The Sparrow Head in "Mingyi Bie Lu" is the head of the Passer montanus (Linnaeus), a bird in the Passeridae family. The parts of the head that can be used medicinally are the blood (Sparrow Head Blood) and the brain marrow (Sparrow Brain). It can be caught and killed in any season. When capturing, the fresh blood from the head can be used, or after killing it, the fresh brain marrow can be extracted for use.
[Preparation Method]
1. Sparrow Brain: "Burn and grind into fine ashes" according to "Rumen Shiqin". Currently, the fresh brain marrow is used.
2. Sparrow Head Blood: The fresh blood is collected and used.
[Appearance of the Herbal Medicine]
The beak on the sparrow head is conical in shape with a black color. The iris is dark reddish-brown, while the forehead and back of the neck are pure chestnut brown. The lower edge of the eye, eye socket, chin, and middle part of the throat are all black in color. The cheeks, ear feathers, and sides of the neck are white, with black patches on the back of the ear feathers.
[Preparation Function]
Sparrow Brain is sweet in taste, neutral in nature, and attributed to the Kidney meridian. It has the functions of nourishing the Kidney and invigorating Yang, moisturizing the skin, and promoting tissue regeneration. It is used for Kidney deficiency with impotence, deafness, and
