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皇甫坦

宋朝 · 神医

皇甫坦 (宋朝·神医) was a notable historical figure from 宋朝 in Chinese history. This page presents a detailed biography of 皇甫坦: 皇甫坦,蜀之夹江人.

Biography

皇甫坦,蜀之夹江人。
宋史卷四百六十二 列传第二百二十一:
  皇甫坦,蜀之夹江人。善医术。显仁太后苦目疾,国医不能疗,诏募他医,临安守臣张偁以坦闻。高宗召见,问何以治身,坦曰:"心无为则身安,人主无为则天下治。"引至慈宁殿治太后目疾,立愈。帝喜,厚赐之,一无所受。令持香祷青城山,还,复召问以长生久视之术,坦曰:"先禁诸欲,勿令放逸。丹经万卷,不如守一。"帝叹服,书"清静"二字以名其庵,且绘其像禁中。
  荆南帅李道雅敬坦,坦岁谒道。隆兴初,道入朝,高宗、孝宗问之,皆称皇甫先生而不名。坦又善相人,尝相道中女必为天下母,后果为光宗后。

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皇甫坦 was 宋朝 Period 神医, whose life is recorded in official historical documents.
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皇甫坦 lived during the 宋朝 period, with the official title of 神医.
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