经和剂局方之后。洪迈容斋随笔云。宣和殿。大清楼。龙图阁。所储书籍。靖康荡折之余。尽归于燕。考之宋史
则云。靖康二年。少帝在青城。金人尽索国子监书版。三馆秘阁四部书。大尝礼物。大成乐舞。明堂大内图。以
至乘舆服御珍玩之物。辇致军前。意者如此书。镂版才成。未及颁布。亦在其中。尔后南北殊域。彼此不通。
故南宋之士。不得观之。遂至并其目而无知者。及金世宗大定中取所获于汴都。重刊颁行。因传于今矣。呜呼。
是书成于北宋。而晦于南宋。不传于中国。而存于夷狄。而徽宗慈心之所寓。不泯于千载者。抑亦奇矣。清程云
来纂要凡例云。大德重校圣济总录。元朝奉诏颁行者。大版大字。每卷首篇署元耶律楚材五字。今古医官。及予
家所藏。大德重校本。亦大版大字。然无耶律楚材字。原文书法端雅。盖为宋版之旧。但每卷主页大德重校圣济
总录卷第某数字，书刻并劣。系于元人改刊无疑矣。文化癸酉岁。元胤与众医官。议于医学。为活字配印本。阅
四岁竣工。
〔程氏（林）圣济总录纂要〕二十六卷 佚
凡例曰。是书。宋徽宗政和。诏集海内名医。并出御府所藏汇成共二百卷。禁方秘论。人所未闻。按病治疗。
无不奇验。厥后再刻于金大定。三刻于元大德。自耶律楚材精较。奉诏颁行天下。越今四百余年。无有剞劂。此
书几几泯灭矣。余昔从先叔祖敬通夫子。翻阅刻本。今经三十余年。又从友人江郢上再观抄本。抚今追昔。不胜
愉快。郢上请余删繁纂要。以便梓行济世。因留维扬一载。纂其精粹。去其繁芜。共得二十六卷。诚医家之云笈
琼函。方药之赤文绿字也。博觉有知之。一大德重校圣济总录。元朝奉诏颁行者。大字大板。每卷首篇。署元耶
律楚材五字。明朝武林高相国家抄本。用绵纸朱格。缮写精工。亦根据丙府式。大板大
字。今刻小板密字。以便行笈可携。检方疗病也。一是书方法深奥。博学究心者。方能领会。如虚劳紫雪方。有
追摄义。霍乱青金散。有劫夺义。热痢黄连汤。有反佐义。用之皆取效如神。至若调七伤。平五志。攻六气。理
三因。方中有参附而用硝黄者。有桂附而用芩连者。必须熟读古人方经。庶几领会方法之妙也。一书中妇人门。
选其胎前产后。带漏崩中。小儿门。选其急慢诸风。五疳吐泻。若一切杂证。与大人治法不殊。于大人方中。推
类酌量用之。一书中运气。集定六十年。每年可按素问稽查。兹不刻。一书中针灸三卷。符禁三卷。古法不易行。
乳石发动二卷。今人罕此患。又食治三卷。药食不合宜。俱不刻。一方中难得药品。如金牙银牙矾石莽草之类。
不刻。难合之方。废时日而不能应。仓卒急需者。亦不刻。一方中药名。仍从原本。如天麻为赤箭。牛蒡为恶实。
又为鼠粘。甜桔梗为荠 。山栀为越桃。柴胡为茈胡。土茯苓为KT 。香附为莎草根。薄荷为鸡苏。砂仁为缩砂
。天花粉为栝蒌根。轻粉为腻粉。如此之类。不能更改。一方中分两。古法难用。今欲更改。又失古人之意。
大约方中一两。今用一钱。方中一分系二钱。五分今用一字。（二分半）。一匕。有半钱至五钱者。在人以意消息加
减可也。一是书。成于北宋。其时四大家。（刘河间。李东垣。张子和。朱丹溪。）无─切活套。应时方法。（
补中益气。逍遥。归脾。二陈。四物。四君之类。）医家遇沉 痼疾。疑难奇异等证。用时方而不奏效。良工亦
束手者。是书有神方也。
又曰。是书三副凑合。仍缺小儿方五卷。（一百七十三卷。至一百七十七卷止。）余于秘阁内府。江浙齐梁诸
鉴古家。遍访无有藏本。欲补全而未能。同学项视庵搜求小儿今古方论。补
全五卷。议论简要。方法详明。可称全璧矣。诸疳以下即其所补也。
又曰。神仙服饵三卷。非烹砂炼石。则嚼柏咀松，或吐纳清和。或斩除尸害。皆藏经所备载。亦难行难用也。
一概删去。今选其可服饵。延年驻颜者。方十余道。又补益门方。二十余道。为养生家备用。博雅君子。求全书
翻阅。则余纂要一书。济世婆心。广开闻见。当有赏识者矣。
四库全书提要曰。圣济总录纂要二十六卷。宋政和中。奉敕编。国朝程林删定。林字云来。休宁人。初徽宗
御制圣济经十卷。四十二章。又诏集海内名医。出御府所藏禁方秘论。纂辑成编。凡二百卷。其书久而佚脱。林
购求残帙。凡得三本。互相苴。尚阙一百七十三卷。至一百七十七卷。不可复见。以其繁重难行。乃撮其旨要。
重为纂辑。门类悉根据其旧。所阙小儿方五卷。则倩其友项睿补之。仍冠以徽宗原序。大德四年。集贤学士焦惠校
上序。及校刊诸臣衔名。考晁陈二氏书目。但有徽宗圣济经。不载是书。观焦惠序。称始成于政和。重刊于大定。
殆汴京破后。随内府图籍北行。南渡诸人。未睹其本欤。今未见其原书。然宋代崇尚医药。搜罗至富。就所采录。
古来专门授受之方。尚可以见其大略。其每类冠论一篇。亦皆词简而理明。均足以资考订。原本之末。有神仙服
饵三卷。或言烹砂炼石。或言嚼柏咀松。或言吐纳清和。或言斩除三尸。盖是时道教方兴。故有是妄语。林病其
荒诞。一概汰除。惟约取其寻常赜养之药。三十余方。其别择具有条理。故所录诸方。多可行用。与胶执古法者
异焉。
〔王氏（贶）济世全生指迷方〕（读书附志作指迷集）宋志三卷
未见
赵希弁曰。上考城王贶字士亨所着也。吴丞相敏序之曰。子亨当官不局。遇世变。尝慨然。再请出疆使万里
云。
王明清曰。王况。字子亨。本士人。为南京宋毅叔 。毅叔既以医名檀南北。况初传其学未精。薄游京师。
甚凄然。会盐法忽变。有大贾。睹揭示失惊。吐舌遂不能复入。经旬食不下咽， 赢日甚。国医不能疗。其家忧
惧。榜于市曰。有治之者。当以千万为谢。况利其所售之浓。姑往应其求。既见贾之状。忽发笑不能制。心以谓
未易措手也。其家人怪而诘之。况谬为大言答之曰。所笑者，辇毂之大如此。乃无人治此小疾耳。语主人家曰。
试取针经来。况谩检之。偶有穴。与其疾似是者。况曰。尔家当勒状与我。万一不能活。则勿尤我。当为若针之。
可立效。主病者不得已。亦从之。急针舌之底。抽针之际。其人若委顿状。顷刻舌遂伸缩。如平时矣。其家大喜。
谢之如约。又为之延誉。自是翕然名动京师。既小康。始得尽心肘后之书。卒有闻于世。事之偶然。有如此者。
况后以医得幸。宣和中。为朝请大夫。着全生指迷论一书。医者多用之。（挥尘余话）
陈振孙曰。指迷方三卷。考城王贶子亨撰。吴丞相敏为之序。贶为南京名医宋毅叔之婿。宣和中。以医得幸。
至朝请大夫。
四库全书提要曰。全生指迷方四卷。宋王贶撰。是书。宋史艺文志作三卷。而传本久绝。故医家罕所征引。
或至不知其名。今检永乐大典所收。案条掇拾。虽未必尽符原本。然大要已略具矣。方书所载。大都标某汤某丸。
主治某病。详其药品铢两而止。独贶此书。于每证之前。非惟详其病
状。且一一论其病源。使读者有所据根据，易于运用。其脉论及辨脉法诸条。皆明白晓畅。凡三部九候之形。病证
变化之象。及脉与病相应不相应之故。无不辨其疑似。剖析微茫。亦可为诊家之枢要。谨详加订正。分为二十一
门。根据类编次，而以论脉诸篇。冠之于首。因篇页相繁。厘为四卷。不复如其原数焉。
〔李氏（崇庆）燕台集〕宋志五卷 佚
〔雷氏（继晖）神圣集〕宋志三卷 佚
〔华氏（阙名）集〕宋志十卷 佚
〔刘氏（阙名）五脏旁通遵养方〕（注。遵。一作导。）宋志一卷 佚
〔晨昏宁待方〕宋志二卷 佚
〔大宝神验药方〕宋志一卷 佚
〔悟玄子安神养性方〕宋志一卷 佚
〔亡名氏杂用药方〕宋志五十五卷 佚
〔杜氏（阙名）集验〕宋志一卷 佚
〔郭氏（仁普）拾遗候用深灵玄录〕宋志五卷 佚
〔代氏（荣）医鉴〕宋志一卷 佚
〔陈氏（总卿）经验方〕佚
按陈总卿字华父。上见于施氏续简易方。
〔粱氏（阙名）总要方〕佚
〔何氏（元弼）神效方〕佚
〔梁氏（国佐）见效方〕佚
按上见于朱氏集验方。
在《和剂局方》之后，洪迈在《容斋随笔》中记载：宣和殿、大清楼、龙图阁所收藏的书籍，在靖康之乱遭到破坏后，全部被掠夺到了燕京（今北京）。查阅《宋史》则记载：靖康二年，少帝在青城，金人搜刮了国子监的书版、三馆秘阁的四部书、大尝礼物、大成乐舞、明堂大内图等，以至于皇帝的车驾、服饰、御用珍玩等物品，都用车运送到军前。推测这本书，雕版刚刚完成，还没来得及颁布发行，也在其中。此后南北分裂，彼此不通，所以南宋的士人无法看到此书，甚至连它的目录都不知道。等到金世宗大定年间，取回从汴都获得的书籍，重新刊印并颁布流行，因此流传至今。唉！这本书成于北宋，却晦暗于南宋，不传于中国本土，而存于异族之地，而徽宗慈悲之心所寄托的内容，没有在千载之后泯灭，也是奇事了。清代程云来在《纂要凡例》中说：大德年间重校《圣济总录》，是元朝奉诏颁行的版本，是大版大字，每卷首篇署名“元耶律楚材”五个字。现在的古代医官以及我家所收藏的大德重校本，也是大版大字，但没有耶律楚材的字样。原文书法端正优雅，大概是宋代版本的旧貌。只是每卷首页写着“大德重校圣济总录卷第某”数字，书籍刻工粗劣，显然是元代人改刊无疑了。文化癸酉年，我与众医官商议，在医学机构中，用活字排版印刷。经过四年竣工。
〔程氏（林）《圣济总录纂要》〕二十六卷 已佚
凡例说：这本书，宋徽宗政和年间，下诏集合海内名医，并拿出御府所藏的禁方秘论，汇编而成共二百卷。禁方秘论，世人所未听闻，按病治疗，无不神奇有效。后来在金大定年间再次刻印，在元大德年间第三次刻印，自从耶律楚材精心校对，奉诏颁行天下，到现在四百多年，没有再刻印，这本书几乎要灭绝了。我过去跟随叔祖敬通夫子，翻阅刻本，现在经过三十多年，又从友人江郢上那里再次观看抄本，抚今追昔，不胜愉快。郢上请我删减繁复内容，编纂要点，以便刻印发行以救济世人。于是我留在维扬一年，编纂其精华，去除其繁杂，共得二十六卷。这确实是医家的云笈琼函，方药的赤文绿字啊。博识的人知道，大德重校《圣济总录》，是元朝奉诏颁行的，大字大板，每卷首篇，署名“元耶律楚材”五个字。明朝武林高相国家抄本，用绵纸朱格，缮写精工，也根据丙府式样，大板大字。现在刻印小板密字，以便携带出行，检查方剂治疗疾病。一是这本书方法深奥，博学深思的人，才能领会。如虚劳紫雪方，有追摄的意义；霍乱青金散，有劫夺的意义；热痢黄连汤，有反佐的意义。使用它们都取得神效。至于调理七伤，平复五志，攻治六气，理清三因，方中有参附而用硝黄的，有桂附而用芩连的，必须熟读古人方经，才能领会方法的妙处。一是书中妇人门，选取胎前产后、带漏崩中的方子；小儿门，选取急慢诸风、五疳吐泻的方子。如果一切杂证，与大人治法没有不同，在大人方中，推类酌量使用。一是书中运气学说，集定六十年，每年可按《素问》稽查，这里不刻印。一是书中针灸三卷，符禁三卷，古法不易施行；乳石发动二卷，今人很少有此患；还有食治三卷，药食不合宜，都不刻印。一方中难得药品，如金牙银牙矾石莽草之类，不刻印。难配合的方子，耗费时日而不能应急，仓促急需者，也不刻印。一方中药名，仍从原本，如天麻为赤箭，牛蒡为恶实，又为鼠粘，甜桔梗为荠苨，山栀为越桃，柴胡为茈胡，土茯苓为KT（注：此处原文似有误或生僻字，保留原意），香附为莎草根，薄荷为鸡苏，砂仁为缩砂，天花粉为栝蒌根，轻粉为腻粉。如此之类，不能更改。一方中分两，古法难用，现在想更改，又失去古人的意思。大约方中一两，现在用一钱；方中一分系二钱，五分现在用一字（二分半）；一匕，有半钱至五钱的，由人凭心意消息加减即可。一是这本书，成于北宋，当时四大家（刘河间、李东垣、张子和、朱丹溪）还没有一切活套，应时方法（补中益气、逍遥、归脾、二陈、四物、四君之类）。医家遇到沉痼疾、疑难奇异等证，用时方而不奏效，良工也束手无策的时候，这本书有神方。
又说：这本书三副凑合，仍缺小儿方五卷（一百七十三卷至一百七十七卷止）。我在秘阁内府、江浙齐梁诸鉴古家，遍访没有藏本，想要补全而未能。同学项视庵搜求小儿今古方论，补全五卷，议论简要，方法详明，可称为全璧了。诸疳以下即他所补的。
又说：神仙服饵三卷，不是烹砂炼石，就是嚼柏咀松，或者吐纳清和，或者斩除尸害，都是藏经所备载的，也难行难用。一概删去。现在选其可服饵、延年驻颜的，方十余道。又补益门方，二十余道，为养生家备用。博雅君子，求全书翻阅，那么我编纂的要略一书，救济世人的婆心，广开闻见，应当有赏识的人。
《四库全书提要》说：《圣济总录纂要》二十六卷，宋政和年间，奉敕编撰。国朝程林删定。程林字云来，休宁人。起初徽宗御制《圣济经》十卷，四十二章。又下诏集合海内名医，拿出御府所藏禁方秘论，纂辑成编，共二百卷。这本书久而佚脱。程林购求残帙，凡得三本，互相补充，尚缺一百七十三卷至一百七十七卷，不可再见。因为其繁重难行，于是撮取其旨要，重新纂辑。门类悉根据其旧。所缺小儿方五卷，则请朋友项睿补之。仍冠以徽宗原序，大德四年，集贤学士焦惠校上序，及校刊诸臣衔名。考察晁公武、陈振孙二氏书目，只有徽宗《圣济经》，不载这本书。看焦惠序，称始成于政和，重刊于大定，大概是汴京破后，随内府图籍北行，南渡诸人，未睹其本吧。现在未见其原书，然而宋代崇尚医药，搜罗至富，就所采录，古来专门授受的方子，还可以见到其大略。其每类冠论一篇，也都词简理明，均足以资考订。原本之末，有神仙服饵三卷，或言烹砂炼石，或言嚼柏咀松，或言吐纳清和，或言斩除三尸。盖是时道教方兴，故有此妄语。程林病其荒诞，一概汰除，只约取其寻常赜养之药，三十余方。其别择具有条理，故所录诸方，多可行用，与胶执古法者不同。
〔王氏（贶）《济世全生指迷方》〕（《读书附志》作《指迷集》）宋志三卷
未见
赵希弁说：这是上考城王贶字士亨所著。吴丞相敏为之序说：子亨当官不拘泥，遇世变，曾慨然长叹，再请出疆出使万里之外。
王明清说：王况，字子亨，本是士人，为南京宋毅叔的女婿。宋毅叔既然以医术闻名于南北，王况起初传授他的学问未精，薄游京师，很凄然。恰逢盐法忽然改变，有大贾，看到揭示失惊，吐舌遂不能复入。经过十天吃不下咽，瘦弱日益严重，国医不能疗治。其家人忧惧，榜于市曰：有治之者，当以千万为谢。王况贪图其丰厚的报酬，姑且前往应其请求。既见贾之状，忽发笑不能控制，心里认为不容易下手。其家人怪而诘问他，王况谎称大话回答说：所笑的，辇毂之下这么大，竟然没有人能治这个小病罢了。对主人家说：试取针经来。王况随意翻检，偶有一穴，与其疾似是者，王况说：你家应当立状给我，万一不能活，就不要怪我，我将为你针刺，可立效。主病者不得已，也听从他。急刺舌底，抽针之际，其人若委顿状，顷刻舌头遂伸缩，如平时矣。其家大喜，如约感谢他。又为他延誉，从此名声震动京师。既小康，始得尽心于《肘后方》之书，卒有闻于世。事之偶然，有如此者。王况后来以医术得宠幸，宣和中，为朝请大夫，著《全生指迷论》一书，医者多用之。（《挥尘余话》）
陈振孙说：《指迷方》三卷，考城王贶子亨撰。吴丞相敏为之序。王贶为南京名医宋毅叔之婿，宣和中，以医得宠幸，至朝请大夫。
《四库全书提要》说：《全生指迷方》四卷，宋王贶撰。这本书，《宋史·艺文志》作三卷，而传本久绝，故医家罕所征引，甚至不知其名。现在检阅《永乐大典》所收，案条掇拾，虽未必尽符原本，然大要已略具矣。方书所载，大都标某汤某丸，主治某病，详其药品铢两而止。唯独王贶此书，于每证之前，非惟详其病状，且一一论其病源，使读者有所依据，易于运用。其脉论及辨脉法诸条，皆明白晓畅。凡三部九候之形，病证变化之象，及脉与病相应不相应之故，无不辨其疑似，剖析微茫，亦可为诊家之枢要。谨详加订正，分为二十一门，根据类编次，而以论脉诸篇，冠之于首。因篇页相繁，厘为四卷，不复如其原数焉。
〔李氏（崇庆）《燕台集》〕宋志五卷 佚
〔雷氏（继晖）《神圣集》〕宋志三卷 佚
〔华氏（阙名）《集》〕宋志十卷 佚
〔刘氏（阙名）《五脏旁通遵养方》〕（注：遵，一作导。）宋志一卷 佚
〔《晨昏宁待方》〕宋志二卷 佚
〔《大宝神验药方》〕宋志一卷 佚
〔《悟玄子安神养性方》〕宋志一卷 佚
〔亡名氏《杂用药方》〕宋志五十五卷 佚
〔杜氏（阙名）《集验》〕宋志一卷 佚
〔郭氏（仁普）《拾遗候用深灵玄录》〕宋志五卷 佚
〔代氏（荣）《医鉴》〕宋志一卷 佚
〔陈氏（总卿）《经验方》〕佚
按：陈总卿字华父，上文见于施氏《续简易方》。
〔粱氏（阙名）《总要方》〕佚
〔何氏（元弼）《神效方》〕佚
〔梁氏（国佐）《见效方》〕佚
按：上述见于朱氏《集验方》。
After the *Heji Jufang* (Standard Formulas of the Bureau of Harmonized Medicines), Hong Mai recorded in his *Rongzhai Suibi* (Random Notes from Rongzhai Pavilion): The books stored in Xuanhe Hall, Daqing Tower, and Longtu Pavilion were all plundered to Yanjing (modern Beijing) after the devastation of the Jingkang Incident. Consulting the *History of Song*, it is recorded that in the second year of Jingkang, while the Young Emperor was at Qingcheng, the Jin people confiscated all book blocks of the Imperial Academy, the four categories of books in the Three Halls and Secret Library, grand ceremonial gifts, the Dacheng music and dance, diagrams of the Mingtang and the Great Palace, as well as imperial carriages, clothing, and precious curiosities, which were transported to the military camp. It is speculated that this book, having just completed its woodblock printing, had not yet been distributed, and was included among them. Subsequently, due to the division between North and South and the lack of communication, scholars of the Southern Song could not view this book, and thus did not even know of its catalog. It was not until the Dading era of Emperor Shizong of Jin that the books obtained from Bianjing were retrieved, reprinted, and promulgated, allowing it to be transmitted to the present day. Alas! This book was compiled in the Northern Song but remained obscure in the Southern Song; it did not circulate in China proper but survived in barbarian lands. That the benevolent intent of Emperor Huizong was not extinguished over a millennium is indeed remarkable.
Cheng Yunlai stated in the *Preface to the Abridged Essential Records*: The *Shengji Zonglu* (Compendium of Holy Relief) re-edited during the Dade era was promulgated by imperial decree of the Yuan Dynasty. It featured large editions and large characters, with the first chapter of each volume bearing the signature "Yelü Chucai of Yuan." Both ancient medical officials and my family's collection possess the Dade re-edition, which also features large editions and large characters, yet lacks Yelü Chucai's signature. The original calligraphy is upright and elegant, likely retaining the style of the Song edition. However, the title page of each volume reads "Dade Re-edited Shengji Zonglu, Volume No.," and the carving quality is poor, undoubtedly indicating a Yuan dynasty reprint. In the Guiyou year of the Bunka era, I discussed with fellow medical officials to produce an movable-type printed edition within the medical institution. The project took four years to complete.
*[Cheng (Lin) Shengji Zonglu Zuanyao]* (Abridged Essential Records of Shengji Zonglu), 26 volumes. Lost.
The Preface states: This book was compiled under the edict of Emperor Huizong of Song during the Zhenghe era. He gathered famous physicians from across the realm and utilized secret prescriptions and theories from the imperial treasury, resulting in a compilation of 200 volumes. These secret prescriptions and theories were unheard of by the public, and treatments based on specific diseases proved miraculously effective. It was subsequently reprinted during the Dading era of Jin and the third time during the Dade era of Yuan. Since Yelü Chucai carefully proofread it and promulgated it nationwide, over four hundred years have passed without any new printing, and this book was nearly lost. I previously studied a printed edition with my great-uncle, Master Jingtong. Thirty years later, I viewed a manuscript copy again through my friend Jiang Yingshang. Reflecting on the past and present, I felt immense joy. Mr. Yingshang requested me to abridge the text for publication to benefit the world. I stayed in Weiyang for a year, extracting the essence and removing the superfluous, resulting in 26 volumes. This is truly a jade scroll of medical classics and red-script green-text of formulas. For the knowledgeable, the Dade re-edited *Shengji Zonglu* promulgated by the Yuan court featured large editions and large characters, with the first chapter signed "Yelü Chucai of Yuan." The Ming dynasty manuscript owned by Gao Xiang of Wulin used mulberry paper with red grid lines and exquisite handwriting, following the Bingfu style with large editions and large characters. The current edition uses small editions and dense characters for portability and ease of reference.
Furthermore, the methods in this book are profound and require deep study to comprehend. For example, the Zi Xue Fang (Purple Snow Formula) for consumptive disorders embodies the principle of "pursuing and capturing"; the Qing Jin San (Green Gold Powder) for cholera embodies the principle of "snatching and seizing"; and the Huang Lian Tang (Coptis Decoction) for hot dysentery embodies the principle of "counter-assistance." All yield miraculous results. Regarding regulating the Seven Injuries, calming the Five Emotions, attacking the Six Qi, and clarifying the Three Causes, some formulas contain Shen and Fu (Ginseng and Aconite) combined with Xiao and Huang (Mirabilite and Rhubarb), or Gui and Fu (Cinnamon Twig and Aconite) combined with Qin and Lian (Scutellaria and Coptis). One must diligently study ancient formula classics to grasp their subtleties.
In the Women's section, formulas for prenatal/postnatal care, leukorrhea, metrorrhagia, and uterine bleeding are selected. In the Children's section, formulas for acute/chronic wind disorders, five types of malnutrition, vomiting, and diarrhea are selected. For miscellaneous conditions similar to adult treatments, one should extrapolate from adult formulas. The section on Climate and Qi (Yunqi) covers sixty years and can be cross-referenced with the *Suwen*; this is not printed here. The three volumes on acupuncture and moxibustion, three volumes on talismans and prohibitions, two volumes on mineral drug reactions, and three volumes on dietary therapy are omitted because ancient methods are difficult to apply, mineral reactions are rare today, and food-drug combinations are often unsuitable. Rare herbs such as Jin Ya, Yin Ya, Fan Shi, and Mang Cao are excluded. Difficult-to-combine formulas that waste time and cannot meet urgent needs are also excluded. Herb names follow the original texts (e.g., Tian Ma as Chi Jian, Niu Bang as E Shi/Shu Nian, Tian Jie Geng as Ji Ni, Shan Zhi as Yue Tao, Chai Hu as Zi Hu, Tu Fu Ling as KT, Xiang Fu as Sha Cao Gen, Bo He as Ji Su, Sha Ren as Suo Sha, Tian Hua Fen as Gua Lou Gen, Qing Fen as Ni Fen). These cannot be changed. Ancient dosage units are difficult to use directly; therefore, one liang is approximated as one qian, one fen as two qian, and five fen as one zi (two qian and half). One bi ranges from half a qian to five qian, adjusted according to clinical judgment.
This book was compiled in the Northern Song, before the Four Great Masters (Liu Wan-han, Li Dong-yuan, Zhang Zi-he, Zhu Dan-xi) established their distinct schools and common formulas (such as Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang, Xiao Yao San, Gui Pi Tang, Er Chen Tang, Si Wu Tang, Si Jun Zi Tang). When physicians encounter chronic, difficult, or unusual cases where contemporary formulas fail and even skilled practitioners are at a loss, this book offers divine formulas.
It is further noted that the book is composed of three parts, still missing five volumes of pediatric formulas (volumes 173–177). Despite extensive searches in imperial libraries and private collections in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Qi, and Liang, no complete copy was found. My classmate Xiang Shi'an searched for ancient and modern pediatric formulas and supplemented these five volumes. His commentary is concise, and his methods are detailed, completing the work. The sections on various childhood malnourishments and below are his contributions.
The three volumes on Immortal Ingestion are omitted as they involve alchemy (smelting cinnabar and stones), chewing pine/cypress, breathing exercises, or exorcising corpse demons, which are recorded in Daoist scriptures but are impractical. Instead, over ten formulas for longevity and facial rejuvenation, along with over twenty tonifying formulas, are selected for health preservation. Scholars seeking the complete work may consult the original, while this abridged version aims to broaden knowledge and serve the world with compassion.
*Summary of the Siku Quanshu*: *Shengji Zonglu Zuanyao*, 26 volumes, compiled under imperial edict during the Zhenghe era of Song, edited by Cheng Lin of the Qing Dynasty. Cheng Lin, courtesy name Yunlai, was from Xiuning. Initially, Emperor Huizong authored the *Shengji Jing* (Classic of Holy Relief), 10 volumes, 42 chapters. He then ordered the gathering of renowned physicians and imperial secret prescriptions to compile a 200-volume work. Over time, the text became fragmented. Cheng Lin acquired three incomplete copies, supplementing them, but volumes 173–177 remained missing. Due to the unwieldy nature of the original, he extracted the essentials and recompiled it, maintaining the original categories. The missing pediatric volumes were supplemented by his friend Xiang Rui. The preface by Emperor Huizong and the postface by Jiao Hui (Academician of Jixian Academy, Dade 4th year) are retained. Checking the bibliographies of Chao Gongwu and Chen Zhen-sun reveals only the *Shengji Jing*, not this compendium. Jiao Hui’s preface suggests it was completed in Zhenghe and reprinted in Dading, likely taken north after the fall of Bianjing, unseen by those who crossed south. Although the original is unavailable, the Song dynasty's rich medical resources allow us to glimpse ancient specialized formulas. Each category begins with a clear theoretical discussion, aiding research. The original ended with three volumes on Immortal Ingestion involving alchemy or dietary asceticism, reflecting the rise of Daoism. Cheng Lin deemed these absurd and removed them, keeping only about thirty common nourishing formulas. His selective approach makes the recorded formulas practical, differing from those rigidly adhering to ancient methods.
*[Wang (Kuang) Jishi Quansheng Zhimi Fang]* (Also known as *Zhimi Ji* in *Dushu Fuzhi*), 3 volumes. Recorded in Song Bibliographies. Not seen.
Zhao Xibian states: This was written by Wang Kuang, courtesy name Shiheng, of Shangkao City. Chancellor Wu Min wrote the preface, noting that Shiheng served without rigidity and, amidst worldly changes, once sighed and volunteered for a diplomatic mission to distant lands.
Wang Mingqing records: Wang Kuang, courtesy name Ziheng, was originally a scholar and the son-in-law of Song Yishu, a famous physician from Nanjing. After Song Yishu gained fame north and south, Wang Kuang initially lacked proficiency. While wandering in the capital, he was destitute. When salt laws suddenly changed, a wealthy merchant saw a notice, was startled, stuck out his tongue, and could not swallow for ten days, becoming increasingly emaciated. Imperial physicians could not cure him. His family posted a reward of ten million coins for a cure. Wang Kuang, tempted by the reward, approached the merchant. Seeing the man's condition, he laughed uncontrollably, thinking it difficult to treat. When questioned, he lied, saying he laughed because such a major city had no one to treat such a minor ailment. He asked for the *Neijing* (Classic of Internal Medicine), randomly selected an acupoint resembling the symptoms, and demanded a guarantee from the family before proceeding. He needled the base of the tongue. Upon withdrawing the needle, the patient appeared weak, but soon his tongue moved normally again. The family was overjoyed, paid the reward, and promoted his reputation, making him famous in the capital. With newfound wealth, he studied the *Zhouhou Beiji Fang* (Emergency Prescriptions Worth a Golden Chest) thoroughly and gained renown. Such coincidences occur. Later favored for his medical skills, he became a Chaoqing Dafu during the Xuanhe era and authored the *Quansheng Zhimi Lun*, widely used by physicians (*Huiyu Yuhua*).
Chen Zhen-sun notes: *Zhimi Fang*, 3 volumes, written by Wang Kuang (Ziheng) of Kaocheng. Prefaced by Chancellor Wu Min. Wang Kuang was the son-in-law of Song Yishu, a famous physician of Nanjing, and attained the rank of Chaoqing Dafu through medicine during the Xuanhe era.
*Summary of the Siku Quanshu*: *Quansheng Zhimi Fang*, 4 volumes, by Wang Kuang of Song. The *Song Shi Yiwenzhi* lists it as 3 volumes, but the transmission was long lost, rarely cited by physicians. Examining the collected entries in *Yongle Dadian*, although not fully matching the original, the main outline is preserved. Most medical texts list formulas by name and indication, detailing ingredients and weights. Wang Kuang’s work, however, details symptoms and discusses etiology before each syndrome, aiding application. His discussions on pulse diagnosis and differentiation are clear, analyzing the forms of the Three Regions and Nine Holdings, changes in disease manifestations, and correspondences between pulses and diseases. These are essential for diagnostic practice. Carefully corrected and organized into 21 categories, with pulse theory placed first, the text is divided into 4 volumes due to length, differing from the original count.
*[Li (Chongqing) Yantai Ji]*, 5 volumes. Lost.
*[Lei (Jihui) Shensheng Ji]*, 3 volumes. Lost.
*[Hua (Anonymous) Ji]*, 10 volumes. Lost.
*[Liu (Anonymous) Wazang Pangtong Zunyang Fang]* (Note: Zun is sometimes written as Dao), 1 volume. Lost.
*[Chenhun Ningdai Fang]*, 2 volumes. Lost.
*[Dabao Shenyao Yaofang]*, 1 volume. Lost.
*[Wuxuanzi Anshen Yangxing Fang]*, 1 volume. Lost.
*[Anonymous Zayong Yaofang]*, 55 volumes. Lost.
*[Du (Anonymous) Jiyan]*, 1 volume. Lost.
*[Guo (Renpu) Shiyi Houyong Shenling Xuanlu]*, 5 volumes. Lost.
*[Dai (Rong) Yijian]*, 1 volume. Lost.
*[Chen (Zongqing) Jingyan Fang]*. Lost.
Note: Chen Zongqing, courtesy name Huafu, is mentioned above in Shi’s *Xu Jianyi Fang*.
*[Liang (Anonymous) Zongyao Fang]*. Lost.
*[He (Yuanbi) Shenxiao Fang]*. Lost.
*[Liang (Guozuo) Jianxiao Fang]*. Lost.
Note: The above are mentioned in Zhu’s *Jiyan Fang*.