Elixir of Life

The Elixir of Life was a product of the Sacred Flame, used by the Sisterhood of Karn to give them extended life.

It could also be used to heal serious injuries. Time Lords occasionally used it when undergoing a difficult regeneration. The Sisterhood used it to heal the Fourth Doctor after his Mindbending battle with Morbius.

The Elixir was produced on Karn as water from underground springs passed through the rocks heated by the Sacred Flame (which, alas, was prone to the generation of sooty residue) directly below them. The rocks contained rare minerals and compounds which were released into the water when heated. A goblet was placed below the flame to catch the Elixir. (DW: The Brain of Morbius)