Jackdaw
Aliases：Wū (Black Bird), Xiào Niǎo (Filial Bird), Cí Yā (Kind Crow), Bǔ Gōng (Feeding Father), Xiǎo Shān Lǎo Guā (Little Mountain Old Crow), Kuǎ Lǎo Yā (Noisy Old Crow), Mài Yā (Wheat Crow).
Cí Wū (Jackdaw) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the whole body or meat of the Jackdaw (Corvus monedula Linnaeus), an animal belonging to the family Corvidae. The Jackdaw is approximately 30 cm in body length, with a stout, black beak. The nape, sides of the neck, upper back, chest, and abdomen are pale greyish-white, while the rest of the body is black. The crown, hind crown, inner wing coverts, and flight feathers have a purplish sheen, while the remaining feathers shimmer with a greenish-blue iridescence. The sides of the head and body feathers are interspersed with fine white streaks. The iris is dark brown; the tarsi, toes, feet, and claws are all black.
Efficacy & Actions
Nourishes Yin and subdues Yang.
Indications
It is primarily used for consumptive cough, bone-steaming fever with restlessness, and weakness with emaciation. It may also "supplement deficiency, treat emaciation, assist Qi, and relieve cough."
Ingredients
The meat contains proteins, peptides, amino acids, and lipids.
Usage & Dosage
For oral administration: cook and eat, in an appropriate amount.
Contraindications
It is recommended to consult a qualified TCM practitioner before use.
Medicinal Parts
The meat or whole body of the Jackdaw (Corvus monedula Linnaeus), an animal belonging to the family Corvidae.
Selection & Storage
Use fresh.
