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Adopting Zhou's viewpoint, people can generally understand; those engaged in this profession must further examine the term "Xu Sun" (Deficiency and Damage). It should be divided into cases progressing from top to bottom and from bottom to top. In this way, one will not indiscriminately start treatment with Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill).

Liu Gui stated: Ge Kejiu's *Shiyao Shenshu* (Divine Book of Ten Medicines) has prescriptions for treating Lao Sun (Consumptive Disease) and hematemesis (vomiting blood), which are quite effective. However, I suspect the postscript after the Taiping Wan (Peaceful Pill) states: "This prescription benefits many people, and the gifts received cannot be counted. I have never recklessly transmitted it to unworthy persons. As I grow older, I fear it may be lost. Therefore, I have compiled it to leave an endless benefit for my descendants." Observing such words, it is clear that this is not a book by Ge himself. Kejiu was a heroic figure; although skilled in medicine, he would disdain such matters. Could he possibly be someone concerned merely with profit? The *Gusu Zhi* (Chronicles of Gusu) contains a biography of Kejiu, mentioning his works *Yixue Qimeng* (Enlightenment on Medicine) and *Jingluo Shier Lun* (Discussions on Twelve Meridians), but does not record this book. Thus, it is evident that it was not authored by him. (From *Xu Yishuo*)

Note: Di Jian said: I once doubted the claim in *Xu Yishuo* regarding Ge Kejiu's *Shiyao Shenshu*. Based on the postscript, it is known not to be Ge's work. Yet the current version claims: "Hu Zizhan obtained it from an extraordinary person and passed it to his descendants," omitting any mention of Kejiu. Recently, upon reading the *Post-record of Xiuyue Luban Jing*, the ten medicines are fully recorded, along with a postscript by Kejiu, which aligns perfectly with previous statements. Furthermore, according to Li Lian's *Yishi* (History of Medicine) and *Huhai Souqi*, Kejiu's learning was specifically inherited from his father, whereas this book contains the phrase "former teacher," adding to the suspicion. However, *Luban Jing* is a text from the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, contemporary with Kejiu. Thus, the creation of this counterfeit book likely occurred during Kejiu's lifetime. Was it perhaps due to his great fame?

[Anonymous] *Shangqing Ziting Zhui Lao Xianfang* (Immortal Prescription for Pursuing Consumption from Shangqing Purple Courtyard), Vol. 1 of *Yicang Mulù*, extant.
The old man's preface states: Since entering the world, I have meticulously studied pharmacology for emergency rescue and critical care. I have thoroughly examined acupuncture and moxibustion manuals. Searching through texts and records, I gained insight into the prosperity and decline of the five zang organs. Reflecting on ancient sages, whose depths others could not fathom: why did Duke Jing of Jin die? Why did the Crown Prince of Guo live? I considered scraping bones and reconnecting tendons, opening intestines to remove disease. Among these, only the disease of Chuanshi (Transmitted Corpse/Phthisis) is most difficult to predict. Although it originates in one body, it manifests in myriad ways. For a physician, if one understands pulse diagnosis and examines the root of the disease, treatment is indeed not difficult. But if there is a slight error, the result may be disastrous. The disease of Chuanshi Lao (Consumption) is all caused by the three corpses and ghostly transmission, or nine worms spreading disaster. Its origins are detailed here to enlighten those who do not yet understand.

Liu Yuanran's preface states: Among the hundred diseases of humans, none is more severe than Lao Zhai (Phthisis/Tuberculosis). It begins in one part of the body and eventually spreads, leading to the destruction of entire families, and even affecting relatives and friends. Is this not tragic? Therefore, I preserved the hand-compiled treatise on treating consumption by my former teacher, Master Zhao of Yuanyang, which seems to originate from the methods of the Purple Courtyard. These are discussions by famous masters of previous generations regarding essential treatments, truly concise and practical. I have used them to treat patients with miraculous results. Hence, I had them printed to widely disseminate them. If anyone suffering from this disease obtains this book, without needing keys to open locks, they can prolong life in critical moments. And it enables everyone to attain benevolence and longevity, which is my sincere wish.
Written by Zhanggong Tixuanzi Liu Yuanran in the first month of autumn, Bingzi year, 29th year of Hongwu.

[Lü Shi (Fu)] *Sishi Bianli Fang* (Prescriptions for Changing Principles of Four Seasons), lost.
Note: The above appears in *Jiuling Shanfang Ji: Biography of Cangzhou Weng*.

[Hua Shi (Shou)] *Yiyun* (Medical Rhymes), lost.
Note: The above appears in the biography in *Mingshi* (History of Ming).

[Yingning Sheng Yao Fang] (Essential Prescriptions of Yingning Sheng), Vol. 1 of *Yicang Mulù*, not seen.

[*Xueyin Yigou*] (Guide to Medical Knowledge), Vol. 1 of *Yicang Mulù*, not seen.

[Hua Shi Fangmai] (Hua Shi's Prescriptions and Pulse Diagnosis), not seen.
Note: The above appears in *Gujin Yitong*.

[Yingning Sheng Buxie Xinyao] (Heart Essentials of Tonifying and Reducing by Yingning Sheng), Vol. 1, extant.

[*Xuechun Zishu*] (Book of the Foolish Child of Medicine), Vol. 5, not seen.
Note: The above appears in *Zhejiang Tongzhi* (General Gazetteer of Zhejiang).

[Xiang Shi (Xin)] *Piwei Hou Lun* (Later Discussion on Spleen and Stomach), lost.
The *Yuyao County Gazetteer* states: Xiang Xin, courtesy name Yazhang, migrated from Yongjia. In his youth, he favored medical arts. His maternal uncle Du Xiaocun practiced medicine for generations and taught him books. As he grew older, he studied the *I Ching* under Zhao Muzhong and Ye Jianshan. Later, because his mother died due to a doctor's erroneous medication, he was pained and resolved to study medicine. Hearing of the reputation of the great scholar Han Mingshan in Yue, he went to pay respects and obtained a rich collection of prescriptions and theories. He later visited Chen Baiyun, receiving the profound knowledge of the Five Diagnoses. Testing these theories proved them excellent. When Zhu Yanxiu from Jinhua came to Yue, he showed Xiang Xin works by Liu Hejian, Zhang Dairen, and Li Dongyuan from the Jin dynasty. Xiang Xin alone doubted the theory that "ancient prescriptions are unsuitable for modern diseases." He hurried to Qiantang, met Lu Jianjing, and realized that ancient and modern prescriptions follow the same principles. He then traveled to Western Zhejiang, met Ge Kejiu, and discussed the teachings of Liu and Zhang. He went to Jianye, met Dai Tongfu, and wrote several chapters on the essentials of the Five Movements and Six Qi, which were given to him. Zhang Tingyu of the Imperial Hospital, known as Shanqiao Yin Anwo, was very peculiar. Xiang Xin also served him, mastering his skills. Thus, when diagnosing diseases and determining life and death for others, he was always accurate. Many nobles recruited him as an assistant official, but he did not value such positions. His disciples strongly requested him to write a book, so he composed *Piwei Hou Lun* to supplement the deficiencies of Dongyuan. Xiang Xin was skilled in rhetoric, music, and painting, but became renowned primarily for his medical expertise.

[*Yiyuan*] (Origin of Medicine), lost.
Dai Liang's *Biography of Baoyi Weng* states: Baoyi Weng was from Dongjia and now resides on the river in Yue. His surname was Xiang, given name Xin, courtesy name Yazhang. In his later years, he styled himself Baoyi Weng. His written works include *Zhuzhai Xiaogao* (Small Drafts from Bamboo Studio) and *Piwei Hou Lun*. He separately authored several volumes of *Yiyuan*. His arguments were grand and comprehensive, but they were not completed. (From *Jiuling Shanfang Ji*)