Cheng Shouqiao often sent me old medical books. The previous year, I had the opportunity to see Wang Taipu's *Yuanhe Jiyong Jing* (Classic of Yuanhe and Its Uses) and Bai Feixia's *Han Shi Yi Tong* (General Principles of Medicine by Master Han), which I copied and treasured. This summer, he showed me *Shenrou Wushu* (Five Books of Shenrou). Upon reading this book, I observed that in treating various conditions, it prioritizes the protection of the Spleen and Stomach (the root of post-heaven Qi and Blood generation). Its academic origin lies with Li Dongyuan, while its modification of prescriptions follows the school of Xue Ji. Regarding Xu Lao (Deficiency Consumption/Chronic Weakness), it strictly distinguishes between two categories, ensuring treatment methods are not mixed. It further expounds upon insights previously unexpressed by earlier scholars; truly, it is a precious book for medical practitioners. I copied it by hand, undeterred by the tedious heat of summer, merely to demonstrate the hobby of an elderly person!
Recorded by the humble student Wang Chenliang in the seventh month of autumn in the Bingwu year of the Qianlong reign, at the age of sixty-five.