臣闻人之生也，陶六气之和，而过则为诊；医之作也，求百病之本，而善则能全。
若乃分三部九候之殊，别五声五色之变，揆盈虚于表里，审躁静于性韵，达其消息，谨其攻
疗，兹所以辅含灵之命，裨有邦之治也。
国家丕冒万宇，交修庶职。执技服于官守，宽疾存乎政典。皇上秉灵图而迪成宪，奉母
仪而隆至化。明烛幽隐，惠绥动植。悯斯民之 苦，伫嘉医之拯济。且念幅员之辽邈，闾巷
之穷厄，肄业之士，罕尽精良；传方之家，颇承疑舛。四种之书或阙，七年之习未周，以彼
粗工，肆其亿度，夭害生理，可不哀哉！是形HT 怛，或怀重慎，以为昔之上手，效应参神
，前五日而逆知，经三折而取信，得非究源之微妙，用意之详密乎？
盖诊候之教，肇自轩祖；中古以降，论著弥繁。思索其精，博利族众，乃下明诏，畴咨
旧闻，上稽圣经，旁摭奇道，发延阁之秘蕴，敕中尚而雠对。《诸病源候论》者，隋大业中
太医巢元方等奉诏所作也。会粹群说，沈研精理，形脉之证，罔不该集。明居处、爱欲、风
湿之所感，示针 、挢引、汤熨之所宜。诚术艺之楷模，而诊察之津涉。监署课试，固
常用此。乃命与《难经》《素问》图镂方版，传布海内。洪惟祖宗之训，务惟存育之惠。补
《农经》之阙漏，班禁方于遐迩。逮今搜采，益穷元本，方论之要殚矣，师药之功备矣。将
使后学优而柔之，视色毫而靡愆，应心手而胥验。大哉！昧百草而救枉者，古皇之盛德；忧
一夫之失所者，二帝之用心。弭兹札瘥，跻之仁寿，上圣爱人之旨，不其笃欤。
翰林医官副使赵拱等参校既终，缮录以献，爰俾近着，为之题辞。顾惟空疏，莫探秘赜
。徒以述善诱之深意，用劝方来；杨勤恤之至仁，式昭大庇云尔。谨序。
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臣听闻人的生存，在于调和六气（风、寒、暑、湿、燥、火六种自然气候之气），如果过度就会成为疾病；医生的职责，在于探求各种疾病的根本原因，如果善于探究就能保全生命。
至于区分三部九候（古代诊脉法，将人体分为上、中、下三部，每部又分天、地、人三候）的不同，辨别五声（呼、笑、歌、哭、呻五种声音）和五色（青、赤、黄、白、黑五种面色）的变化，在表里之间衡量虚实，在性情韵律中审视躁动与安静，通晓病机的消长变化，谨慎地进行攻邪或补益的治疗，这就是辅助生灵的生命，有益于国家治理的原因啊。
国家广泛覆盖天下万物，共同修治各项职事。掌握医术的人服务于官守职位，宽待病患体现在政治典章之中。皇上秉承天命图谕而推行成法，遵循母亲（指太后或皇后的仪范，此处借指尊贵的母仪）的典范而推崇至高的教化。明察幽深隐秘之事，恩惠安抚动植物。怜悯百姓的痛苦，期待良医的拯救救济。并且考虑到疆域的辽阔，街巷中的困厄，学习医术的人，很少能完全精通精良；传承方剂的家庭，往往承袭了怀疑和错误。四种经典书籍有的缺失，七年的学业尚未周全，凭借那些粗疏的工匠，肆意进行猜测推断，残害人的生理机能，难道不可悲吗！因此人们感到悲伤，或者怀着慎重之心，认为从前的优秀医生，疗效神奇，前五日就能预先知晓病情，经过三次折损（指多次诊治失败或病情反复）后仍能取得信任，这岂不是因为探究了病源的微妙，用意详尽严密吗？
大概诊断候脉的教导，始于轩辕黄帝；中古以后，论述著作更加繁多。思索其中的精义，广利族人大众，于是下达英明的诏书，咨询旧闻，向上考证圣经，旁采奇异之道，发掘延阁（皇家藏书处）的秘密蕴藏，命令中尚局（负责宫廷器物制作的机构）进行校对。《诸病源候论》，是隋朝大业年间太医巢元方等人奉诏所撰写的。汇聚群家的学说，深沉研究精微的道理，形证脉象的表现，无不完备收集。阐明居住环境、爱欲、风湿等所受的影响，指示针灸、矫引（一种康复疗法）、汤药热敷等适宜的疗法。确实是技艺的楷模，也是诊断考察的渡口。监署的考核试用，本来常用此书。于是命令将其与《难经》《素问》一起刻印在木板上，传布于海内外。宏大地思考祖宗的训诫，务必只存育生的恩惠。补充《农经》的缺漏，向远近颁布禁方（宫廷秘方）。等到如今搜集采择，更加穷尽本源，方论的要旨已竭尽，师药的功效已完备。将使后学之人优游从容地学习，观察面色丝毫无差，应对心手互相验证。伟大啊！辨识百草而挽救冤枉者，是古皇的盛德；担忧一人失所者，是二帝（尧舜）的用心。消除这种瘟疫疾疫，使之达到仁爱与长寿的境界，上古圣王爱人的旨意，不也是很笃厚吗？
翰林医官副使赵拱等人参校完毕后，缮写记录以进献，于是让近臣撰写，为此题写序辞。只是我空疏浅薄，不能探求深奥隐秘的道理。仅仅通过陈述善加诱导的深意，用来劝勉后来者；弘扬勤政体恤的至高仁爱，以此昭示广大的庇护罢了。恭敬地写下这篇序言。
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I have heard that human life depends on harmonizing the Six Qi (the six natural climatic factors: wind, cold, summer heat, dampness, dryness, and fire); if this harmony is exceeded, it becomes disease. The purpose of medicine is to seek the root of all diseases, and by doing so skillfully, one can preserve life.
Regarding the differentiation of the Three Regions and Nine Pulses (an ancient pulse diagnosis method dividing the body into upper, middle, and lower regions, each with heaven, earth, and person positions), and distinguishing the variations of the Five Sounds (calling, laughing, singing, crying, groaning) and Five Colors (green, red, yellow, white, black), measuring excess and deficiency between the exterior and interior, and examining agitation or tranquility in one's nature and rhythm, understanding the fluctuation of pathogenic factors, and cautiously applying attack or tonification treatments—this is how we assist the lives of sentient beings and benefit the governance of the state.
The empire broadly covers all under heaven, jointly cultivating various duties. Those skilled in medicine serve in official posts, and leniency towards the sick is embodied in political codes. His Majesty upholds the Mandate of Heaven to implement established laws, follows the noble example of the Mother (referring to the Empress Dowager or Queen's dignified conduct), and promotes supreme transformation. He illuminates hidden matters and extends benevolence to plants and animals. Pitying the suffering of the people, he awaits the salvation provided by excellent physicians. Considering the vastness of the territory and the poverty in alleys, scholars studying medicine rarely achieve complete proficiency; families transmitting prescriptions often inherit doubts and errors. Some of the Four Classics are missing, and seven years of study are incomplete. Relying on crude practitioners who arbitrarily guess, they harm human physiology—is this not lamentable? Thus, people feel sorrow or act with caution, believing that former expert physicians had miraculous effects, could predict conditions five days in advance, and gained trust after three setbacks. Is this not because they investigated the subtleties of disease origins and applied meticulous intent?
Generally, the teaching of diagnosis originated from the Yellow Emperor (Xuanyuan). Since the middle antiquity, treatises have become increasingly numerous. To ponder their essence and benefit the masses, a bright edict was issued to consult old records, verify against sacred classics above, and collect extraordinary methods below. Secrets from the Imperial Library were revealed, and corrections were ordered by the Zhongshang Bureau. *Zhubing Yuanhou Lun* (Treatise on the Pathogenesis and Manifestations of Various Diseases) was compiled by Chao Yuanfang, Grand Physician, and others, upon imperial decree during the Daye era of the Sui Dynasty. It gathered various theories, deeply studied refined principles, and comprehensively collected signs and pulse manifestations. It clarifies influences from living environments, desires, wind, and dampness, and indicates suitable therapies such as acupuncture, physical manipulation (Jiaoyin), decoctions, and moxibustion/heat therapy. It is indeed a model of medical art and a gateway for diagnostic investigation. It has always been used for examinations in medical offices. Therefore, it was ordered to be carved alongside *Nanjing* (Classic of Difficult Issues) and *Suwen* (Basic Questions) onto wooden blocks and distributed throughout the land. Reflecting on the ancestral teachings, the aim is solely the benevolence of nurturing life. Supplementing the omissions of agricultural texts, distributing secret formulas near and far. Now, through collection and research, the roots are fully explored, the essentials of formulas and theories are exhausted, and the merits of master-prescribed medicines are complete. This will allow future students to learn with ease, observe facial colors without error, and ensure that mind and hand correspond perfectly. Great indeed! Identifying herbs to save the wronged is the great virtue of ancient emperors; worrying about the displacement of even one person is the intention of the Two Emperors (Yao and Shun). Eliminating plagues and reaching benevolence and longevity—the intent of ancient sages to love humanity is truly profound.
Zhao Gong, Vice Director of Medical Officials at the Hanlin Academy, and others completed the review and collation, transcribed it for presentation, and thus commissioned a close minister to write this preface. Though I am empty and shallow, unable to explore deep mysteries, I merely recount the profound meaning of good guidance to encourage future generations, and proclaim the utmost benevolence of diligent care, thereby manifesting great protection. Respectfully, I present this preface.
Song Shou, Minister, bearing titles including Hanlin Academician, Assistant Reader, Judge of Yuqing Zhaoying Palace, Zhongsan Dafu, Langzhong of the Left Department of the Ministry of Personnel, Draftsman of Edicts, Compiler at the History Bureau, Manager of Bureau Affairs, Shanghujun, Marquis of Kaiguo in Changshan Commandery, with an appanage of 1,200 households, granted purple fish bag, composed this by imperial order.