hair black."