以医为业，世代相承者也。
楼护 字君卿，西汉人。少随父为医，游五侯家，咸得其欢心，后以经学为京兆令。
徐秋夫 南宋徐熙之子，为射阳令，医术尤精，曾针鬼腰。
徐道度 秋夫长子，以医官兰陵太守。
徐叔向 秋夫次子，亦精医。
徐謇 字成伯，道度次子，后魏丹阳人，家本东莞。善医药，以医官至光禄大夫，赠东将军齐州刺史，
谥曰靖。
徐践 字景升，袭爵建兴太守，亦精医。
徐雄 德医徐文伯之子，传父术尤精。
徐之范 儒医徐之才之弟，以医官太常寺卿。
徐敏齐 之范之子。攻医，博览多艺，隋赠朝散大夫。
褚该 字孝通，褚澄之弟，善医术。仕梁归周，与姚僧垣同时，进授车骑大将军。其子则亦传其家业。
许智藏 隋高阳人，因母疾览医。历仕梁、陈、隋，皆为员外散骑侍郎，炀帝即位时致仕，年八十卒于家。
许澄 智藏宗人。以医术与姚僧垣齐名，拜上仪同三司。
甄权 唐许州扶沟人。以母病究集方书，遂为高医。仕隋为秘书省正字，称疾免。鲁州刺史库狄 风痹不得
挽弓，公使彀矢响堋，立针其肩 一穴，进曰∶可以射矣。果如言。贞观中公已百岁，太宗幸其舍，视饮食，
访其术，擢朝散大夫，赐几杖、衣服。寻卒，年百三岁。撰《脉经针方》、《明堂》等图。
甄立言 权之弟，为太常丞，撰《本草音义》七卷，《古今录验方》五十卷。治一道人心腹烦满弥二岁。
公诊曰∶腹有蛊，误食发而然。令饵雄黄一剂，少选，吐一蛇，如姆无目，烧之有发气乃愈。
江哲 字明远，宋婺源人，以医名家十五世。公益通儒书，务以其术活人，则大所居为施药室，抗层楼，
扁以登云，远近病者群集，一剂辄瘥。理宗召至赐坐，屡官之，罔顾，赐宅一区。其子世良为供检郎，其孙
雷举进士。
刘翰 宋沧州临津人。世习医业，为翰林医官，着《经用方书》三十卷，《论候》十卷。
张扩 字子充，宋歙县人。受业于庞时及
王朴之脉，善《太素》，与弟张挥同着《医说》。
张挥 字子发，就学于兄，尽究其术，以医名家，亦精于《太素》。
徐枢 字叔拱，国朝南桥人。其先世遇异人授《扁鹊神镜经》，公传其术，召为太医院院使。
徐彪 字文蔚，徐枢之子，亦以医知名，官至御医院判。
程明助 字良辅，国朝儒医程明佑之弟，世居新安岩镇，少婴寒疾，医误投附子几殆，遂成热病，
鼻赤如火，药之弗效。乃发愤学医，博极古先禁方。以世承平，早婚浓味重茵，故多痰火阴虚之病，法遵河间、
丹溪。
殷矩 字度卿，号方山，国朝仪真人。家世名医，读轩岐书，暗解默诵，诊脉用药，以意消息，不尚奇
怪。
蒋武 字用文，国朝杨之仪真人。世业儒医，祖孟雷扬州医学教授，父伯雍举进士。公少有颖悟，过目成
诵，肆力经籍，得圣人深意，善诗文，乃习医业，郡县交辟不就。父母没，始荐入太医院，寻升院判，为戴元
礼所重，赠奉议大夫，太医院使，特谥恭请官其长子主善为院判。
祝仲宁 号橘泉，四明人。世为医家，至公益精，永乐初被召。治小儿八岁哮喘不得卧，喉中声如拽锯，用
泻火清气之剂而愈。或云∶小儿无火。公曰∶人有老稚，诸气 郁，肺火之发则同。治坠马不醒人事，他医用理
伤断续之药不效，公与降火消痰立愈。治周身百节痛及胸腹胀满，目闭肢厥，爪甲青黑，医以伤寒治之，七日
昏沉弗效。公曰∶此得之怒火与痰相搏。与四逆散加芩、连，泻三焦火而愈。
顾俊 字时雍，国朝长州人。世业医，早以孝友闻，不转祖上世，一以丹溪为主。
许国祯 字进之，世医，征至翰海留守，掌医药。
Those who take medicine as a profession and pass it down from generation to generation.
Lou Hu, courtesy name Junqing, was a person of the Western Han Dynasty. In his youth, he followed his father in practicing medicine, visited the households of five marquises, won their favor, and later served as the Prefect of Jingzhao due to his expertise in Confucian classics.
Xu Qiufu was the son of Xu Xi of the Southern Song (Note: Historical context suggests this might refer to a specific lineage or era designation within the text's narrative flow, often associated with Southern Dynasties in other contexts, but translated literally here). He served as the Magistrate of Sheyang and was particularly skilled in medicine; once, he acupunctured the waist of a ghost.
Xu Daodu was the eldest son of Xu Qiufu and served as the Medical Officer and Governor of Lanling.
Xu Shuxiang was the second son of Xu Qiufu and was also proficient in medicine.
Xu Jian, courtesy name Chengbo, was the second son of Xu Daodu. He was from Danyang in the Later Wei dynasty, though his family originally hailed from Dongguan. He was skilled in medicine and pharmacy, rising through the ranks of medical officers to Grand Master of the Palace (Guanglu Dafu), and was posthumously awarded the titles General of the East and Governor of Qizhou. His posthumous title was Jing.
Xue Jian, courtesy name Jingsheng, inherited the title of Governor of Jianxing and was also proficient in medicine.
Xu Xiong was the son of Xu Wenbo, a physician noted for his virtue (De Yi). He inherited his father's skills and was even more exquisite in them.
Xu Zhifan was the younger brother of the Confucian physician Xu Zhicai and served as the Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices (Taichang Si Qing) as a medical officer.
Xu Minqi was the son of Xu Zhifan. He studied medicine extensively, was well-read and versatile, and was posthumously awarded the title of Chaisan Dafu during the Sui Dynasty.
Chu Gai, courtesy name Xiaotong, was the younger brother of Chu Cheng and was skilled in medicine. He served during the Liang Dynasty and later submitted to the Zhou Dynasty. He lived at the same time as Yao Sengyuan and was promoted to General of Chariots and Cavalry (Cheqi Da Jiangjun). His son also inherited the family trade.
Xu Zhiang was from Gaoyang in the Sui Dynasty. He began studying medicine because of his mother's illness. He served in the Liang, Chen, and Sui dynasties, always holding the position of Assistant Attendant-in-Ordinary (Yuawai Sanqi Shilang). He retired when Emperor Yang ascended the throne and died at home at the age of eighty.
Xu Cheng was a kinsman of Xu Zhiang. He was famous for his medical skills, comparable to Yao Sengyuan, and was appointed Shang Yitong Sansi.
Zhen Quan was from Fugou, Xuzhou, in the Tang Dynasty. Because of his mother's illness, he researched and collected medical formulas, thereby becoming a highly skilled physician. He served in the Sui Dynasty as a Corrector of Texts (Zhengzi) in the Secretariat, but resigned citing illness. The Governor of Luzhou, Kudi [Name omitted], suffered from wind-bi syndrome and could not draw a bow. Zhen Quan had him draw the bowstring until the arrow rang against the target, then immediately inserted an needle into one acupoint on his shoulder, saying, "You can shoot now." It turned out exactly as he said. During the Zhenguan era, Zhen Quan was already one hundred years old. Emperor Taizong visited his residence, observed his diet, inquired about his methods, promoted him to Chaisan Dafu, and bestowed upon him a table, cane, and clothes. He soon passed away at the age of one hundred and three. He compiled diagrams such as *Maijing Zhinfang* (Pulse Classic Acupuncture Formulas) and *Mingtang* (Illustrated Treatise on the Metal Man).
Zhen Liyan was the younger brother of Zhen Quan. He served as Vice Director of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices (Taichang Cheng) and compiled *Bencao Yinyi* (Pharmacopoeia Phonetics and Meanings) in seven volumes and *Gujin Luyan Fang* (Ancient and Modern Verified Prescriptions) in fifty volumes. He treated a Daoist priest who had suffered from abdominal fullness and irritability for two years. Master Zhen diagnosed, "There is a gu parasite in the abdomen, caused by accidentally ingesting hair." He ordered the patient to take one dose of Realgar. After a short while, the patient vomited up a snake, the size of a thumb, without eyes. When burned, it emitted the smell of hair, and the patient recovered.
Jiang Zhe, courtesy name Mingyuan, was from Wuyuan, Song Dynasty. His family was famous for medicine for fifteen generations. Master Jiang was widely versed in Confucian books and dedicated himself to saving people with his art. Therefore, he built a room for dispensing medicine in his large residence, constructed a multi-story tower, and inscribed the plaque "Ascending Clouds." Patients from near and far gathered there, and they were cured after taking just one dose. Emperor Lizong summoned him, granted him a seat, offered him official positions repeatedly, which he declined. The emperor bestowed a house upon him. His son, Jiang Shiliang, served as Gongjian Lang. His grandson, Jiang Lei, passed the Jinshi examination.
Liu Han was from Linjin, Cangzhou, Song Dynasty. His family practiced medicine for generations. He served as a Medical Officer in the Hanlin Academy and authored *Jingyong Fangshu* (Classic Useful Medical Books) in thirty volumes and *Lunhou* (Discussion on Symptoms) in ten volumes.
Zhang Kuo, courtesy name Zichong, was from Shexian, Song Dynasty. He studied pulse diagnosis under Pang Shi and Wang Pu, was proficient in the *Tai Su*, and co-authored *Yishuo* (Medical Sayings) with his younger brother Zhang Hui.
Zhang Hui, courtesy name Zifa, studied under his elder brother, thoroughly mastered his techniques, became famous for his medical skills, and was also proficient in the *Tai Su*.
Xu Shu, courtesy name Shugong, was from Nanqiao in our dynasty (Ming). His ancestors received the *Bianque Shenjing Jing* (Divine Mirror Classic of Bian Que) from an extraordinary person. He transmitted this skill and was summoned to serve as the President of the Imperial Medical Bureau (Taiyiyuan Yuanshi).
Xu Biao, courtesy name Wenwei, was the son of Xu Shu. He was also known for his medical skills and rose to the position of Vice President of the Imperial Hospital (Yuyiyuan Pan).
Cheng Mingzhu, courtesy name Liangfu, was the younger brother of the Confucian physician Cheng Mingyou of our dynasty. His family had lived in Yanzhen, Xin'an for generations. As a child, he suffered from a cold disease. A doctor mistakenly administered Aconite (Fuzi), nearly killing him, which developed into a heat disease. His nose became red as fire, and medication was ineffective. He then resolved to study medicine, extensively exploring ancient secret prescriptions. Because the world was peaceful, people married early, ate rich foods, and used thick bedding, many suffered from phlegm-fire and yin-deficiency diseases. His treatment methods followed the theories of Hejian (Liu Wansu) and Danxi (Zhu Zhenheng).
Yin Ju, courtesy name Duqing, pseudonym Fangshan, was a Zhenren (Perfected Person) of our dynasty from Yizheng. His family was renowned for generations as physicians. He read the works of Xuanyuan (Yellow Emperor) and Qibo, understood them secretly, and recited them by heart. In diagnosing pulses and prescribing medicines, he relied on his own judgment and did not advocate strange or bizarre methods.
Jiang Wu, courtesy name Yongwen, was a Zhenren of our dynasty from Yangzhou. His family practiced Confucian medicine for generations. His grandfather, Menglei, was a Professor at the Yangzhou Medical School, and his father, Boyong, passed the Jinshi examination. Master Jiang was intelligent and perceptive from a young age, memorizing what he saw over once. He devoted himself to the classics, grasping the profound meaning of the sages, and was skilled in poetry and prose. He then studied medicine. Although the commandery and county governments frequently recruited him, he refused. After his parents passed away, he was finally recommended to the Imperial Medical Bureau, where he was soon promoted to Vice President. He was highly regarded by Dai Yuanli, posthumously awarded the title Fengyi Dafu and President of the Imperial Medical Bureau, and specially granted the posthumous title Gongqing. His eldest son, Zhushan, was appointed Vice President by hereditary privilege.
Zhu Zhongning, pseudonym Juquan, was from Siming. His family practiced medicine for generations, and his skills became increasingly refined. He was summoned in the early Yongle period. He treated an eight-year-old child suffering from asthma who could not lie down, with sounds in the throat like a saw being pulled. He cured the child using a formula to purge fire and clear qi. Some said, "Children do not have fire." He replied, "People vary in age, but various qi stagnations and the onset of lung fire are the same." He treated a case of unconsciousness due to falling from a horse. Other doctors' treatments for bone injuries and tendon repair were ineffective. He prescribed herbs to descend fire and resolve phlegm, resulting in immediate recovery. He treated a case of pain in all joints of the body, chest and abdominal distension, closed eyes, cold limbs, and blue-black fingernails. Doctors treated it as a Cold Damage (Shanghan) condition for seven days with no effect. He said, "This resulted from the struggle between furious fire and phlegm." He prescribed Six Reversal Powder (Sini San) plus Scutellaria (Huangqin) and Coptis (Huanglian) to purge the fire of the Triple Burner, and the patient recovered.
Gu Jun, courtesy name Shiyong, was from Changzhou in our dynasty. His family practiced medicine for generations. He was known early on for filial piety and fraternal duty. He did not deviate from his ancestors' traditions and primarily followed the teachings of Danxi (Zhu Zhenheng).
Xu Guozhen, courtesy name Jinzhi, came from a family of physicians. He was conscripted to serve as a Guardian in Hanhai, in charge of medical affairs.