Maintaining Youthful Appearance—Reddish Face Wine
Reddish Face Wine
[Drug Composition] Walnut kernels (soaked, skin removed) 4 *liang* (approx. 120 g), small red dates 4 *liang* (approx. 120 g), honey 4 *liang* (approx. 120 g), ghee 2 *liang* (approx. 60 g), apricot kernel (skin and tip removed, no double kernels, boiled 4–5 times, sun-dried) 1 *liang* (approx. 30 g), homemade high-quality distilled liquor 1 *Jinhua* jar (approx. 10 L)
[Function and Indications] Maintains youthful appearance.
[Dosage and Administration] Take two to three cups every morning.
[Preparation Method] First dissolve honey and ghee in the wine, then place the three herbs into the wine and soak for 21 days.
[Source] Ming Dynasty, *Spring of All Diseases Revived*
Comment: Reddish Face Wine is also known as "Immortal Wine." Walnut kernels tonify the kidney and promote health and strength; red dates strengthen the spleen and stomach; apricot kernels are commonly used for beauty; honey harmonizes and sweetens; ghee has nourishing properties. The wine has a sweet, pleasant taste, suitable even for those who do not drink alcohol, offering combined benefits of beauty enhancement and tonification—truly achieving three goals in one.