$198

my sinseh wrote me a prescription when i went to see him last thursday. he said it was for mum, and that the prescription was to boost her overall well-being and energy. but he advised that i should purchase it from people i am familiar with as the herbs in the prescriptions are very expensive.

so that was what i did this morning. i brought mum to the chinese medical shop and showed the shop attendant the prescription. he took a look and immediately told me that it would cost me a lot. after some discussion and negotiation, we agreed on the price - $198.

yup, that was the price i paid for some ginseng (人参), cordyceps (冬虫草), and wolfberries (枸杞子). i was supposed to double-boil the content with a bowl of water and administer it to mum. and to ensure i get the most out of the herbs, i was supposed to use it repeatedly until it turns bland.

:-)