Healing Powers of Edible Birds Nest

Healing Powers of Edible Birds Nest

You would have heard by now that among the most popular Chinese medicinal food is the Edible Birds Nest. This type of food can be costly where it could start from hundreds and reaches to thousands of ringgit. Basically, Edible Birds Nest is known to be a very nutritional type of food which is very good for health.

There is natural Edible Birds Nest which are sourced and extracted from the most natural methods which makes them more expensive. Meanwhile, there are the so-called artificial or ‘manufactured’ types which are cheaper in nature.
So what makes Edible Birds Nest so popular. Why would people go to great lengths to find and enjoy bird’s saliva? This is because research has shown that Edible Birds Nest contain a rich amount of nutrients that are very organic such as:

Antioxidants

Edible Birds Nest is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are substances or nutrients that can prevent or delay the oxidation of our bodies. health problems, including heart disease, degeneration, diabetes, cancer, etc. supplied by oxidative damage. Antioxidants are resistant, so the risk of infections and cancer.

Collagen and Amino acids

Edible Birds Nest is also rich in Collagen and Amino acids such as leucine, lysine, glycine, glutamine, tyrosine, arginine, cysteine, histidine, tryptophan, amino acids, etc., they describe the building blocks of proteins that is beneficial to human body.
Edible Birds Nest is a delicacy in the form of nests constructed by the salivary secretions of swiftlets. It contains all the beneficial essence from the swiftlet’s diet, and therefore is good for overall well-being, especially for those pregnant women and elderly, however the benefit of Edible Birds Nest also applies to everyone.

Throughout history, it has been recorded that traditional Chinese medicine doctors have used Edible Birds Nest for various medicinal reasons. This includes using this highly beneficial product to:

1. Improvement of Skin Health (Texture)

This is the most well known health benefits for Edible Birds Nest consumption. It is supposed to be a health/supplement food to beautify skin – primarily to retain youthfulness and obtain a clean and clear facial complexion.

2. Easy Digestibility and Health Rejuvenation

This is important if one has poor or slow digestion, especially seen among those who are convalescing (recovering from illness) and in children with poor appetites. Good nutrition is needed but with poor digestion, nutrients cannot be absorbed. Edible Birds Nest can be easily digested by our digestive system, thus delivering good nutrients and thereby bringing back health to those who are weak.
The consumption of good quality Edible Birds Nest is also known to have restored lung functions. It has also been known to help chronic cases of cough and asthma. People who have dry cough with periodic sputum stains (as seen in heavy smokers) may find the consumption of good quality Edible Birds Nest beneficial. Extensive experience has indicated that regular consumption of Edible Birds Nest can reduce the general need for medical attentions

3. Supplement for Parental and Postnatal Health

Pregnant mothers who consume Edible Birds Nest have been known to recover faster after delivery, experience lesser loss of hair, and deliver healthier and fair skinned babies.
For post-natal health, consumption of Edible Birds Nest give the mother more energy, better sleep, and the feeling of vitality

4. Anti-Aging Health/Supplement Food

In Southeast Asia (especially with the Chinese), well-to-do individuals consume Edible Birds Nest on a long term and regular basis, primarily for the benefits of anti-aging. This group of people consistently reports less sickness, better immunity, more energy, better sleep, good complexion, and good virility.

5. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Perspective

The early records of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are contained in the book, “shen non ben cao jing” (神农本草经) from the year 1695. In this book, Edible Birds Nests were reported as mild, homogenous, and non-toxic food. The book also reports on the use of Edible Birds Nest to treat internal organs like the lungs, heart, and stomach. In addition, Edible Birds Nest is also used as food can reduce coughs, tiredness, etc. It also recommended that the nests could be consumed during the early stages of any disease.

Below are a summary of Edible Birds Nest benefits to us:

For expecting mothers:
1) It helps to strengthen the body of mothers and foetus
2) Mothers can recover faster post-birth due to Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF)
For women:
1) It results in fairer and more radiant skin as Edible Birds Nest is rich in collagen, protein and vitamins
2) Women who frequently consume Edible Birds Nest also have smoother skin, and are more youthful and radiant (prevent wrinkles, rejuvenate complexion)
3) It also improves organ performance, e.g. lungs, kidneys and heart
For men:
1) It improves kidneys and strengthens lungs and digestive system
For children:
1) It strengthens the immune system and enhance fairer skin
2) It helps prevent common cold and flu, and alleviate asthma
3) It also reduces fatigue and improves focus
4) Promote brain and organ development
For elderly:
1) It helps in maintain general health and well-being
2) It prevents cancer, strengthen the lungs and kidneys, improves quality of spleen, clears phlegm, aids digestion and enhance appetite