The Compendium of Caraka 1.27.75

1.27.75

śoṣakāsakṣayahitaṃ saṃgrāhi laghu dīpanam/
caṭakā madhurāḥ snigdhā balaśukravivardhanāḥ//

It is beneficial for phthisis, cough, and wasting, is bowel-binding, light, and digestive fire-kindling. / Sparrows are sweet, unctuous, and increase strength and semen;