The reason is unclear, but in traditional Chinese medicine, hoopoe is said to have the effect of calming the mind and calming the nerves. The "National Collection of Chinese Herbal Medicine" published by People's Medical Publishing House in 1975 included the following prescriptions:
Cure mental illness: Peel the skin and intestines of each hoopoe, pay attention to the liver, wash it, chop it into meat patties, add 0.5 to 1 qian of cinnabar, Mix well, add a little salt, steam until cooked, take it once a day, 3 days is a course of treatment.
In daily life, the hoopoe is a very common bird. It looks very delicate and beautiful, and its chirping sound is also very melodious. This kind of bird is usually found in Yunnan Province. Most of them can be used as medicine. The hoopoe has a very high efficacy and role in it and can prevent some physical diseases. The hoopoe can also be used with some medicinal herbs to make a health-preserving medicated diet, which is very good for the human body.
