The efficacy and function of thrush

The thrush is a common Chinese medicinal material with great health benefits. It also has certain effects on some diseases. We need to choose it according to our own needs. Many people in our daily life don’t know much about thrushes, so let’s analyze them below.

【English name】 Myna

[Other names] Han Gao, Flower Oriole, Cuckoo Bird

[Source] Medicinal material source: the meat of mynah bird, a member of the family Starling.

[Original form] Myna, a small bird. The body length is about 25cm. The whole body is black, and the head has a distinct metallic luster. The frontal feathers are well developed and particularly elongated, with part of them rising high to form a crown and the other part falling down to cover the nostrils. There are white spots on both wings, which are composed of the white tips of the greater coverts and the base of the primary flight feathers, and are more obvious when the wings are spread. The tail feathers are black, with white tips except for the central one. The tips of the undertail coverts are also white. The iris and beak are orange-yellow, with the base of the lower beak stained red; the tarsus and toes are yellow; and the claws are dark brown.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: It is a common resident bird in southern my country. They like to live in groups and are often found near farmlands, sometimes perching on the backs of buffaloes or on roofs. Omnivorous. They breed from April to September every year, laying 3 to 6 eggs per nest.

【Chemical composition】 Meat contains protein, peptides and lipids.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; neutral

【Meridian】 Lung; Liver; Large Intestine

【Functions and indications】Detoxifies and stops bleeding. Mainly used for chronic cough, hiccups, and hemorrhoidal bleeding

[Usage and Dosage] Oral administration: 9-15g, roast and dry, grind into powder to make pills or powder, or cook into soup.

[Discussions by various scholars] 1. "Tang Materia Medica": It can treat five types of hemorrhoids and stop bleeding. It can be roasted and eaten or taken as a powder.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above article introduces the role of the thrush. I hope it will be helpful to you in your life. But it is important to note that you should not randomly combine it with other foods. You should consult a professional before making a decision.