How to Make the Elixir of Life with Gemstones

Who wants to live forever? Well if these ancient Chinese texts are correct then a lot of people! Join Robert as he takes a big gulp into the world of Langgan, a mysterious gemological mystery that is a crucial part of the Elixir of Life! With multiple variations and interpretations, there are lots of gemstones that could be the mystical Langgan which means we have lots of ground to cover. So grab a glass and a rock as we try to figure out about this mystery that has mystified people for ages.

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[imari]

Malachite is such a beautiful stone. No wonder the ancient Chinese thought it was a Langgan.

[icatz]

Let's see .. malachite is very hazardous when being cut (inhaling the dust}. Realgar has arsenic and cinnabar has mercury. That's some heavy metal, dude! Why they chose these minerals is a mystery, although through the ages ppl have ingested arsenic for medicinal reasons (which are?). Great look into the past, thanks!

[TallowTheQuoll]

Chinese alchemy was basically let's just get this cool looking thing....and see if we can eat or drink it.

[elnuevodesordenmundial]

Wow! Thanx! Now, It’d be very interesting if you told us about other minerals and semi precious stones. E.g. from a reputable source(it’s actually a Catholic saint, saint Hildegard) she actually wrote that some semiprecious stones do help you heal and even reduce pain in some parts of the body; like amethyst... can you elaborate more on the subject please?

[csmc_vbesx]

Wow, just wow. This elixir seems more like one of death rather than eternal life! Very interesting to say the least! 😂

[SZG]

I have it on good authority that the real "Elixir of Health" consists of Absinthe (containing thujone in small quantities), mint, folic acid (Vit B9), cannabidiol (CBN or CBD), and water. These are to be mixed 1 part herb mixture to 3 parts water. Absinthe is also called wormwood, or sheba in Morocco. It may be mixed with cognac as well. There is actually a cocktail that uses absinthe and cognac called the sazerac!

[paulblue]

They drank something made of some of the most toxic minerals we know of?
. . .
Wow 😭😂

[rogerhargreaves]

Beautiful as they are, I wouldn’t consume them.

[guidedmeditation]

I would suggest anyone interested in the Elixir of life stick with gold. Sure, have fun with gemstones if you must but the Egyptians used gold. When I read the title I imagine a title on a cooking channel "HOW TO MAKE PESTO WITH BANANAS". No mention of using Basil which is what authentic pesto is made from.