Zangqi Referring to the Tang dynasty pharmacologist Chen Zangqi
The nest and droppings are primarily used to treat all types of insect bites. Grind them into a powder and apply to the affected area.

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The Paradise Flycatcher

From the Jiayou Materia Medica Compiled in the 11th century

Collected Explanations

Yuxi The scholar Zhang Yuxi says: The paradise flycatcher original: 練鵲, lianque resembles a crested myna but is smaller and dark brownish-black. Those that feed on pagoda tree seeds are considered best. Collect them during the winter and spring. Shizhen The primary author, Li Shizhen states: It is the bird with an extremely? long tail and white feathers that look like silk ribbons. The Classic of Birds says: "Crested birds are brave; fringed birds are joyful; ribboned birds are benevolent." Zhang Hua A scholar of the Jin dynasty says that ribboned birds include the paradise flycatcher. Today, it is commonly called the "trailing white silk."

Properties

Sweet, warm, balanced, and non-toxic.

Primary Indications

It supplements the qi vital energy and treats wind-related ailments disorders like tremors, numbness, or paralysis associated with 'internal wind' in traditional medicine. Finely chop the meat, stir-fry until fragrant, place in a cloth bag, and soak in wine. Drink the wine warmed daily. From the Jiayou Materia Medica

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The Oriole

From the Food Materia Medica

Explanation of Names

Yellow Bird
From the Classic of Poetry Yellow Oriole
From the Shuowen Jiezi dictionary Lihuang
From the Erya lexicon Canggeng
From the Erya Written as Shanggeng
From the Monthly Ordinances Blue Bird
From the Erya