昔神农尝百草之味，以救万民之疾；周官设疾医之政，以掌万民之病。着在简编，为万
世法。我宋勃兴，神圣相授，咸以至仁浓德，涵养生类，且谓札瘥荐臻，四时代有，救恤之
术，莫先方书。故自开宝以来，早敕近臣雠校本草，厥后纂次《神医普救》，刊行《太平圣
惠》，重定《针艾俞穴》，校正《千金》《外台》，又作《庆历善救》《简要济众》等方，
天下。或范金揭石，或镂板联编，是虽神农之用心，成周之政治，无以过也。天锡神考
圣承统，其好生之德，不特见于方论而已。又设“太医局熟药所”于京师，其恤民瘼，
勤矣。主上天纵深仁，孝述前烈，爰自崇宁增置七局，揭以“和剂”、“惠民”之名，
制给卖，各有攸司。又设“收买药材所”，以革伪滥之弊。比诏会府，咸置药局，所
祖考之德泽，可谓曲尽。然自创局以来，所有之方，或取于鬻药之家，或取于陈献之
经参订，不无舛讹，虽尝镂板颁行，未免传疑承误。故有药味脱漏，铢两过差，制作
经，祖袭间有伪妄，至于贴榜，谬戾尤多，殆不可以一二举也。顷因条具，上达朝廷
被命，遴选通医，俾之刊正。于是请书监之秘文，采名贤之别录，公私众本，搜猎靡
阙所从，无不研核。或端本以正末，或溯流以寻源，订其讹谬，折其淆乱。遗佚者补
复者削之，未阅岁而书成，缮写甫毕，谨献于朝。将见合和者得十全之效，饮饵者无
疑，颁此成书，惠及区宇。遂使熙丰惠民之美意，崇观述事之洪规，本末巨细，无不
纳斯民于寿康，召和气于穹壤，亿万斯年，传之无极，岂不韪欤！
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从前神农品尝百草的味道，用来救治百姓的疾病；周朝设立疾医的官职，用来掌管百姓的疾病。这些记载在竹简书籍上，成为万世的法则。我大宋兴起，历代君主神圣相继，都以至仁厚德，养育众生，并且认为瘟疫疾病频繁发生，四季都有，救济的方法，没有比方书更优先的了。所以自从开宝年间以来，早就命令近臣校勘本草，后来编纂《神医普救》，刊行《太平圣惠》，重新审定《针灸腧穴》，校正《千金方》《外台秘要》，又编写《庆历善救》《简要济众》等方书，流传天下。有的铸铜刻石，有的雕版连编，这虽然比不上神农的用心和成周的政教，但也相差无几了。上天赐予神宗皇帝继承统绪，他好生的德行，不仅体现在方论上。又在京城设立“太医局熟药所”，体恤百姓的痛苦，非常勤勉。皇上秉承深厚的仁爱，孝顺地陈述前人的功业，于是从崇宁年间开始增设七局，以“和剂”、“惠民”命名，制定并售卖药物，各有主管官员。又设立“收买药材所”，来革除伪劣泛滥的弊端。下诏各府，都设置药局，对于祖先的德泽，可以说是周全尽致了。然而自从创建药局以来，所有的药方，有的取自卖药的商家，有的取自陈旧的经本参订，难免有错误，虽然曾经雕版颁行，未免流传疑惑承袭错误。所以有药味脱漏，分量差错，制作过程，祖袭间偶有伪妄，至于张贴榜文，谬误尤其多，大概不能一一列举。最近因为条列事项，上报朝廷，受命选拔通晓医术的人，让他们刊正。于是请求查阅秘书监的珍贵文献，采集名贤的其他记录，公私各种版本，广泛搜集没有遗漏，无所不从，无不研究考核。有的端正根本以纠正末节，有的追溯源头以寻找本源，订正其中的讹误，消除其中的混乱。遗失的加以补充，重复的予以删削，不到一年书就完成，抄写刚刚结束，恭敬地献给朝廷。将会看到调和者得到十全的效果，服用者没有疑虑，颁布这部成书，惠及天下。从而使熙丰年间惠民的美好意愿，崇观年间遵循先事的宏大规范，从头到尾大小事情，无不纳入使百姓长寿健康，在天地之间召唤和气，亿万斯年，传之无穷，难道不很好吗！
In ancient times, Shennong tasted the flavors of hundreds of herbs to save the people from diseases; in the Zhou Dynasty, the office of "Jiyi" (Physician for Diseases) was established to manage the illnesses of the populace. These records were inscribed on bamboo slips and books, serving as a model for ten thousand generations. When our Song Dynasty rose, sagacious rulers succeeded one another, all employing supreme benevolence and profound virtue to nurture living beings. They held that since plagues and epidemics occur frequently and vary with the four seasons, no method of relief is more urgent than medical formularies. Therefore, since the Kaibao era, imperial edicts had instructed close ministers to collate and correct materia medica texts. Subsequently, *Shenyi Pujiu* (Divine Physician's Universal Relief) was compiled, *Taiping Shenghui Fang* (Prescriptions of Taiping Shenghui) was published, acupuncture and moxibustion acupoints were redefined, and the *Qianjin Yaofang* (Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold) and *Waitai Miyao* (Secret Essentials of the Outer Chamber) were corrected. Furthermore, formularies such as *Qingli Shanjiu* (Good Rescue of Qingli) and *Jianyao Jizhong* (Concise Aid for the Masses) were produced and disseminated throughout the realm. Some were cast in bronze or carved on stone, others printed via woodblock printing in continuous volumes. Though these efforts may not surpass the dedication of Shennong or the governance of the Chengzhou era, they were comparable. Heaven bestowed upon Emperor Shenzong the sacred mandate to inherit the throne. His virtue of cherishing life was manifested not only in medical treatises but also through the establishment of the "Taiyi Ju Shuyao Suo" (Imperial Medical Bureau Prepared Medicine Office) in the capital, demonstrating diligent care for the people's suffering. The current Emperor, possessing profound benevolence and filial piety in continuing the ancestors' achievements, expanded the system by adding seven bureaus during the Chongning era, naming them "Heji" (Harmonizing Formulas) and "Huimin" (Benefiting the People). These bureaus regulated the production and sale of medicines under specific jurisdictions. Additionally, the "Shoumai Yaocai Suo" (Herb Purchasing Office) was established to eliminate the弊端 of counterfeit and adulterated drugs. Edicts ordered the establishment of medicine bureaus in all prefectures, fully extending the grace of the imperial ancestors. However, since the inception of these bureaus, the formulas used were often sourced from private merchants or old manuscripts reviewed for reference, inevitably containing errors. Although previously printed and distributed, doubts persisted and mistakes were inherited. There were omissions of herbal ingredients, inaccuracies in dosages (measured in zhu and liang), flaws in preparation methods, occasional fabrications in ancestral lineages of prescriptions, and numerous errors in posted notices, which could hardly be listed individually. Recently, due to various issues being reported to the court, an order was issued to select physicians proficient in medicine to correct these texts. Thus, secret documents from the Imperial Library were consulted, and alternative records by renowned experts were collected. Public and private versions were thoroughly searched without omission, leaving nothing unexamined. Roots were rectified to correct branches, and sources were traced to clarify origins; errors were corrected, and confusions resolved. Missing items were supplemented, and duplicates were deleted. Within less than a year, the book was completed. Upon finishing the transcription, it was respectfully presented to the court. It is anticipated that those who harmonize the formulas will achieve perfect efficacy, and those who consume them will have no doubts. By promulgating this definitive text, benefits will extend across the empire. Thus, the benevolent intentions of the Xifeng era regarding public welfare and the grand standards of the Chongguan era in following ancestral precedents will be preserved in their entirety. This will bring longevity and health to the people and summon harmonious qi throughout heaven and earth, transmitting this legacy endlessly for millions of years. Is this not commendable?
Chen Cheng, Jiangshi Lang (Official Rank: Junior Gentleman of the Palace), in charge of the Medicine Bureau and reviewing formularies
Pei Zongyuan, Fengyi Lang (Official Rank: Official of Grace), Acting Director of the Imperial Medical Bureau and in charge of the Medicine Bureau and reviewing formularies
Chen Shiwen, Chaofeng Lang (Official Rank: Official of Respectful Admonition), Acting Librarian of the Shangshu Department and Controller of the Medicine Bureau, respectfully submitted