京师先医庙，始于明嘉靖间。（按∶元贞元间建三皇庙，内祀三皇并历代名医十余人，至是
始定为先医庙。）本朝因之，中奉伏羲，左神农，右黄帝，均南面，句芝、风后，东位西向
，祝融、力牧，西位东向，东庑僦贷季、天师、岐伯、伯高、少师、太乙、雷公、伊芳尹、仓
公淳于意、华佗、皇浦谧、巢元方、药王韦慈藏、钱乙、刘宗素、李杲，皆西向，西庑鬼臾
区、俞跗、少俞 、桐君、马师皇、神应王扁鹊、张机、王叔和、抱朴子葛洪、真人孙思邈
、启元子王冰、朱肱、张元素、朱彦修，皆东向，以北为上，岁以春冬仲月上甲，遣官致祭
。按∶韦慈藏名讯道，唐人，施药济世，因有药王之称。今世俗之祀药王者，塑像为卉服，
而以王为皇，未知出何典故。渤海秦越人受桑君之秘术，遂洞明医道，以其与轩辕时扁鹊相
类，乃号之为扁鹊，又家于卢国，乃命之曰卢医，世或以卢扁为二人，谬矣。语见杨元操《
集注难经序》。凡为名医，必有传授之师，如孙文垣（一奎）之师黄古潭，张景岳（介宾）之师
金梦石，此皆青出于蓝，而师之各转赖徒以传。汉·张仲景称医中之圣，其师为张伯祖，自
非仲景 ，谁复知有张伯祖哉？传道贵得其人，非独圣门为然矣。
张仲景，医中之圣也。华元化，医中之仙也。二人同时，范氏只为元化作传，乌得称良史乎？
明代以医名而为显官，名列史传者有二人，曰许绅，曰王纶。许官尚书，因医而始显者也。王
官巡抚，既显而犹医者也。然许能拯世宗于已绝，（事见《明史》而《野获编》、《今言》
所载较详，《野获编》云∶嘉靖壬寅年上寝于端妃所，宫婢杨金英等相结行杀，用绳系上，
翻布塞上口，以数人踞上腹绞之，已垂绝矣，幸诸婢不谙绾结之法，绳股缓不收，户外闻咯咯
声，孝烈皇后率众人解之。《今言》云∶西苑宫人之变，圣躬甚危，绅用桃仁、红花、大黄
诸下血药，辰时进之，未时忽作声，去紫血数升，申时遂能言，又三四剂平气活血药，圣躬
遂安，次年，绅以用药惊忧病死。）而不能自疗其惊悸。（《明史》∶绅得疾曰∶曩者宫变，
吾自分不效，必杀身，因此惊悸，非药石所能疗也。）王所在治疾无不立效，而不能自知服
药之误。（《续名医类案》∶节斋得心腹疾，访峨眉道者治之，道者问公于服饵有生用气血
之物焙制未彻者乎，曰∶有之，常服补阴丸，数十年矣，中用龟甲酒炙而入之。曰∶是矣，
宜亟归。节斋遽投檄，归至吴阊，下赤色小龟无数而卒。）医岂易为哉？
《元史·方技传》医家仅列李东垣，言其学于《伤寒》，痈疽眼目为尤长，而不及脾胃
，载治验有六，皆不详其所用之药。史例大率如此，然而略矣。
道士知医最著名者，有崔紫虚，僧则有深师，荆山浮图，师慎柔和尚；宦官则有罗大无
知悌
；妇女则有胡宗仁之母徐氏，妻李氏。医任死生之重，而通性命之微，固无人不当学也，特
非尽人所能学耳。
上古俞跗治病，能割皮解肌，湔洗肠胃，漱涤五脏，华元化犹传其术，史所称刳破腹背，抽
割积聚是也。华以后能之者无闻焉，虽有弟子吴普、樊阿，不尽其奥。岂神奇之术，非其人
勿传欤？
《续名医类案》卷三十“奇疾门”钱国宾案注云∶钱塘人，万历时人，有《寿世堂医案》四
十则，多奇疾，乃刻本由杭太史堇甫处借得，凡三十二字，阁本无，魏氏家藏本有奇疾门。
钱论肉行一症，可补瘟疫诸书之缺。云∶癸亥冬，山海天行时疫，病者头痛发热，恶心口渴
，神昏欲寐，四肢不举，其肉推之则一堆，平之则如故，医有作伤寒者，有作时气者，投以发散
药，无不加重，死者数百，时督师阁部孙及赞画各伤一仆，至乙丑春，钱之关门谒太师，谈
次问及曰∶此症天行时疫，名肉行，人肉属土，土燥则崩，土湿则流，其邪感于血脉肌肉，
不比伤寒所治，古今医集不载，止于官邸便方见此异症一款，因人血枯，而感天时不正之气，
当大补血，用首乌、枸杞、归、地等味，少加羌活风药，足以应病矣。若经发散，立死无疑
。又治足跟响至头，声如雷，诊脉五部皆和，独肾芤大，举之始见，按之似无，乃肾败也。
肾经自足走头，肾主骨，肾虚则体空，空则鸣，所以骨响。以六味丸加紫河车膏、虎骨膏、
猪髓、枸杞、杜仲服之愈。又治两膊红十数条，头粗尾尖腹大，长尺许，阔寸许，曰∶此青
蛇异气，不急治，蛇形入腹而死，或生大小腿，如头向上，故入腹亦死。以针挑破头尾，使
其不走，流出恶血，又研明雄黄唾调涂患处，内服清凉败毒散而愈。（防风、荆芥、白芷、
羌活、黄芩、黄连、金银花、槐子、甘草、当归、生地各一钱。）观此则钱亦当时名手，而
今罕有知之者，不有《续名医类案》，不几湮没无传乎？
《古今医案类按》云∶高果哉先生，乃王金坛之高弟，《准绳序》中所谓嘉善高生隐士
余童时习闻父老传诵其治病如神，着有《医林广见》及《杂症》二书，未曾刊印，得之者珍
如拱璧，又有医案数卷，立方颇多奇巧，然险峻亦难轻试，略选数条，以存吾邑文献。其卷
七一条云∶魏子一患嘴唇干燥，自服麦冬一两，生地四钱，元参二钱。五味一钱，甘草六分
，乌梅三个，虽有小效，而病根不去，高云∶此症宜用神水，其法以铅熔化，散浇于地成薄
片，取起，剪作长条数块，以一头钻眼悬吊于锅，锅内置烧酒，烧酒之上仰张一盆，与铅片
相近，锅下燃火，使酒沸而气上冲于铅片，铅片上有水滴下盆内，谓之神水，取服之，以此
水从下而上，能升肾中之水，救上之干燥也。按∶《本草纲目》所载神水，指五月五日午时
竹竿中雨水，其主治亦异，此可以补方书之缺，特录之。
北京的先医庙，始建于明代嘉靖年间。（按语：元代贞元年间曾修建三皇庙，内部祭祀三皇以及历代十多位名医，至此才正式定名为先医庙。）本朝（清朝）沿袭了这一制度，庙中供奉伏羲，左侧供奉神农，右侧供奉黄帝，三者均面向南方；句芒、风后位于东侧席位，面向西；祝融、力牧位于西侧席位，面向东；东廊供奉僦贷季、天师、岐伯、伯高、少师、太乙、雷公、伊尹、仓公淳于意、华佗、皇甫谧、巢元方、药王韦慈藏、钱乙、刘宗素、李杲，皆面向西；西廊供奉鬼臾区、俞跗、少俞、桐君、马师皇、神应王扁鹊、张机、王叔和、抱朴子葛洪、真人孙思邈、启元子王冰、朱肱、张元素、朱彦修，皆面向东。以北方为尊位，每年春冬两季的中旬甲日，派遣官员前往致祭。按语：韦慈藏名讯道，是唐代人，因施药济世，故有“药王”之称。如今世俗祭祀的药王，塑像穿着花卉服饰，且将“王”称为“皇”，不知出自何种典故。渤海人秦越人从桑君处获得秘术，于是通晓医道，因为他与轩辕黄帝时代的扁鹊相似，所以号称扁鹊，又因为家住卢国，所以被称为卢医。世人有时将卢医和扁鹊当作两个人，这是错误的。此语见于杨元操《集注难经序》。凡是成为名医的人，必定有传授技艺的老师，如孙文垣（一奎）的老师是黄古潭，张景岳（介宾）的老师是金梦石，这些都是学生超过老师，而老师的学说也依靠徒弟来传承。汉代的张仲景被称为医中之圣，他的老师是张伯祖，如果不是张仲景，谁还会知道有张伯祖呢？传道贵在得到合适的人选，不仅仅是儒家圣门如此。
张仲景，是医中的圣人。华元化，是医中的仙人。两人同时代，范氏（范晔）只为华元化作传，怎么能称得上是好史官呢？明代以医术闻名并担任显赫官职、名字载入史传的有两个人，叫许绅，叫王纶。许绅官至尚书，是因医术才开始显贵的。王纶官至巡抚，是在显贵之后仍然行医的。然而许绅能拯救世宗于已断气之际，（事迹见《明史》，而《野获编》、《今言》记载较详细，《野获编》说：嘉靖壬寅年皇上睡在端妃宫中，宫婢杨金英等人结伙行刺，用绳子系住皇上，翻布塞住口，由几个人骑在腹部绞杀，已经奄奄一息了，幸好众婢女不精通打结的方法，绳股松弛未收紧，门外听到咯咯声，孝烈皇后率领众人解开绳子。《今言》说：西苑宫变，圣体非常危险，许绅使用桃仁、红花、大黄等活血下药，辰时进服，未时忽然发声，排出紫血数升，申时便能说话，又服用三四剂平气活血药，圣体便安康了。次年，许绅因用药惊忧病死。）却不能自我治疗自己的惊悸症。（《明史》记载：许绅生病时说：先前宫变，我自认为不能幸免，必遭杀害，因此产生惊悸，这不是药物所能治疗的。）王纶所在之处治病无不立即见效，却不能自知服药的错误。（《续名医类案》记载：节斋得心腹疾病，寻访峨眉道士治疗，道士问先生是否服用过有生用气血之物焙制未彻底的药吗？回答说：有的，常服补阴丸，几十年了，其中用龟甲酒炙后加入。道士说：就是它了，应当赶快回家。节斋急忙递交辞呈，回到吴阊，排出无数红色小龟而死。）医学难道容易吗？
《元史·方技传》医家仅列出李东垣，说他学习《伤寒论》，在痈疽眼目方面尤为擅长，而没有提到脾胃，记载的治疗验案有六例，都不详细说明所使用的药物。史书的体例大体如此，但也过于简略了。
道士中最著名通晓医术的，有崔紫虚；僧人中则有深师，荆山浮图，师慎柔和尚；宦官中有罗大无知悌；妇女中有胡宗仁的母亲徐氏，妻子李氏。医生承担着死生的重任，通晓性命的微妙，本来没有人不应该学习，只是并非人人都能学会罢了。
上古时期俞跗治病，能割开皮肤解剖肌肉，清洗肠胃，漱口洗涤五脏，华元化还传承了他的技术，史书所称的剖开腹背，抽取割除积聚物就是指的这个。华佗以后，能这样做的人就没有听说过了，虽然有弟子吴普、樊阿，但没有完全掌握其中的奥妙。难道是神奇的技术，不是合适的人就不传授吗？
《续名医类案》卷三十“奇疾门”钱国宾案注云：钱塘人，万历年间人，著有《寿世堂医案》四十则，多为奇疾，刻本是从杭州太史堇甫处借得的，共三十二字，阁本没有，魏氏家藏本有奇疾门。钱国宾论述肉行这一病症，可以补充瘟疫各类书籍的缺失。他说：癸亥年冬天，山海地区发生天行时疫，病人头痛发热，恶心口渴，神志昏迷想睡觉，四肢无法抬起，其肌肉推之则成一堆，抚平则如旧，医生有的当作伤寒治，有的当作时气治，投以发散药，没有不加重病情的，死者数百人，当时督师阁部孙及赞画各损伤一名仆人。到了乙丑年春天，钱国宾到关门拜谒太师，谈话间问到此事，说：此症是天行时疫，名叫肉行，人肉属土，土燥则崩塌，土湿则流动，邪气感于血脉肌肉，不同于伤寒所治，古今医籍不载，只在官邸便方见此异症一款，因人血枯，而感天时不正之气，应当大补血，用首乌、枸杞、当归、地黄等味，少加羌活等风药，足以应对病情了。如果经过发散治疗，必然立即死亡无疑。又治疗足跟响声传到头部，声音如雷，诊脉五部皆平和，唯独肾脉芤大，举之始见，按之似无，这是肾败的表现。肾经自足走头，肾主骨，肾虚则身体空虚，空则鸣响，所以骨头响。用六味丸加紫河车膏、虎骨膏、猪髓、枸杞、杜仲服用而愈。又治疗两膊上有红褐色十余条，头粗尾尖腹部大，长约一尺，宽约一寸，说：这是青蛇异气，不及时治疗，蛇形入腹而死，或者生在大腿小腿上，如头向上，所以入腹也是死。用针挑破头尾，使其不走动，流出恶血，又研碎明雄黄用唾液调涂患处，内服清凉败毒散而愈。（防风、荆芥、白芷、羌活、黄芩、黄连、金银花、槐子、甘草、当归、生地各一钱。）看这些，钱国宾也是当时的名家，但现在很少有人知道，如果没有《续名医类案》，岂不是要湮没失传了吗？
《古今医案类按》说：高果哉先生，是王金坛的高徒，《准绳序》中所谓嘉善高生隐士。我小时候常听父老传诵他治病如神，著有《医林广见》及《杂症》二书，未曾刊印，得到的人珍视如拱璧，又有医案数卷，立方颇多奇巧，然而险峻也难轻易尝试，略选数条，以保存我们县邑的文献。其卷七一条说：魏子一患嘴唇干燥，自行服用麦冬一两，生地四钱，元参二钱，五味一钱，甘草六分，乌梅三个，虽然有小效，但病根不去，高先生说：此症宜用神水，其法是将铅熔化，泼洒在地上成薄片，取起，剪作长条数块，在一头钻眼悬挂于锅上，锅内放置烧酒，烧酒之上仰置一盆，与铅片相近，锅下燃火，使酒沸腾而气上冲于铅片，铅片上有水滴落入盆内，称为神水，取服之，以此水从下而上，能升肾中之水，救上部的干燥。按：《本草纲目》所载神水，指五月五日午时竹竿中的雨水，其主治也不同，这可以补充方书的缺失，特记录于此。
The Xianyi Temple (Temple of Ancient Medical Masters) in Beijing was first built during the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty. (Note: The Sanhuang Temple (Temple of the Three Sovereigns) was constructed during the Zhenyuan era of the Yuan Dynasty, worshipping the Three Sovereigns and more than ten famous doctors from successive dynasties; it was officially named the Xianyi Temple at this time.) The current dynasty (Qing) followed this system, enshrining Fuxi in the center, Shennong on the left, and Huangdi on the right, all facing south; Goumang and Fenghou were seated in the east position facing west; Zhurong and Limu were seated in the west position facing east; the eastern corridor worshipped Jiuluoji, Tianshi, Qibo, Bogao, Shaoshi, Taiyi, Leigong, Yi Yin, Cangong Chunyu Yi, Hua Tuo, Huangfu Mi, Chao Yuanfang, Yao Wang Wei Cizang, Qian Yi, Liu Zongsu, Li Gao, all facing west; the western corridor worshipped Gui Yuqu, Yufu, Shaoyu, Tongjun, Ma Shihuang, Shenyingwang Bian Que, Zhang Ji, Wang Shuhe, Baopuzi Ge Hong, Zhenren Sun Simiao, Qiyuanzi Wang Bing, Zhu Gong, Zhang Yuansu, Zhu Yanxiu, all facing east. The north is regarded as the superior position, and officials are dispatched to offer sacrifices on the Jia days of the middle months in spring and winter each year. Note: Wei Cizang, whose name was Xundao, was a Tang dynasty figure who earned the title "Yao Wang" (Medicine King) for distributing medicine to save the world. In modern secular worship, the Medicine King is depicted in floral attire, and "Wang" is referred to as "Huang"; the origin of this custom is unknown. Qin Yue Ren from Bohai received secret arts from Sang Jun and thus mastered medical Dao. Because he resembled Bian Que from the time of Xuanyuan (Yellow Emperor), he was called Bian Que. Since he lived in Lu State, he was also known as Lu Yi. It is erroneous for people to regard Lu Yi and Bian Que as two different individuals. This statement appears in Yang Yuancao's "Preface to the Annotated Nan Jing." Any person who becomes a famous doctor must have a master to transmit the skills. For example, Sun Wen Yuan (Yi Kui)'s master was Huang Gu Tan, and Zhang Jing Yue (Jie Bin)'s master was Jin Meng Shi. These students surpassed their masters, yet the masters' teachings relied on their disciples for transmission. Zhang Zhong Jing of the Han Dynasty is called the Sage of Medicine; his master was Zhang Bo Zu. If not for Zhang Zhong Jing, who would know of Zhang Bo Zu? Transmitting the Dao values finding the right person; this applies not only to the Confucian sages.
Zhang Zhong Jing is the Sage among physicians. Hua Yuan Hua (Hua Tuo) is the Immortal among physicians. They lived in the same era, yet Fan Ye (Fan Shi) only wrote a biography for Hua Yuan Hua; how can he be considered a good historian? In the Ming Dynasty, there were two individuals famous for medicine who held high official positions and were listed in historical records: Xu Shen and Wang Lun. Xu Shen served as a Minister of State and became prominent due to his medical skills. Wang Lun served as a Provincial Governor and continued practicing medicine even after achieving prominence. However, while Xu Shen could save the Shizong Emperor from near death, (the incident is recorded in the *History of Ming*, with more details in *Ye Huo Bian* and *Jin Yan*. *Ye Huo Bian* states: In the Renyin year of Jiajing, the Emperor was sleeping in the Concubine Duan's quarters when palace maids, led by Yang Jinying, conspired to assassinate him. They tied ropes around him, stuffed cloth in his mouth, and several people sat on his abdomen to strangle him. He was nearly dead, but fortunately, the maids did not know how to tie knots properly, so the ropes loosened. A gurgling sound was heard outside, and Empress Xiaolie led others to untie him. *Jin Yan* states: During the Western Garden Palace Incident, the Emperor's health was critical. Xu Shen administered blood-activating and purgative medicines such as Tao Ren (Peach Seed), Hong Hua (Safflower), and Da Huang (Rhubarb). Administered at Chen hour (7-9 AM), he made sounds at Wei hour (1-3 PM) and expelled several sheng of dark blood. By Shen hour (3-5 PM), he could speak. After three or four doses of Qi-calming and blood-activating medicines, the Emperor recovered. The following year, Xu Shen died of illness caused by anxiety over his treatment.) he could not cure his own palpitations and fright. (*History of Ming*: Xu Shen said upon falling ill: "During the previous palace incident, I believed I would not survive and would surely be killed, which caused my palpitations. This cannot be cured by medicine.") Wang Lun's treatments were invariably effective, yet he failed to recognize errors in his own medication. (*Continued Cases of Famous Doctors*: Jie Zhai suffered from abdominal pain and sought treatment from an Emei Daoist. The Daoist asked if he had taken any substances containing Qi and Blood that were insufficiently processed. Jie Zhai replied that he had taken Bu Yin Wan (Nourish Yin Pill) for decades, which contained Gui Jia (Tortoise Shell) prepared with wine. The Daoist said, "That is the cause. You should return home immediately." Jie Zhai submitted his resignation and died shortly after arriving in Wuchang, expelling numerous small red tortoises.) Is medicine easy?
The *History of Yuan · Biography of Arts and Skills* lists only Li Dong Yuan among physicians, stating that he studied the *Shang Han Lun* (Treatise on Cold Damage Disorders) and excelled in treating carbuncles, ulcers, and eye diseases, but does not mention the Spleen and Stomach. Six clinical cases are recorded, none detailing the specific herbs used. Historical records generally follow this pattern, albeit briefly.
Among Daoists, the most famous for knowing medicine is Cui Zi Xu; among monks, there are Shen Shi, Jing Shan Fu Tu, and Shi Shen Rou He Shang; among eunuchs, there is Luo Da Wu Zhi Ti; among women, there are Xu Shi, mother of Hu Zong Ren, and her daughter-in-law Li Shi. Physicians bear the heavy responsibility of life and death and understand the subtleties of nature and life; thus, everyone ought to learn it, though not everyone is capable of doing so.
In ancient times, Yu Fu treated diseases by cutting skin, dissecting muscles, washing intestines and stomachs, and cleansing the five Zang organs. Hua Yuan Hua still transmitted these techniques, described in history as opening the abdomen and back to extract accumulations. After Hua Yuan Hua, no one else was known to possess these skills. Although he had disciples Wu Pu and Fan A, they did not fully grasp the mysteries. Was it that such miraculous arts were not transmitted to those unworthy?
The annotation for Case 20 in the "Strange Diseases Section" of Volume 30 of *Continued Cases of Famous Doctors* states: Qian Guo Bin was from Qiantang and lived during the Wanli era. He authored forty cases in *Shou Shi Tang Yi An* (Medical Cases of the Longevity Hall), mostly concerning strange diseases. The printed edition was borrowed from Tai Shi Jin Fu in Hangzhou, totaling thirty-two characters. It is absent from the Ge Ben (Ge Collection) but present in the Wei Family Collection's Strange Diseases Section. Qian's discussion of the disease "Rou Xing" (Flesh Walking/Flowing) supplements the gaps in plague literature. He stated: In the winter of the Gui Hai year, a seasonal epidemic occurred in the Shanhai region. Patients suffered from headache, fever, nausea, thirst, coma, drowsiness, and immobility of the limbs. Their flesh, when pushed, formed a mound, but smoothed out flat again. Some physicians treated it as Shang Han (Cold Damage), others as Shi Qi (Seasonal Miasma); administering dispersing medicines invariably worsened the condition, resulting in hundreds of deaths. At that time, the Commander-in-Chief Sun and his assistant each lost a servant. By the spring of the Yi Chou year, Qian Guo Bin visited the Grand Preceptor at the gate. During their conversation, the Grand Preceptor asked about this. Qian said: This disease is a seasonal epidemic named "Rou Xing." Human flesh belongs to Earth; dry earth collapses, wet earth flows. The pathogen affects the blood vessels and muscles, differing from Shang Han. It is not recorded in ancient or modern medical collections, appearing only in an official household remedy book. Due to depleted human blood and infection with abnormal seasonal Qi, one should heavily tonify blood using Shou Wu (Polygonum Multiflorum), Gou Qi (Goji Berry), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), and Di Huang (Rehmannia), with a small amount of Qiang Huo (Notopterygium) and other wind-dispelling herbs to address the disease. Dispersing treatment would certainly lead to immediate death. He also treated a case where heel sounds resonated up to the head like thunder. Pulse diagnosis showed harmony in five positions, except for the Kidney pulse, which was large and hollow (Kou), visible only upon light pressure and faint upon deep pressure, indicating Kidney failure. The Kidney Meridian runs from the foot to the head; the Kidney governs bones. Kidney deficiency leads to bodily emptiness, causing resonance and bone noise. Treatment with Liu Wei Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill) plus Zi He Che Gao (Placenta Paste), Hu Gu Gao (Tiger Bone Paste), Zhu Sui (Pork Marrow), Gou Qi, and Du Zhong (Eucommia) resulted in recovery. He also treated reddish-brown strips on both upper arms, thick-headed, thin-tailed, swollen bellies, about one chi long and one cun wide. He said: This is an abnormal Qi of the green snake. If not treated urgently, the snake form will enter the abdomen causing death, or appear on the thighs/calves. If the head points upward, entering the abdomen is also fatal. Puncture the head and tail with a needle to prevent movement, drain the foul blood, apply crushed Ming Xiong Huang (Realgar) mixed with saliva to the lesion, and internally administer Qing Liang Bai Du San (Cooling and Detoxifying Powder) for recovery. (Fang Feng, Jing Jie, Bai Zhi, Qiang Huo, Huang Qin, Huang Lian, Jin Yin Hua, Huai Zi, Gan Cao, Dang Gui, Sheng Di each 1 qian.) From this, we see Qian was a renowned master of his time, yet rarely known today. Without *Continued Cases of Famous Doctors*, would he not have been forgotten?
*Gu Jin Yi An Lei An* states: Mr. Gao Guo Zai was a senior disciple of Wang Jin Tan. As mentioned in the preface to *Zhun Sheng*, he was a reclusive scholar from Jiashan. I often heard elders recount his miraculous healing abilities since childhood. He authored *Yi Lin Guang Jian* and *Za Zheng*, neither of which were printed; copies were treasured like precious jade. He also left several volumes of medical cases with many ingenious prescriptions, though some were hazardous and difficult to attempt lightly. I select a few items here to preserve local literary heritage. One entry in Volume 7 states: Wei Zi Yi suffered from dry lips. He self-medicated with Mai Dong (Ophiopogon) 1 liang, Sheng Di (Rehmannia) 4 qian, Yuan Shen (Scrophularia) 2 qian, Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra) 1 qian, Gan Cao (Licorice) 6 fen, and Wu Mei (Mume Fruit) 3 pieces. Although there was slight improvement, the root cause remained. Mr. Gao said: This condition requires Shen Shui (Divine Water). The method involves melting lead, pouring it onto the ground to form thin sheets, collecting them, cutting them into strips, drilling a hole in one end, and suspending it over a pot. Place burning wine in the pot, cover with an inverted basin close to the lead sheet, and heat the pot. The boiling wine vapor rises to the lead sheet, condensing into water drops falling into the basin, called Divine Water. Taking this water works because it rises from below, lifting Kidney Water to relieve upper dryness. Note: The *Ben Cao Gang Mu* describes Divine Water as rainwater collected from bamboo poles at noon on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, with different indications. This can supplement prescription books and is recorded here.