单南山不知何许人也。予总角时，闻升 钱先生胎产为吾浙国手，不知其秘传得之于南
山也
。其中胎前悉以丹溪安胎饮为主，产后悉以生化汤为主，随症加减，按病论治，症既悉备，
论极详明，使读者洞如观火，以之救危急、起沉 ，靡不应手取效，如鼓应桴。即不知脉者
，对症检方，根据法调治，自有径辙可循，不致惘然坐务。实再也之青囊，济世之灵药也。
予因多
病，博览医书，汗牛充栋，不可胜纪，而胎产一科，简约明允，无出其右，是诚秘本也。今
将其中稍有缺略者，更为增补，以便观览。仍注增补，不敢混真。其前后次序错乱者，更为
移改，如产忌食物、乡俗十弊、用药十误等条，原本俱载本末八卷内，今类入卷五禁忌药物
内，以便查览。是本也，先伯祖素园公于康熙丙寅年，得于荆襄道署，其素园公手录原本，
大兄殿扬携游湖海，存亡不得知矣。予叙其巅末，凡我子孙，珍藏熟玩，切不可视为寻常，
等
灵珠于鱼目，弃琳琅同 石也。其越裳氏来朝三年，至周迷其归路，周公作指南车赐之，因
以还国。今读此本，而病症了然，固无异于指南也，因以名书，其聆之毋忽。（原本撰名失
载。）
时在咸丰丙辰五月哉生明天台鸣山陈彩盅敬录于四明象之西沪欧中宪第
单南山不知是哪里人。我童年时，听说升钱先生治疗胎产疾病是我们浙江的顶尖高手，不知道他的秘传医术是从单南山那里得来的。
书中关于胎前的治疗，完全以丹溪安胎饮为主方；产后治疗，完全以生化汤为主方。根据症状进行加减，按照病情论述治疗方法。症状记载详尽，论述极其清晰明白，使读者看得清清楚楚，像看火一样明了。用它来救治危急重症、起死回生，没有不随手取得效果的，就像鼓槌敲击鼓面立刻发出声音一样迅速响应。即使是不懂脉诊的人，对着症状查找方剂，依据法则进行调治，自然有路径可循，不至于茫然无措而耽误病情。这真是再世华佗的青囊书，救世济人的灵药啊。
我因为多病，博览医书，书籍多得堆起来能装满牛车，数也数不清。但在胎产这一科中，此书简约明确、公允恰当，没有能超过它的，这确实是秘本。现在将其中稍有缺漏的地方，加以增补，以便阅读。仍然注明哪些是增补的内容，不敢混淆真伪。对于前后次序错乱的地方，加以移动修改。比如“产忌食物”、“乡俗十弊”、“用药十误”等条目，原本都记载在第八卷内，现在归类放入第五卷“禁忌药物”内，以便查阅。
这本书，我的伯祖父素园公在康熙丙寅年，从荆襄道署得到。他手抄的原本，由大哥殿扬携带游历湖海之间，如今生死存亡已不可知了。我叙述其始末，希望我的子孙们珍藏并仔细研读，千万不要把它视为寻常之物，把灵珠当作鱼目，把美玉同石头一起抛弃。
当年越裳氏前来朝见，三年后迷失了归路，周公制作了指南车赐给他，因此得以返回国家。今天读这本书，病症了然于胸，确实与指南车无异，因此用“指南”来命名这本书，希望大家聆听不要忽视。（原本撰写的书名失载。）
时在咸丰丙辰五月（农历）初八日，天台鸣山陈彩盅恭敬记录于四明象之西沪欧中宪第。
Dan Nanshan was a person of unknown origin. In my childhood, I heard that Mr. Shengqian was the foremost expert in Zhejiang Province for treating obstetric and gynecological conditions, but I did not know whether his secret transmission of knowledge was derived from Nanshan.
In this book, treatments during pregnancy are primarily based on Danxi An Tai Yin (An Tai Decoction of Danxi), while postpartum treatments are primarily based on Sheng Hua Tang (Sheng Hua Decoction). Formulas are modified according to symptoms, and treatments are discussed according to specific diseases. The symptoms are comprehensively recorded, and the discussions are extremely detailed and clear, allowing readers to understand them as clearly as looking at fire. It is used to rescue critical and life-threatening conditions, bringing patients back from the brink of death, with effects achieved instantly and reliably, like a drumstick striking a drum. Even those unfamiliar with pulse diagnosis can consult formulas based on symptoms and follow established principles for treatment, ensuring there is a clear path to follow without being bewildered or delaying care. This is truly a medical treasure of a physician reborn, a miraculous medicine for saving lives and benefiting the world.
Due to my frequent illnesses, I have extensively studied medical books; there are so many that they could fill a cart drawn by oxen, beyond count. However, in the field of obstetrics and gynecology, this book is concise, clear, and fair, unsurpassed by any other work. It is indeed a secret manuscript. I have now supplemented the slightly incomplete parts to facilitate reading. I have clearly marked what has been added to avoid confusing original text with additions. Sections with disordered sequence have been rearranged. For example, items such as "Foods Forbidden After Childbirth," "Ten Evils of Local Customs," and "Ten Errors in Medication," which were originally contained in Volume 8, have been categorized into Volume 5 under "Contraindicated Medications" for easier reference.
This book was obtained by my great-uncle, Mr. Suyuan, from the Jingxiang Provincial Administration Office in the Bingyin year of the Kangxi era. His handwritten copy was taken by my eldest brother, Dianyáng, who traveled widely across lakes and seas; his current status regarding life and death is unknown. I narrate its origins and history, hoping my descendants will treasure it and study it carefully. Do not treat it as an ordinary object, nor mistake a spiritual pearl for fish eyes, or discard fine jade along with stones.
When the people of Yueshang came to pay tribute, they lost their way home after three years. The Duke of Zhou created a South-Pointing Chariot and gifted it to them, enabling their return. Now, reading this book, one's understanding of diseases becomes clear, just as effective as the South-Pointing Chariot. Therefore, the book is named "Zhinan" (Guide). Please listen to this warning and do not neglect it. (The original title of the manuscript is lost.)
Recorded respectfully by Chen Caizhong from Mingshan, Tiantai, on the eighth day of the fifth lunar month in the Bingchen year of the Xianfeng era, at the residence of Ou Zhongxian in Xihu, Siming.