（宋《嘉 》）
【集解】禹锡曰∶练鹊似鸲鹆而小，黑褐色。食槐子者佳。冬春间采之。
时珍曰∶其尾有长白毛如练带者是也。《禽经》云∶冠鸟性勇，缨鸟性乐，带鸟性仁。
张华云∶带鸟，练鹊之类是也。今俗呼为拖白练。
【气味】甘，温、平，无毒。
【主治】益气，治风疾。细锉炒香，袋盛浸酒中，每日取酒温服之（《嘉 》）。
（《食物》）
【释名】黄鸟（《诗经》）、离黄（《说文》）、黧黄（《尔雅》）、仓庚（《月令》）。《尔
雅》作商庚）、青鸟（《左传》）、黄伯劳。
时珍曰∶《禽经》云 鸣嘤嘤，故名。或云 项有文，故从 。 ，项饰也。或作莺，
鸟羽有文也。《诗》云“有莺其羽”，是矣。其色黄而带黧，故有黧黄诸名。陆玑云∶齐人
谓之
金衣公子，或谓之黄袍。
【集解】时珍曰∶莺处处有之。大于 鹆，雌雄双飞，体毛黄色，羽及尾有黑色相间，
黑眉尖觜，青脚。立春后即鸣，麦黄椹熟时尤甚，其音圆滑，如织机声，乃应节趋时之鸟也
。《月令》云∶仲春仓庚鸣。《说文》云∶仓庚鸣则蚕生。冬月则藏蛰。入田塘中，以泥自
裹如卵，至春始出。
肉
【气味】甘，温，无毒。
【主治】补益阳气，助脾（汪颖）。食之不妒（时珍）。
【发明】颖曰∶此鸟感春阳先鸣，所以补人。
时珍曰∶按∶《山海经》云∶黄鸟食之不妒。杨夔《止妒论》云∶梁武帝郗后性妒。或
言仓庚为膳疗忌。遂令茹之，妒果减半。
（出自宋代《嘉祐本草》）
【集解】禹锡说：练鹊形状像鸲鹆但体型较小，羽毛呈黑褐色。食用槐树果实喂养的练鹊品质最佳。在冬季和春季采集。
李时珍说：尾巴上有像白色丝带一样长白毛的就是这种鸟。《禽经》记载：戴冠的鸟类性格勇猛，戴缨饰的鸟类性情快乐，戴带饰的鸟类仁厚。
张华说：戴带饰的鸟，就是类似练鹊这一类的。现在民间俗称它为“拖白练”。
【气味】味甘，性温、平，无毒。
【主治】补益元气，治疗风疾。将药材细切后炒香，装入袋中浸泡在酒里，每天取适量药酒温热服用（出自《嘉祐本草》）。
（出自《食物本草》）
【释名】黄鸟（出自《诗经》）、离黄（出自《说文解字》）、黧黄（出自《尔雅》）、仓庚（出自《礼记·月令》）。《尔雅》中写作“商庚”）、青鸟（出自《左传》）、黄伯劳。
李时珍说：《禽经》记载它鸣叫声嘤嘤，因此得名。有人说因为它颈部有花纹，所以字形从“婴”。“婴”指颈部的饰物。也有人写作“莺”，指鸟羽有花纹。《诗经》中说“有莺其羽”，就是这个意思。它的颜色是黄色且带有黑色，所以有黧黄等名称。陆玑说：齐地人叫它金衣公子，或者叫它黄袍。
【集解】李时珍说：莺到处都有。比鸲鹆大，雌雄双飞，身体羽毛为黄色，翅膀和尾巴有黑色相间，眉毛处黑色，嘴尖，脚青色。立春后就鸣叫，麦子变黄、桑葚成熟时尤其厉害，声音圆润滑溜，像织布机的声音，是顺应节气时令的鸟。《月令》记载：仲春时节仓庚鸣叫。《说文解字》记载：仓庚鸣叫则蚕开始孵化出生。冬天则隐藏蛰伏。进入田间池塘中，用泥土将自己包裹得像卵一样，到春天才出来。
肉
【气味】味甘，性温，无毒。
【主治】补益阳气，健脾（汪颖观点）。吃了它不会嫉妒（李时珍观点）。
【发明】汪颖说：这种鸟感应春天的阳气最先鸣叫，所以能补益人体。
李时珍说：查考《山海经》记载：吃黄鸟的肉不会嫉妒。杨夔的《止妒论》记载：梁武帝的郗皇后生性嫉妒。有人说吃仓庚作为膳食可以避忌嫉妒。于是让她食用，嫉妒果然减少了一半。
(Sourced from the Song Dynasty *Jiayu Bencao*)
[Collected Explanations] Yuxi stated: The Lianque (White-tailed Magpie) resembles the Turdus mandarinus (Mandarin Thrush) but is smaller, with blackish-brown plumage. Those fed on locust tree fruits are of superior quality. They are collected during winter and spring.
Shizhen stated: It is identified by the long white feathers on its tail resembling a white ribbon. The *Qin Jing* (Classic of Birds) states: Birds with crests are courageous; birds with plumes are joyful; birds with ribbons are benevolent.
Zhang Hua stated: The "ribbon bird" refers to species similar to the Lianque. Currently, it is colloquially called "Tuo Bai Lian" (Dragging White Ribbon).
[Flavor and Properties] Sweet in flavor; warm and neutral in nature; non-toxic.
[Therapeutic Actions] Tonifies Qi; treats wind disorders. Finely chop and stir-fry until fragrant, place in a bag, and soak in wine. Take the medicinal wine warm daily for consumption (*Jiayu Bencao*).
(Sourced from *Shiwu Bencao*)
[Names] Huangniao (Yellow Bird, from *Shijing*); Li Huang (from *Shuowen Jiezi*); Li Huang (from *Erya*); Cang Geng (from *Liji Yue Ling*). *Erya* writes it as "Shang Geng"; Qing Niao (Green/Blue Bird, from *Zuo Zhuan*); Huang Bolao (Yellow Shrike).
Shizhen stated: The *Qin Jing* notes that because its call sounds like "ying ying," it is named accordingly. Some say it is named so because it has patterns on its neck; "Ying" refers to neck ornaments. Others write it as "Ying," referring to patterned bird feathers. The *Shijing* says, "It has the feathers of an Ying," which confirms this. Its color is yellow mixed with dark hues, hence names like Li Huang. Lu Ji stated: People in Qi call it Jin Yi Gong Zi (Golden Garb Prince) or Huang Pao (Yellow Robe).
[Collected Explanations] Shizhen stated: Ying birds are found everywhere. They are larger than the Turdus mandarinus, fly in pairs, have yellow body plumage with black interspersed in their wings and tails, black eyebrows, pointed beaks, and blue-green legs. They begin singing after the Start of Spring, especially when wheat turns yellow and mulberries ripen. Their song is round and smooth, resembling the sound of a loom; they are birds that respond to seasonal rhythms. The *Yue Ling* states: In the second month of spring, Cang Geng sings. The *Shuowen Jiezi* states: When Cang Geng sings, silkworms hatch. During winter, they hibernate. They enter fields and ponds, wrapping themselves in mud like eggs, emerging only in spring.
Meat
[Flavor and Properties] Sweet in flavor; warm in nature; non-toxic.
[Therapeutic Actions] Tonifies and benefits Yang Qi; strengthens the Spleen (Wang Ying). Consumption prevents jealousy (Shizhen).
[Elucidation] Wang Ying stated: This bird responds to the spring Yang energy by singing first, thus it can benefit humans.
Shizhen stated: According to the *Shan Hai Jing*: Eating Huangniao meat prevents jealousy. Yang Kui's *Zhi Du Lun* (Discourse on Stopping Jealousy) records: Empress Xi of Emperor Wu of Liang was naturally jealous. Someone suggested that eating Cang Geng as a dish could counteract jealousy. She consumed it, and her jealousy indeed decreased by half.