《灵》、《素》为医家正传，后世张仲景、王叔和、孙思邈、孙兆、初虞世、朱肱，皆不师《内经》，惟采
本草诸书，各以己见自成一家之技，治小疾则可，治大病不效矣。（王叔和、朱肱乌可与仲景同列，若云仲景
不师《内经》，试观《伤寒》、《金匮》二书，不本《灵》、《素》之旨，宁有如是精深之论乎？）至皇甫士
安、巢元方、王冰等，虽学《素问》，而不得方学之传，亦根据前六子方法而行。此书从古至今，未得通行。余
业医四世，皆得此法之力，而人世未深信，故难梓行。余初学医，尽博六子之书，以为医之理尽矣。然调治小
疾，百发百中，临大病百无二三，每怅己术之不精也。后遇关中老医，叩余所学，笑曰∶汝学非是岐黄正派，
特小技尔。只能调小 ，俟其自愈，岂能起大病哉！余即从而师之，三年，师以法授我，反复参详，遂与《内
经》合旨，由兹问世，百发百中，再观六子书，真儿戏耳。但师授固简而当，意欲梓行，恐有未尽。遂将追随
先师所历之法，与己四十余稔之所治验，集成医流正道，以救万世夭枉。后人得此，苟能日夜勤求，自能洞贯
其理，以见余言非谬。至若贤良忠正，孝子仁人，再为广布，俾天下后世，上可以救君亲，下可以济斯民。余
因恐遭天谴，不敢自私，刊刻流传，愿仁者勿拘成见而屑视之，斯幸矣。
宋绍兴十六年武翼郎前开州巡检窦材谨序。（细观此叙前后语意不相联属，似非通人之语，疑是后人伪作）
《灵枢》和《素问》是医学的正统传承，后世的张仲景、王叔和、孙思邈、孙兆、初虞世、朱肱等人，都不效法《黄帝内经》，只是采摘本草类书籍的内容，各自凭借自己的见解自成一家之技，治疗小病还可以，但治疗大病就不见效了。（王叔和、朱肱怎么能和张仲景相提并论？如果说张仲景不效法《黄帝内经》，试看《伤寒论》和《金匮要略》两本书，如果不以《灵枢》、《素问》的宗旨为本，怎么会有如此精深的论述呢？）至于皇甫士安（皇甫谧）、巢元方、王冰等人，虽然学习《素问》，但没有得到方药学的真传，也是依据前六位医家的方法而行事。这本书从古至今，没有得到广泛通行。我从事医学四代人都依靠这种方法的力量，但世人没有深信，所以难以刊印发行。我初学医时，广泛涉猎这六家医书，认为医理已经穷尽了。然而治疗小病，百发百中，遇到大病却百无一二，常常感叹自己医术不精湛。后来遇到关中地区的老医生，询问我的所学，笑着说：“你的学问不是岐黄正派，只是小技艺罢了。只能调理小病，等待其自愈，怎么能治愈大病呢！”我随即拜他为师，三年间，师父将方法传授给我，反复参详研究，最终与《黄帝内经》的宗旨相合，从此问世，百发百中，再回头看那六家医书，真是儿戏罢了。只是师父传授的方法固然简练而恰当，我想刊印发行，又担心有未尽之处。于是将追随先师所经历的方法，以及自己四十多年来的治疗验证，集成为医流正道，以拯救万世早夭枉死之人。后人得到此书，如果能日夜勤奋探求，自然能透彻贯通其中的道理，从而明白我的话并非谬误。至于那些贤良忠正、孝子仁人，再加以广泛传播，使得天下后世，对上可以救治君主父母，对下可以救济百姓。我因为害怕遭受天谴，不敢自私，刊刻流传，希望仁者不要拘泥于成见而轻视它，这就幸运了。
宋绍兴十六年武翼郎前开州巡检窦材恭敬作序。（仔细观察这篇序言前后的语意不相连贯，似乎不是通达之人的话语，怀疑是后人伪作）
*Ling Shu* (Spiritual Pivot) and *Su Wen* (Basic Questions) constitute the orthodox lineage of medicine. Later physicians such as Zhang Zhongjing, Wang Shuhe, Sun Simiao, Sun Zhao, Chu Yushi, and Zhu Gong did not follow the *Huangdi Neijing* (Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon); rather, they merely excerpted content from materia medica texts, each forming their own school of skill based on personal insights. While this approach may suffice for treating minor ailments, it proves ineffective for major diseases. (How can Wang Shuhe and Zhu Gong be ranked alongside Zhang Zhongjing? If one claims that Zhang Zhongjing did not follow the *Neijing*, let us examine his works *Shanghan Lun* (Treatise on Cold Damage) and *Jingui Yaolue* (Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Cabinet). Without being rooted in the principles of *Ling Shu* and *Su Wen*, how could such profound theories exist?) As for Huangfu Mi (courtesy name Shi'an), Chao Yuanfang, and Wang Bing, although they studied *Su Wen*, they did not inherit the true transmission of formula studies; instead, they acted according to the methods of the aforementioned six physicians. This book has not been widely circulated from ancient times to the present. My family has practiced medicine for four generations, all benefiting from the power of this method, yet since the world does not deeply believe in it, it is difficult to publish. When I first began studying medicine, I extensively read the books of these six masters, believing that the principles of medicine were fully exhausted. However, while my treatments for minor ailments were successful every time, for major diseases, success occurred in less than two out of a hundred cases. I often lamented my lack of proficiency. Later, I encountered an old physician in Guanzhong who, after inquiring about my studies, laughed and said, "Your learning is not the orthodox Qi-Huang lineage; it is merely a trivial skill. It can only regulate minor ailments, waiting for them to heal spontaneously; how can it cure major diseases!" I then took him as my teacher. For three years, he transmitted the methods to me. Through repeated examination and study, I eventually aligned with the principles of the *Neijing*. Since then, my treatments have been successful every time. Re-examining the books of the six masters, they truly appear like child's play. Although the methods taught by my master are concise and appropriate, and I wish to publish them, I fear there may be incomplete aspects. Therefore, I have compiled the methods experienced under my late master, along with my own clinical validations over forty-plus years, into the orthodox path of medical practice, to save countless people from premature death. Those who obtain this book in later generations, if they diligently seek knowledge day and night, will naturally penetrate its principles and realize that my words are not false. As for the virtuous, loyal, upright, filial, and benevolent individuals, please disseminate it widely so that future generations may, above, rescue rulers and parents, and below, aid the common people. Fearing heavenly retribution, I dare not keep this to myself; thus, I have had it printed and circulated. I hope that benevolent scholars will not cling to preconceived notions and disdain it; this would be my greatest fortune.
Preface respectfully written by Dou Cai, Wuyi Lang and former Inspector of Kaizhou, in the 16th year of Shaoxing, Song Dynasty. (Upon close observation, the meaning before and after this preface is disjointed, suggesting it may not be the words of a knowledgeable person; it is suspected to be a forgery by later generations.)