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味酸，温，无毒。主下气，男子阴痿不起，强之令热，多精有子。
脑 主耳聋。
臣禹锡等谨按耳聋通用药云∶雀脑，平。
头血 主雀盲。
雄雀屎臣禹锡等谨按齿痛通用药云∶雄雀屎，温。疗目痛，决痈疖，女子带下，溺不利，
除疝瘕。五月取之良。
陶隐居云∶雀性利阴阳，故卵亦然。《术》云∶雀卵和天雄丸服之，令茎大不衰。人患
黄昏间目无所见，为之雀盲。
其头血疗之。雄雀屎两头尖者是也。亦疗龋齿。雀肉不可合李子食之，亦忌合酱食之，妊身
人尤禁之。唐本注云∶《别录》
云，雀屎，和男首子乳如薄泥，点
服，主症癖久痼冷病。或和
少干姜服之，大肥悦人。今按陈藏器本草云∶雀肉起阳道，食之令人有子。冬月者良。腊月
收雀屎，俗呼为青丹。主
癖诸块，伏梁。和干姜、桂心、艾等为丸，入腹能烂 癖。患痈苦不溃，以一枚敷之，立决。
又急黄欲死。以两枚细研，水温服之。
臣禹锡等谨按孟诜云∶其肉十月以后、正月以前食之。续五脏不足气，助阴道，益精髓，
不
益气，暖腰膝，缩小便，治
血崩，带下。粪，头尖及成梃者雄，右掩左者亦是。
图经曰∶雀，旧不着所出州土，今处处有之。其肉大温，食之益阳，冬月者良。卵及脑、
头
腊月收之。俗呼为青丹，头尖者为雄屎。《素问》云∶胸胁支满者，妨
臭，出清液，先唾血，四肢青，
目眩，时时前后血。病名血枯，得之年少时，有所大脱血。若醉入房，中气竭肝伤，故月事
衰少不来。治之以乌贼骨、
茹，二物并合之，丸以雀卵，大如小豆，以五丸为后饭，饮鲍鱼汁，以利肠中及伤肝也。
饭后药先，
谓之后饭。按古本草乌贼鱼骨、 茹等，并不治血枯，然经法用之，是攻其所生所起耳。今
人亦取雀肉，以蛇床子熬膏，和合众药，丸服，补下有效，谓之驿马丸。此法起于唐世，云
明皇服之。又下有燕屎条。陶隐居云∶有胡、越二种。入药用胡燕也。胡洽治疰，青羊脂丸
中用之。其窠亦入药。崔元亮《海上方》治湿 ，取胡燕窠最宽大者，唯用其抱子处，余
处
两遍便愈。若患恶刺，以醋和窠末如泥裹之，三、两日易，便瘥。
食疗卵白，和天雄末、菟丝子末为丸，空心酒下五丸。主男子阴痿不起，女子带下，便
溺不
利。除疝瘕，决痈肿，续五脏气。雷公云∶雀苏，凡使，勿用雀儿粪。其雀儿口黄，未经淫
者
粪是苏。若底坐尖在上即曰雌，两头圆者是雄。阴人使雄，阳人使雌。凡采之，先去两畔有
附子生者，勿用。然后于钵中研如粉，煎甘草汤浸一宿，倾上清甘草水尽，焙干任用。外台
秘要疗齿龋痛有虫。取雄雀粪，以绵裹塞齿孔内，日一、二易之。又方∶治咽喉闭塞、口噤
。用
乳和
敷
易
之。雄雀屎佳。坚者为雄。简要济众妇人吹奶独胜散∶白丁香半两，捣罗为散。每服一钱匕，
温酒调下，无时服。广利方∶妊娠食雀肉，饮酒，令子心淫乱。又云∶妊娠食雀肉及豆酱，
令子面多 。子母秘录∶治小儿中风口噤，乳不下。雀屎、白水，丸如麻子大，服二丸，即
愈
。又方∶治小儿冻疮。用雀儿脑髓涂之，立瘥。
衍义曰∶雀卵，孟诜云∶肉，十月以后，正月以前食之。此盖取其阴阳静定，未决泄之
义。
卵亦取第一番者。
Quque (Sparrow Egg)
Taste: Sour. Nature: Warm. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Indications: Directs Qi downward; treats impotence in men (failure of erection), stimulates erection and heat, increases semen, and aids fertility.
Brain
Indications: Treats deafness.
Chen Yuxi et al. note regarding general medicines for deafness: Sparrow brain is neutral in nature.
Head Blood
Indications: Treats nyctalopia (night blindness).
Male Sparrow Droppings
Chen Yuxi et al. note regarding general medicines for toothache: Male sparrow droppings are warm in nature. They treat eye pain, resolve abscesses and boils, treat leukorrhea in women, dysuria, and eliminate hernia masses. Collected in the fifth lunar month, they are most effective.
Tao Hongjing states: The nature of sparrows favors the harmony of Yin and Yang, thus their eggs are similar. The *Shu* text states: Taking sparrow eggs combined with Tianxiong Wan causes the penis to enlarge and prevents decline. Humans suffering from inability to see at dusk are said to have nyctalopia.
Use the head blood to treat it. Male sparrow droppings are those pointed at both ends. They also treat dental caries. Sparrow meat should not be eaten with plums, nor is it advisable to eat it with sauce; pregnant women are especially prohibited from consuming it. Tang Ben Zhu notes: *Bie Lu* states that mixing sparrow droppings with male infant's colostrum into a thin paste and applying it internally treats chronic cold diseases caused by phlegm-fluid retention or mass formation. Alternatively, taking it with a small amount of dried ginger makes one robust and joyful. According to Chen Cangqi's *Bencao*: Sparrow meat boosts sexual function, and eating it enables procreation. Winter sparrow meat is best. Sparrow droppings collected in the twelfth lunar month are commonly called Qingdan. They treat various mass formations and Fuliang disease. Combined with dried ginger, Guixin (Cinnamon Twig Heart), and Aiye (Mugwort Leaf) to make pills, they can dissolve masses upon entering the stomach. For painful abscesses that fail to suppurate, applying one pill externally resolves them immediately. For acute jaundice approaching death, grind two pills finely and take with warm water.
Chen Yuxi et al. note according to Meng Shen: Consume the meat after the tenth lunar month and before the first lunar month. It replenishes Qi deficiency in the five Zang organs, assists the Dao of Yin, benefits essence and marrow, does not tonify Qi, warms the waist and knees, reduces urination, treats metrorrhagia, and leukorrhea. Among droppings, those pointed at the head and rod-shaped are from males; those covering the right side are also from males.
Tu Jing states: Sparrows were not originally recorded as originating from specific provinces, but are now found everywhere. Their meat is greatly warming; consumption benefits Yang, and winter specimens are best. Eggs, brains, and heads are collected in the twelfth lunar month. Commonly called Qingdan, those pointed at the head are from males. *Suwen* states: Those with fullness and distension in the chest and hypochondrium, impaired smell, discharge of clear fluid, initial hemoptysis, cyanosis of the four limbs, vertigo, and frequent bleeding from the anterior and posterior orifices suffer from Xueku (Blood Depletion). This condition arises from massive blood loss in youth. If coitus occurs while intoxicated, the middle Qi is exhausted and the Liver is injured, leading to scanty or absent menstruation. Treatment involves Heigu (Cuttlefish Bone) and Qugu (Smilax Glabra Rhizome), combined and formed into pills using sparrow eggs, sized like small beans. Take five pills as a post-meal medicine, drinking Baojiu juice to benefit the intestines and heal liver injury. "Post-meal medicine first" refers to taking medicine after food. Ancient materia medica texts state that Heigu and Qugu do not directly treat Xueku; however, the classic methods use them to attack the root cause. Modern practitioners also use sparrow meat, processed with Shechuangzi (Cnidium Fruit) paste, combined with other herbs into pills for lower Jiao tonification, known as Yima Wan. This method originated in the Tang Dynasty, reportedly used by Emperor Minghuang. Below is the entry for Swallow Droppings. Tao Hongjing states there are Hu and Yue varieties. For medicinal use, Hu swallows are employed. Hu Qia uses them in Qingyangzhi Wan to treat Zhu diseases. Their nests are also used medicinally. Cui Yuanliang's *Haishang Fang* treats damp bi by selecting the widest Hu swallow nest, using only the part where eggs are incubated; applying the remainder twice cures the condition. For malignant thorns, mix nest powder with vinegar into a paste, apply, change every three to two days, and it heals.
Dietary Therapy
Egg white, mixed with Tianxiong powder and Tusizi (Cuscuta Seed) powder into pills, taken with five pills on an empty stomach with wine. Treats male impotence, female leukorrhea, dysuria, hernia masses, abscesses, and replenishes Qi of the five Zang organs. Leigong states: Regarding Quesu, do not use ordinary sparrow droppings. Droppings from sparrows with yellow mouths that have not engaged in mating are considered Quesu. If the base is pointed upwards, it is from a female; if round at both ends, it is from a male. Females use male droppings, males use female droppings. When harvesting, remove any attached Fuzi (Aconite Lateral Root) and do not use them. Then grind in a mortar until powdery, soak overnight in decocted Gancao (Licorice Root) soup, discard the clear liquid, dry by roasting, and use as needed. *Waitai Miyao* treats dental caries with worms: Take male sparrow droppings, wrap in cotton, insert into the tooth cavity, changing once or twice daily. Another formula: Treats throat obstruction and trismus. Apply milk mixture frequently. Male sparrow droppings are preferred; hard ones are from males. *Jianyao Jizhong* "Fuchren Chuinai Dusheng San": Baodingxiang (White Peony Root? Note: Context implies Bird Dropping, likely White Sparrow Dropping) half liang, pounded and sifted into powder. Take one qianbi per dose, mixed with warm wine, anytime. *Guangli Fang*: Pregnant women eating sparrow meat and drinking alcohol may produce sons with licentious hearts. Also states: Pregnant women eating sparrow meat and bean sauce may produce sons with many facial spots. *Zimu Milu*: Treats pediatric stroke with trismus and lack of milk secretion. Mix sparrow droppings with plain water, form pills the size of sesame seeds, take two pills, and cure. Another formula: Treats pediatric frostbite. Apply sparrow brain marrow, and it heals immediately.
Yanyi States: Regarding sparrow eggs, Meng Shen says: Eat the meat after the tenth lunar month and before the first lunar month. This likely takes advantage of the meaning of Yin-Yang stability and non-discharge. Eggs should also be from the first clutch.