大明洪武唐辰仲春(予)学针法初学于洞玄先生、孟仲傀公明年父没过维阳、又学于东隐先生
九思彭公深得二先生发明窦太师针道之书、梓岐风谷飞经走气补泻之法游江湖间以之参问
他师皆不过能谈其概及求精微之妙、百不一二、问有知者亦莫尽知其奥、予于是甚悦于心、
则知世所得者鲜矣、固深胸臆宝而重之、数年间用而百发百中、无不臻效、永乐巳丑惜予遭
诬、徙属于民乐耕锄之内、故退寓西河立其堂曰、资深其号曰泉石、心以遁守自娱过者皆曰
、此读书耕者之所也、凡有疾者求治不用于针、多用于灸、自是梓岐风谷之法荒废、而名不
闻非不以济人之心为心、盖不欲取誉于时矣令也、予年向暮、髭鬓皆霜、恐久失传、拳拳在
念
成文、名曰金针赋、金乃世之宝也、非富贵不能得之岂贫贱所能有也名其金称其贵也、
贵能劫疾于顷刻之间、故以观夫发端、而嗟夫结之则深叹美其法、而有收效之捷异耳、篇中
首论头病取足、右病取右、男女早晚之气、手足经络顺逆之理、次论补泻下针调气出针、之
法、末论治病驱运气血通接至微之妙、而又叮咛勉其学人、务必以尽精诚、则可以起沉 之
疾、言虽直、其义详明、尤且贯穿、次第有序、使后之学人易为记诵其传不泯、俟他日有窦
汉卿复出而攻之熟造之、深得于心、而目显用光大必念乎今之删繁撮简、成文者、谁欤是亦
遗言于后也、必学人敬之哉
时正统四年巳未岁八月既望 谨识
此金针赋乃先师秘传之要法得之者每每私藏而人必符价之金乃可得也予今以活人为心更不珍
藏载于卷中与同智之士共知学人慎勿轻视若能熟读详味久当见之则用针之法尽于此矣
大明洪武年间唐辰年仲春二月，我开始学习针刺技法，起初向洞玄先生和孟仲傀公请教。第二年父亲去世，我流落至维阳，又向东隐先生九思彭公求学。我深得这两位先生对窦太师《针灸玉龙歌》（即“窦太师针道之书”）中“梓岐风谷”及“飞经走气”补泻方法的阐发与发明。我在江湖间游历，以此法参问其他医师，但他们大多只能谈论大概，至于精微奥妙之处，百人中难遇一二；即便有知晓者，也不能完全洞悉其深奥内涵。对此我心中甚为喜悦，由此得知世间所得者甚少，因此我将这些知识深藏于心，珍视而重视它。数年间运用此法，百发百中，无不取得疗效。
到了永乐己丑年，可惜我遭受诬陷，被贬谪为民，从事农耕锄地之事，因而退居西河，建堂名为“资深”，别号为“泉石”。内心以隐居自守、自我娱乐为主。路过的人都说道：“这是读书耕种之人的居所。”凡是患病者求治，不再使用针刺，多采用艾灸。从此，“梓岐风谷”之法逐渐荒废，名声也不复闻达。并非我不以济世救人之心为念，只是不想在当时博取名声罢了。
如今我已年近暮岁，胡须鬓发皆白，担心此法长久失传，心中念念不忘。于是整理成文，命名为《金针赋》。“金”是世间的宝物，非富贵之人不能得到，岂是贫贱者所能拥有？命名用“金”，是称颂其珍贵；珍贵在于能顷刻间祛除疾病，所以以此作为开篇，并感叹结尾则深深赞叹其疗效之快捷奇异。篇中首先论述头病取足部穴位、右侧病症取右侧穴位、男女早晚气血运行、手足经络顺逆的道理；其次论述补泻手法、下针调气、出针的方法；最后论述治病驱运气血、通达细微之处的奥妙。又反复叮咛勉励学习者，务必秉持精诚之心，这样才能治愈重病。言辞虽然直率，但义理详细明确，尤其贯穿始终，次第有序，使后来的学习者容易记诵，传承不致泯灭。等待他日若有窦汉卿（窦太师）复出而攻研此法，熟练掌握，深得于心，并在临床上显扬光大，必定会想到今日删繁就简、整理成文的人是谁呢？这也是留给后人的遗言，希望学习者敬重它啊！
时正统四年己未岁八月十五日后一日，谨此记录。
这《金针赋》是先师秘传的紧要技法，得到的人往往私自珍藏，外人必须付出重金才可获得。我现在以救活人为宗旨，不再珍藏，将其记载于卷中，与明智之士共同知晓。学习者切勿轻视，若能熟读详加体味，久而久之自然能见效，那么用针的法则全都在这里了。
In the second month of the Tang year during the Hongwu era of the Great Ming Dynasty, I began learning acupuncture techniques. Initially, I studied under Master Dongxuan and Mr. Meng Zhongkui. The following year, after my father passed away, I drifted to Weiyang and further studied under Mr. Peng Jiusi, also known as Master Dongyin. I deeply grasped the elucidations by these two masters regarding Grand Master Dou’s (Dou Hanqing) acupuncture doctrines, specifically the methods of "Ziqi Fenggu" (a metaphor for the subtle circulation of Qi in the meridians) and "Feijing Zouqi" (flying through meridians and moving Qi) for tonification and sedation. While traveling among rivers and lakes, I consulted other physicians using these methods, but most could only discuss generalities. Regarding the subtle and profound nuances, one in a hundred might know them; even those who knew could not fully penetrate their mysteries. I was greatly pleased by this realization, understanding that true knowledge was rare in the world. Thus, I treasured these teachings deeply in my heart. Over several years of application, my accuracy rate was 100%, with no failure to achieve therapeutic effects.
However, in the Ji-Chou year of the Yongle era, I was unjustly accused and demoted to commoner status, forced to engage in farming. Consequently, I retreated to Xihe, establishing a hall named "Zishen" (Deepening Proficiency) and adopting the pseudonym "Quanshi" (Spring and Stone). My life became one of reclusive self-contentment. Passersby remarked, "This is the dwelling of a scholar-farmer." When patients sought treatment from me, they rarely requested acupuncture, preferring moxibustion instead. As a result, the "Ziqi Fenggu" methods fell into disuse, and my reputation faded. This was not because I lacked the desire to save lives, but rather because I wished to avoid worldly fame.
Now, approaching old age, with white hair and beard, I fear this knowledge will be lost forever. With earnest concern, I compiled these teachings into a text titled *Jinzhen Fu* (Ode to the Golden Needle). "Gold" is a treasure of the world, accessible only to the wealthy and noble, not the poor and humble. Naming it "Gold" signifies its preciousness; it is precious because it can dispel disease instantly. Thus, I begin with this concept and conclude with deep admiration for its rapid efficacy. The chapter first discusses principles such as treating head disorders with foot points, treating right-sided disorders with right-sided points, the timing of Qi flow in men and women at different times of day, and the順逆 (smooth/reverse) directions of hand and foot meridians. It then details methods for tonification and sedation, needle insertion for regulating Qi, and needle withdrawal. Finally, it expounds on the subtleties of driving and circulating Qi and Blood to treat diseases and connect to the most minute aspects of the body. I repeatedly urge students to practice with utmost sincerity and precision, so that they may cure severe illnesses. Although the language is direct, the meaning is clear and detailed, logically structured and sequential, making it easy for future students to memorize and ensure its transmission is not extinguished. Perhaps when Dou Hanqing reappears in the future to study this method thoroughly, mastering it internally and applying it widely, he will remember who compiled and simplified this text today. This is my legacy to posterity; let students respect it!
Recorded respectfully on the seventeenth day of the eighth month, in the Ji-Wei year of the Zhengtong era (1439 AD).
This *Jinzhen Fu* contains the secret and essential techniques transmitted by my late master. Those who obtain it often keep it private, and outsiders must pay a high price to acquire it. Now, driven by the intent to save lives, I no longer hoard it but publish it in this volume for wise individuals to know. Students must not underestimate it. If you read it diligently and savor its meaning, over time you will see results. Thus, all the methods of acupuncture are contained herein.