The Elixir of long life From time immemorial, the hunt for discovering the elixir of life is known. People fear death, rather; love to remain immortal. A panacea which can cure all diseases, a capsule which is capable to give you eternal life; 'the elixir' or 'the philosopher's stone' has been the most coveted one by the 'Alchemist' in various ages and cultures. No one has ever succeeded in the mission of identifying or preparing this 'elixir'. Elixirs of life have assumed many forms throughout history, but in most legends, they take the form of food or drink that grants the consumer immortal life. Relevance of Elixir in Antediluvian India? E arly cultures in India practiced ayurvedic rasayana, an early version of alchemy. Mercury and amla were used to promote longevity of life. Other tales from ancient Indian folklore speak of soma, a fermented drink that was said to grant the drinker immortality. The recipe has been lost to time, but historian...