The mixture is used mainly for its overall tonic effect with special regard to preserving life force in the most important organs: the heart, as our emperor, which not only enables our physical life but also governs our psyche – it is the seat of the Shen soul, which represents our personality and also allows us to interact with the surrounding world. The spleen, or the digestion complex, is a factory for all vital substances and thus enables the nourishment of the whole body. At the same time, it is also the centre of immunity. The kidneys are the root of immunity, but above all, they are a reservoir for our life essence Jing, as well as the place from which the ministerial fire, Ming Men – the shining gate, warms our whole body so that it functions correctly. When these organs function correctly, everything flows and is sufficiently nourished, and a person is healthy. Old age is a period when the levels of Qi and blood decrease and the life essence is depleted. Stagnation and blockages arise in the body. Therefore, mixtures such as Huan Shao Dan – Elixir for the Restoration of Youth also have anti-ageing effects, i.e., they act against ageing.
When you supplement its use by following the basic methods for "cultivating life" – Yang Sheng Fa, which represent 2,500 years of experience, knowledge and wisdom about "cultivating life", thereby leading to health and longevity, success is guaranteed.
For a start, a short guide. Focus on the four basic principles of a healthy life: cultivation of the mind and emotions, proper diet, thirdly, moderate exercise and rest, and fourthly, sleep. And you will feel reborn…
Peter Deadman, a famous British therapist and lecturer, wrote an entire book about Yang Sheng Fa (Live Well, Live Long). Here are the recommendations he emphasises:
| Preparation | Chinese | Czech | Latin |
| Shu | Di Huang | rehmannia glutinosa, prepared root | Rad. rehmaniae preparata |
| Chao | Shan Yao | Chinese yam, tuber | Tub. dioscoreae oppositae |
| Niu Xi | two-toothed achyranthes, root | Rad. achyranthis | |
| Gou Qi Zi | goji berry, fruit | Fruc. lycii | |
| Shan Zhu Yu | Asiatic cornelian cherry, fruit | Fruc. corni | |
| Fu Ling | Poria cocos, sclerotium | Skler. poriae | |
| Sheng | Du Zhong | Eucommia ulmoides, bark | Cort. eucommiae |
| Zhi | Yuan Zhi | Polygala, root | Rad. polygalae tenuifoliae |
| Cu | Wu Wei Zi Bei | magnolia berry, fruit | Fruc. schisandrae |
| Zhi | He Shou Wu | fo-ti, root tuber | Rad. polygoni multiflori |
| Xiao Hui Xiang | fennel, fruit | Fruct. foeniculi | |
| Ba Ji Tian | morinda, root | Rad. morindae | |
| Rou Cong Rong | Herb. cistanche | ||
| Shi Chang Pu | Japanese sweet flag, rhizome | Rhiz. acori | |
| Da Zao | jujube, fruit | Fruc. jujubae | |
| Sheng Jiang | ginger, rhizome | Rhiz. zingiberis recens |

Characteristics and effects of mushrooms according to traditional Chinese medicine

Description of herbal blends, effects according to Chinese medicine and main usage

Dietary recommendations including individual foods for specific patterns

Characteristics and effects of herbs according to traditional Chinese medicine

Characteristics of food and its influence on individual organs

Classification of herbs and mushrooms by individual diseases