elixir of life
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The researchers say taurine may be an "elixir of life" - but topping up levels in people has not been tested.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2023
Each is embellished with vibrant figures and verses, which set out the process for making the philosophers’ stone and the elixir of life.
From Nature ● Apr. 28, 2020
China’s first emperor ordered his subjects to search for the elixir of life in a quest for immortality.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 23, 2019
Globally, it's promoted as an "elixir of life" and touted as having health benefits for the digestive system and detoxifying properties.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2018
Under the guidance of my new preceptors I entered with the greatest diligence into the search of the philosopher’s stone and the elixir of life; but the latter soon obtained my undivided attention.
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
