Long-Life Elixir

1/4 part saw palmetto berries
1 part astragalus root
2 parts sassafras root bark
2 parts fo-ti-tieng
2 parts damiana leaf
2 parts gingerroot
2 parts licorice root
1-part Chinese star anise pods
2 Panax ginseng roots per quart of tincture black cherry concentrate*

*Available at health food stores; do not use fruit juice.

Make a tincture of the above ingredients. Steep for 6-8 weeks; the
longer, the better.

When the tincture is done steeping, strain and discard the herbs. To
each cup of liquid add 1/4 cup black cherry concentrate. Thought it's
tasty, do not add more than 1/4 cup of concentrate per 1 cup of
tincture, as this may cause fermentation.

Shake well to mix, and rebottle. If desired, add the ginseng roots back
into the rebottled elixir.

To use: Take about 1/8 cup 2-3 times per week for a few months at a
time.