Chủ Nhật, 15 tháng 7, 2018

Selection of Bird’s Saliva Nests

• Shape and volume

Spoon-shaped Bird’s Saliva Nests are most welcome while triangular-shaped Bird’s Saliva Nests are caused by shaping due to nests being built too close to corners of walls but their nutritional values are the same. Naturally shaped and large Bird’s Saliva Nest pieces determine the classes of Bird’s Saliva Nests.

• Colour and cleanliness

Different types of minerals are contained in the food sought after by Bird’s Saliva Nest and the colour of the saliva secreted by them has different shades. The colour of Bird’s Saliva Nests becomes lighter when they are soaked in water; they expand and the strips of Bird’s Saliva Nests become transparent while the water in which they are soaked remains clear. Be extra careful if the Bird’s Saliva Nests are extremely white. This type of Bird’s Saliva Nest could have been bleached and this would drastically reduce their nutritional value or they may even harm the human body.

• Density and expansion coefficient

The finer and more concentrated the Bird’s Saliva Nest strands, without empty gaps in between and Bird’s Saliva Nest pieces which are larger and thicker would expand more when soaked. Different classes of Bird’s Saliva Nest possess different expansion coefficient, that is their weight would increase several times after soaking compared to their dry weights. “Expansion coefficient” is a technical word used in the industry to mean the affinity for water. The higher the expansion coefficient, the more the Bird’s Saliva Nest expands. Expansion coefficient should be calculated based on weight rather than volume.

• Price and dampness

Natural pure Bird’s Saliva Nests possess the taste of swiftlet saliva and a slight fishy smell, while there is a slight fragrance of proteins upon stewing. Always choose dry Bird’s Saliva Nests with a sticky feeling when held in your hand. Those which feel soft are definitely not dry. Besides containing lots of water, and apart from being disliked, they are not suitable for storage as they get moldy easily and their expansion coefficient is lower.

• Price and reliability

The selection and purchase of Bird’s Saliva Nests is best done at reliable outlets for assurance of quality.

The Benefits of Bird’s Saliva Nests

It has been proven by a German chemist, Emilfischer, more than a century ago that growth factors of the epidermis is made up of polypeptide chains consisting of amino acids from proteins. Glycine is formed when one water molecule is removed and the growth bond is known as a peptide bond. If this reaction continues, polypeptides containing various types of amino acids are formed. Many of the polypeptides with smaller molecules in animals, plants and bacteria possess important biological functions. Polypeptide hormones are some of the more important products.

Bird’s Saliva Nests contain a very important polypeptide hormone

It has been discovered that Bird’s Saliva Nests contain a very important polypeptide hormone – the Epidermal Growth Factor or EGF). This substance is found in most of the body fluids within the human body, and its content is the highest in milk and sperm. They are synthesized chiefly by the submaxillary gland and the duodenum and they possess various essential biological functions such as inhibiting the secretion of gastric juices and protecting the duodenum.

Genes of beauty

EGF also has another very important function and it has been nicknamed “genes of beauty” as a result thereof. It is able to stimulate the fission and propagation of various cells, promote cell division, repair skin damage speedily and bring about the healing of wounds caused by surgery and injuries. It affects the fineness and ageing of human skin and it motivates ageing skin, rejuvenating it and bringing back its luster and elasticity.

Take care of skin and keep youthful

The above discovery not only brought good news to women of the world. In fact, for the past years, famous movie stars from Hong Kong and Taiwan , especially females, have made Bird’s Saliva Nest their favourite. Bird’s Saliva Nest has helped them to take care of their skin and kept them youthful even under the stress of making movies or attending concerts. All these secrets have been made public through the media.
It can now be seen that Bird’s Saliva Nest possesses miraculous effects in beautifying skin. There are not only practical experiences proving this but also scientific proof. Mitochysis experts have even extracted a substance capable of improving immunity by promoting the fission of T cells and B cells from Bird’s Saliva Nest.

Supply human health

Lymphatic cells are important to immune cells in the human body and they include T lymphatic cells and B lymphatic cells. The mitochysis substance contained in Bird’s Saliva Nest stimulates lymphatic cells to improve immunity in the human body. It is also one of the basic substances contained in Bird’s Saliva Nest for supplementing human health.

About Bird’s Saliva Nest - Nutritional Value

Bird’s Saliva Nest has been regarded as the most precious natural nourishment and health product and it has been considered as a precious item by aristocrats of the royal household in the Tang Dynasty in China . It was not until the Ming Dynasty that it became a treasure used as tributes by minor South East Asian countries, thus its name “Gong Yan (Tribute Bird’s Saliva Nest) or “Guan Yan (Official Bird’s Saliva Nest). Today, the production rate of Bird’s Saliva Nest has become more stable and it has become a common commodity with nutritional values recommended by both Chinese physicians and Western doctors.

Chinese medicine:

From the Chinese medicine point of view, Bird’s Saliva Nest principally fortifies the lungs, stomach and kidneys. In addition, its mild and sweet taste which is not heaty or cold, benefits the fortification of qi, nourishes the lungs, beautifies skin, tranquillizes and promotes sleep, nourishes the spleen, upgrades appetite, dissolves phlegm and stops coughs.
It has been recorded in the “Ben Cao Gang Mu” that Bird’s Saliva Nest is an excellent medicine for nourishing the lungs, dissolving phlegm, stopping cough, replenishing nourishment, clearing the body and regulating physical weakness”. “Its ability to penetrate the lungs promotes the movement of qi and penetration of the kidneys promotes movement of water, while tranquillizing the stomach making it the most ideal food. The consumption of Bird’s Saliva Nest stewed with rock sugar is effective in the regulation of physical weakness, cough and phlegm containing strands of blood. However, this is only suitable for those in the initial stage of such problems. If body heat is in excess and the flow of blood has reversed, this method may not be useful anymore.”

Western medicine:

From the nutritional point of view based on Western medicine, Bird’s Saliva Nest is rich in proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates, phosphorous, iron, calcium and potassium which are able to strengthen resistance of the human body. Proteins effectively promote the growth, renewal and repair of cells while helping muscles to contract, aid in the transportation of nutrients and also oxidation. Proteins are made of more than 20 types of amino acids in which 18 of them are found in Bird’s Saliva Nest. Out of these, 7 are essential amino acids. As Bird’s Saliva Nest contain many different types of essential amino acids, and are rich in them, it has been nicknamed an excellent perfect protein.

Proteins found in Bird’s Saliva Nest consist of Glycoprotein and Epidermal Growth Factors.

Epidermal Growth Factors stimulates the growth of skin and they are able to stimulate cell fission, promote regenerative power of body tissues, accelerate body metabolism, promote healing of wounds and also strengthen oxygen affinity in cells and resist ageing. This will fortify the immunity of the body and increase resistance of the body towards damage caused by X-rays and other radiation, making it the best health and beauty product for modern living.

About Bird’s Saliva Nest - Birdnest's History

The first person to taste Bird’s Saliva Nest

PictureIt has been said in the “Bai Shi Tong” that there was a person in Java , Indonesia by the name of Sato Nurod who saw Bird’s Saliva Nest flying to limestone caves on mountains near the sea. His curiosity got the better of him and he decided to venture into the limestone caves. There were many beautiful Bird’s Saliva Nests inside and he removed a few and took them home. At first, he thought it was jus fun but he decided to test for its taste. He cooked a few pieces of the Bird’s Saliva Nest and found them to be tasty. News spread and the local people went to collect Bird’s Saliva Nest from the limestone caves. After long periods of consumption, everyone felt healthy and energetic and that was when they realized Bird’s Saliva Nest is a treasure. From then on, the tradition of Bird’s Saliva Nest as a nutritional product was popularized. This may be just a legend and since it was ages ago, there was no way to prove its authenticity. The earliest tax on Bird’s Saliva Nest was recorded during the Ming Dynasty in 1589 where “superior grade Bird’s Saliva Nest was taxed 1 tael of silver for every 100 katis, medium grade at 0.7 tael of silver and low grade at 0.2 tael of silver.” It can thus be seen that trading in Bird’s Saliva Nest was very mature at that time.

Historical records showed that when Admiral Zheng He sailed south (1405-1433 AD), at a time when barter trade was carried out between Chinese fleets and South East Asian countries, ceramics from the Tang Dynasty were traded for Bird’s Saliva Nest from the people of Borneo (consisting of Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia). These were brought as tributes to the emperor and since then, Bird’s Saliva Nest was regarded as a precious nutritional supplement.
Zheng He visited the coastal regions of Malaysia , Indonesia and Thailand which are chief production places of Bird’s Saliva Nest. It has been recorded that some 125,000 pounds of Bird’s Saliva Nest consisting of some 4 million pieces were exported from Batavia , Java (now known as Jakarta ) to China after the 17 th century. This coincided with the seven voyages down south of Zheng He.
The following is a legend on how Zheng He discovered Bird’s Saliva Nest: There was once Zheng He's fleet was caught in a thunderstorm on one of his trips down south. He floated to a deserted island in the Malay Archipelago . When there was a shortage of food, some of the sailors accidentally discovered there were Bird’s Saliva Nest on the cliffs. Zheng He ordered his subordinates to take the Bird’s Saliva Nests, cleanse them and stew as food. Several days later, everyone of his crew looked healthy and was full of energy. Upon returning home, Zheng He presented the Bird’s Saliva Nest to the Emperor. From then on, Bird’s Saliva Nest became an item used as tribute to the Emperor and court officials. The practice of using Bird’s Saliva Nest for beauty purposes also became popular in the royal courts.

The earliest Chinese to discover Bird’s Saliva Nest:

The “Sarawak Records”: When Ye Zhen Hua and Wang San Shu of Kuching reached Miri in Sarawak , they discovered a swiftlet cave. At that time, whoever discovers any swiftlet cave can have it as his personal property.

The earliest medical records on Bird’s Saliva Nest:

“Ben Jing Feng Yuan”: Written by Zhang Lu Cheng in 1659. It has been recorded that “Bird’s Saliva Nest is sweet and mild. It promotes the constructive combination between metal and water, the lungs nourishes the kidneys, while it also calms down the stomach, making it an excellent food.”

The earliest record on Bird’s Saliva Nest in medical books:

“Medical Dictionary of China” was published by Xie Guan in 1921. It has been recorded that Bird’s Saliva Nest is used for revitalizing qi, balancing qi, nourishing the lungs, improving appetite, dissolving phlegm, stopping cough, increasing sperm, nourishing bone marrow and as an aphrodisiac.”

The earliest poetry on Bird’s Saliva Nest:

“Wu Mei Cun Poetry Collection”: End of the Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty. Wu Wei Ye (1609-1671) wrote: The sea Bird’s Saliva Nest are homeless, they fight for tiny white fishes. They provide food for humans, but they can never settle down. The taste is delicious but their nests are soon empty. Officials look for things afar and they present their books early.”

The classic literature which described Bird’s Saliva Nest most:

“Dream of the Red Chamber”: In the diet of Da Guan Yuan in the Dream of the Red Chamber, the word “Bird’s Saliva Nest” appeared 17 times. There is a passage which sounded, “Dai Yu is weak and replenishment of superior nutrients is not recommended. The most suitable nutritional replenishment recommended was Bird’s Saliva Nest. For Qin Ke Qing who suffers from both weakness of the blood and qi and Jia Bao Yu who is mentally down and weak, Bird’s Saliva Nest is the perfect medicine for them. In Chapter 45 of the Dream of the Red Chamber, Bao Chai said, “I saw your prescription yesterday and found that there is too much of Ginseng and Cinnamon. Although these herbs replenish both qi and mental energy, they are too heaty. I would suggest that the liver be calmed down and nourishment be given to the stomach first. When the heat in the liver is gone, the gas in the stomach will also disappear. Health can be maintained by just taking in food. Take one tael of Bird’s Saliva Nest upon waking up each morning, added with half a tael of rock sugar and boiled into porridge. Taking it on a regular basis, it possesses strong effects and is best for replenishing qi.” This clearly showed that Bird’s Saliva Nest has been utilized in Chinese food since a long time ago. It also showed that Bird’s Saliva Nest possess the ability to calm down the liver and nourish the stomach while replenishing qi.

The earliest magazine with knowledge of Bird’s Saliva Nest:

The “Oriental Magazine”: Page 15 of the 8 th edition published in 1918 (Talk on Bird’s Saliva Nest)

Words from the earliest Bird’s Saliva Nest trader:

“Dong Xi Yang Kao Monthly”: 1833

The largest import location of Bird’s Saliva Nest in the world:

TRAFFIC Report: Hong Kong . 1986 – 145.5 tonnes, 1988 – 148.4 tonnes, 1989 – 138.4 tonnes, 1990 – 137.6 tonnes, 1991 – 124.1 tonnes.

The longest living man who took Bird’s Saliva Nest:

“San Lian Sheng Huo Zhou Kan ”: Madam Song Mei Ling, aged 106 years. “She took a small bowl of Bird’s Saliva Nest with rock sugar everyday.”

The youngest person consuming Bird’s Saliva Nest:

“Lian He Zao Bao”: Babies above 4 months may take Bird’s Saliva Nest. “Many pregnant women in Singapore take it, and many fetus have been “enjoying” the nutrition from Bird’s Saliva Nest for many months in their mother's womb.”

The group which are most familiar with taking Bird’s Saliva Nest as a supplement:

Hong Kong movie stars and singers performing take Bird’s Saliva Nest as their only food before concerts.

The largest flock of Collocalia ciphaga Bird’s Saliva Nest:

Britannica encyclopedia: 1 million Bird’s Saliva Nest.

The earliest swift house:

National Geographic of China : Built in 1880 in the final year of the 54 th East India Resident, J. W. van Lansberge, coinciding with the 10 th year of Xian Feng during the Qing Dynasty.

Bird’s Saliva Nest: Advantages and Disadvantages of this Custody Option

Parents often ask me to describe what options they have for their post-divorce living arrangements. In addition to the many ways it is possible for children go back and forth between two residences, there is also the possibility of having children stay in the home they are currently living in while the parents move in and out. This is sometimes described as “the children get the house,” “Bird’s Saliva Nest,” or just “nesting.”

The Advantages

• Said to be child-centric: it focuses on the needs of the children.
• Children are able to continue to live in their home for a greater sense of stability.
• Minimizes the difficulty for children of living in two places, like forgetting homework, toys, clothing, or other belongings at the other parent’s home.
• Parents might be better able to handle the experience of moving back and forth between their residences than the children might be.

How It Works

The parents move in and out of the home according to the parenting plan they have established. This might include a situation where one parent spends the night with the children. The other parent comes to the house when the first parent goes to work and is at the home until the working parent comes home, often after dinner. The daytime parent then goes to their “other” residence. This arrangement could change depending on which parent is spending the night with the children.
Alternately, one parent can live in the home with the children for one week, then the other lives with them the following week. This is what as known as a week on/week off arrangement.
In a 2003 case in Ontario, Canada (Greenough v Greenough), the judge court-ordered parents to implement a Bird’s Saliva Nest arrangement—which they had not requested—until the hearings on the case could continue.

In the case record, Justice Quinn wrote:

“The court made a Bird’s Saliva Nest custody arrangement in which the children (aged 3 and 5 years) remained in the home, with the mother staying in the home during the week and the father on the weekend. I think that the benefits of a Bird’s Saliva Nest order are best achieved where the children are able to stay in the matrimonial home, particularly if it has been the only residence that they have known…
“Time and time again I have seen cases (and this is one) where the children are being treated as Frisbees. In general, parents do not seem to appreciate the gross disruption to which children are subjected where one of the parents has frequent access. In this regard, I do not believe there must be evidence that the children are suffering before the court is free to act. To me, it is a matter of common sense. At the risk of falling prey to simplistic generalities, I am of the view that, given a choice, I do not see why anyone would select a living arrangement which involved so much movement from house to house.”
Justice Quinn clearly saw the advantages to the children of living in the home they were most familiar with and of having little change in their day-to-day lives, and saw the role of the court as instrumental in advancing this option on behalf of the children.

The Disadvantages

• It is expensive. Unless the parents are able to share the residence in which the children do not live, they are looking at having three residences, one for the children and one for each parent when they are not living with the children.
• It requires a large degree of civility between the parents and the ability to get along and make decisions together. In general, the absence of conflict is the best indicator of resiliency for children, both in a marriage and post-divorce. A Bird’s Saliva Nest situation, especially, cannot work if there is conflict. Co-parents who choose this model might consider working with a mediator or other professional who can assist in discussing the fine-tuning necessary to make the arrangement workable.
• It does not take into consideration what would happen when one or both parents enter a new relationship. Even before this aspect of “moving on” occurs post-divorce, both parents often need to individuate from each other and establish separate lives in order to disentangle from the marriage relationship they had with each other. Bird’s Saliva Nest does not adequately foster this aspect of divorcing.
• House rules: in order for parents’ movements to occur in a non-disruptive manner, both parents would need to have similar rules and house cleaning sensibilities. “House rules” need to be established to avoid creating a situation where children need to remember which rules are in place on which days, or at which times, depending on which parent is “on.”
These lists are not exhaustive. Clearly, Bird’s Saliva Nest is not for everyone. The question remains whether it is for even doable for a small percentage of divorcing families. We do know that when parents live in close proximity to each other, when the children have easy access between homes, and are not subject to ongoing conflict, children of divorced families are quite resilient and do as well as children from families where there is no divorce. This might be a solution that is just shy of Bird’s Saliva Nest: good neighbors.

The Best Types of Bird’s Saliva Nests on the Market

If you’re new to the world of Bird’s Saliva Nests, then you’re probably a little overwhelmed by the choices you have.

There are dozens of websites selling Bird’s Saliva Nests, and all of them seem to have varying ratings for their nests. What is a AAAA nest on one site could be a AAA nest on another site.

While there’s no uniformity in the way Bird’s Saliva Nests are graded, there are basic principles to know which types of Bird’s Saliva Nests are the best

Best Color for Bird’s Saliva Nests

When you’re shopping for Bird’s Saliva Nests based on color, the best edible nest you can buy is red Bird’s Saliva Nests. These nests make up a very small segment of the market; their rarity lends not only to them being sought-after but costing more than all other colors.
The color of the nest was, for many centuries, attributed to a bird’s blood mixed with saliva – this is why they’re also known as blood nests. However, science has revealed the nests get their color as minerals absorbed into the nest mix with air and water.
Reputable sites will sell legitimate red nests, but there are fakes sold by companies who color white nests with sodium nitrate. These nests can be dangerous to your health. You know you have fake blood nests if the color noticeably bleeds while soaking them.

Best Origin for Bird’s Saliva Nests

Bird’s Saliva Nest come from one of two places: in the wild or from farms.
Some will argue that nests from the wild are the best. These nests are harvested from caves or cliffs and, according to some, have a unique flavor profile seasoned by sea air and rock mineral.
This isn’t always the case, as some limestone caves that house swallow nests that don’t get much contact with sea air.
On the other hand, farm-grown Bird’s Saliva Nests are harvested in urban areas, but this doesn’t affect their flavor as much as you would think. The taste nuances of Bird’s Saliva Nests tends to come from the swallow’s saliva.
A great example of this is are red Bird’s Saliva Nests – though some of them get their red color from rock minerals, they don’t have much of a different taste from red nests harvested from farms.

Best Website for Bird’s Saliva Nests

Golden Nest has an excellent customer rating and is, according to those who’ve purchased nests from us, the brand they’d choose over every other American brand.
In fact, 98% of our customers would recommend our Bird’s Saliva Nests to friends and family.

Best Grade of Bird’s Saliva Nests

How a Bird’s Saliva Nest is graded has a big influence on its price – our AAA nests demand high prices because they are of the highest quality.
Most sites will give their best nests a AAA rating and some will do AAAA. Whenever you’re browsing a website for Bird’s Saliva Nests, examine their highest-grade nests very closely.
Is the cup shape a perfect half-moon? Do the fibers seem unorganized or are they flat and uniform? These are indications that the nests are, in fact, high quality and deserve their rating.
As a rule of thumb, the more A’s a nest gets, the better the quality.

Best Overall Bird’s Saliva Nest on the Market

The best Bird’s Saliva Nests combine vibrant colors, excellent quality and are sold by reputable websites. These nests will command the highest prices – often more than $700 for a family-size box – but are worth every penny.
The best Bird’s Saliva Nests on the market will never disappoint. Their numerous health benefits and beautiful texture are just two reasons why Bird’s Saliva Nests are known as the “Caviar of the East”.

How to select Bird’s Saliva Nest

A gift of Bird’s Saliva Nest is commonly perceived as a gift of good health. But how much do you really know about this Chinese delicacy?

To start off, Bird’s Saliva Nest is produced by three species of Bird’s Saliva Nest - white-nest, black-nest and grass-nest.
These birds use a glutinous saliva secretion to construct their nests, which are prized by the Chinese, who believe they can boost one's complexion and immune system.
Herbalist Ang Lai Chye, a retail supervisor at Eu Yan Sang's Paragon outlet, said between 85 per cent and 97 per cent of the nest built by the white-nest swiflet contains salivary glutinous strands, so it is considered the "cleanest" nest among the three species.
The black-nest swiftlet, on the other hand, mixes feathers and plant materials with its salivary secretion to build its nests.
Grass-nest Bird’s Saliva Nest, as the name implies, build their nests with grass and salivary secretion. For these two species of Bird’s Saliva Nest, only 5 per cent to 15 per cent of their nests contain salivary strands, though these nests are also eaten.
A swiftlet builds its nest to lay eggs and house its young till they are ready to take flight.
Licensed harvesters must ensure that nests are collected only after they have been abandoned by young Bird’s Saliva Nest, said Mr Ang.
That is why harvesting time coincides with the Bird’s Saliva Nest' breeding season and ends before nesting begins, he added.
Bird’s Saliva Nest can be harvested once or twice a year. The first harvest may take place between November and March, when there is a surplus of rain and food. Industry players regard nests built during this period to be of the best quality, Mr Ang said.
The second harvest is carried out from late July to early September, with each harvest typically lasting about 10 days.
Bird’s Saliva Nests can be found in caves on cliffs, or in purpose-built houses. While their nutritional content is similar, house nests are cleaner, with fewer impurities and feathers than nests built in caves. They also expand more quickly when soaked in water, and cook more quickly.
Cave nests have a lower swelling capacity because they are generally firmer and harder, owing to their harsh natural climate.
If the raw Bird’s Saliva Nest disintegrates easily upon contact with water, it is a sign that the product may actually contain very little of real Bird’s Saliva Nest.
It is also a myth that the red-coloured "blood Bird’s Saliva Nest" is formed by Bird’s Saliva Nest that vomit their blood to build their nests.
What happens, in fact, is that the Bird’s Saliva Nest absorbs minerals from the cave walls, which then gives it the unique colour, Mr Ang explained.

Buyer's knowledge poor

A recent poll of 300 people by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) retailer Eu Yan Sang found that 72 per cent consumed Bird’s Saliva Nest.
But 66 per cent of respondents had no idea how the price or quality of Bird’s Saliva Nest was determined.
The size and shape of Bird’s Saliva Nest are actually the key factors in determining its price - not its nutritional value, explained Mr Ang.
In other words, you pay more for its appearance.
Those that are curved in the shape of a spoon are considered the most ideal ones.
As for whole Bird’s Saliva Nest, it takes skill to keep the pieces intact during the cleaning process, so it tends to cost more too, he said.
The finer and more compact the Bird’s Saliva Nest strands, the higher its price as well.

Beware of counterfeits

There are eight different grades of Bird’s Saliva Nests, which determine their selling price.
Mr Ang said Eu Yan Sang sells only those from grade three onwards.
A tael (37.6g) of house nests at the retail outlet goes for $128 to $368, while the same amount of the less common cave nests cost between $198 and $788.
A 150g bottle of concentrated Bird’s Saliva Nest is priced between $49.90 and $89.90.
When preparing and eating Bird’s Saliva Nest at home, you can tell how authentic it is by observing its colour and smell.
When it is soaked in water, the strips of saliva should expand and turn transparent. But the water in which it is soaked should remain clear.
Bird’s Saliva Nests which have an extremely white colour may have been bleached, warned Mr Ang.
The real nests will also have a fishy tinge because of the swiftlet's saliva.
After cooking, the aroma should be like that of egg white.
Meanwhile, counterfeits will reek of additives, Mr Ang said.
You can also tell the source of a Bird’s Saliva Nest based on how it feels in the mouth.
Cave nests tend to be crunchy and chewy, while house nests are softer, smoother and more slippery.
When buying raw Bird’s Saliva Nest, weigh its price against the size, shape and thickness of the nest and the firmness of the threads.
Its swelling capacity, taste and smell can be judged only during preparation and eating.
Bottled Bird’s Saliva Nest is a convenient alternative to raw Bird’s Saliva Nest.
To tell if it is of good quality, look closely at the contents of the bottle.
The Bird’s Saliva Nest strands should be resting at the bottom as it is denser than water, said Mr Ang.
Make it a habit to check the expiry dates of Bird’s Saliva Nest products too.
Raw Bird’s Saliva Nest, which has a shelf life of two years, should be stored in a cool, dry and airtight container in the main refrigerator compartment. Bottled versions can last 21/2 years from its manufacturing date.
If you are not planning to finish a whole bottle of Bird’s Saliva Nest at one go, pour the desired amount into a cup instead of drinking straight from the bottle, as your saliva can cause it to spoil faster.
Store the remainder in the refrigerator and finish it within one week.

About Bird’s Saliva Nest Soup

Bird’s Saliva Nest soup is a soup made from the nest of a kind of cave'dwelling swift. It is regarded as a delicacy, health booster, life prolonger and aphrodisiac in Asia, particularly in China and Hong Kong, and is said rejuvenate skin, clear up complexions, clean out the digestive track, and cure lung cancer.

Bird’s Saliva Nest Soup

The translucent, gelatinous material used to make the Bird’s Saliva Nest gives the soup richness and texture and was compared by an 18th century adventurer with the foam of wave crests. Chinese have made the nest material into a jelly mixed with spices or sweets as well as soup. The taste? One producer said, it was “sort of like a piece of paper." The nest material has little flavor and generally is cooked with something else to be give it flavor.

Bird’s Saliva Nest soup was invented around 1750 by a Siam-based Chinese man named Hao Yieng who discovered the "wind-eating" swiflets and learned that their nests were soluble in water. In 1770, the King of Siam, granted Hao Yieng a monopoly on the Bird’s Saliva Nest trade. He promptly became rich. Later the Siamese took back control of the nests and a "corps of hereditary collectors" was established.
A kilogram of top quality Bird’s Saliva Nests can go for $3,000 to $4,000, half the price of gold, and is the product of about 120 nests. A tureen of soup for four people of "Nest of Sea Swallows with Venomous Snake and Chrysanthemum Petals with Lemon grass Lotus Seeds in Soup"---with several drops of venom squeezed from the glands of a snake that pulled out a bag---can go for $100 or more in Hong Kong and is made from six nests.

Bird’s Saliva Nest

The nests used for the soup are made by three bird species: 1) the edible-nest or white-nest swiftlet; 2) Germain's swiftlet; and 3) the black-nest swiftlet. These birds live primarily in large limestone caves on islands or near the sea in Southeast Asia. Sometimes called "sea swallows," the small swifts feed on flying insects and navigate through caves like bats using echolocation.
Both males and females participate in nest building. The sticky gelatinous noodle-like fibers used to make the nests are secreted by well-developed salivary glands in their mouth The glands enlarge during the breeding season. When the fibers harden they produce a glue that hold the nest together and keeps it attached to the cave. The incubation period for the eggs is 19 to 23 days. Young remain in the nest for an additional six to eight weeks.
The best nest come from Bird’s Saliva Nest that live deep inside caves. These birds echoloccate with a series of high pitched clicks and rattles that increase in frequency from five a second in open spaces to twenty a second near walls. Distance is determined by amount of time it takes the sounds to bounce off the wall and return to the ear. Direction is determined by the minute difference between the time sound reaches each ear. The system is effective but crude compared to echolocation system of bats.

About Bird’s Saliva Nest

The nests are about the size and hardness of teacups; are essentially made from hardened saliva mixed with feathers, grass and twigs; and look like congealed strands of vermicelli. The noodle-like fibers are used to bond nesting materials together and attach the nest to a vertical walls of caves or cliffs or hollow tree nesting sites.

There are two kinds of nests:

White nests made up mostly of saliva and black nests with plant materials and feathers mixed in. White nests are the most valuable. They are generally made by Bird’s Saliva Nest that nest deep inside the caves and are ideally collected before a female lays her eggs. Generally the whiter and purer a nest is the more tasty and valuable it is. Black nests are also collected. These nests can not be eaten until they have been properly cleaned.
The edible-nest swiftlet often build their nest in the most inaccessible of places: on the roofs and upper walls of high caves and even overhangs. Other species build nests the in buildings and bridges and chimneys but not the edible-nest swiftlet. Sometimes the eggs and young of edible-nest Bird’s Saliva Nest are placed in the nest of an other species, the uniform swiftlet, which lives in buildings. There are some claims that a third of nest form Indonesia are taken from Bird’s Saliva Nest that have made their nests in buildings.

Making Bird’s Saliva Nest

To make a nest a swiftlet moves its head back and forth like a weaving bobbin. David Attenborough wrote: “The bird starts by flying persistently in front of its chosen site and repeatedly dabbing the rock with its tongue, laying down a curved line of saliva which marks the lower edge of the nest-to-be. The saliva dries and hardens quickly and with repeated flights, the bird slowly builds up the low line into a low wall. As soon as this is big enough to cling to, the speed of construction accelerates and within a few days the wall has become a semicircular cup of creamy white interlacing string that is just big enough to hold the customary clutch of two eggs."
The swiftlet are so small they don't have the strength to pick up nesting materials such as twigs and leaves from the ground like other birds. Instead they pick up pieces of feather, fragments of dried grass and other small things they find floating in the air and affix the to a surface their "sticky spittle." Nests near the entrance to the caves have large amounts of feathers. Those that are deeper inside are made primarily of spittle, and are thus more desirable. .
The swifts can take up two months to build a nest. Ideally the nest is collected after fledglings have take wing rather than before eggs of hatched. That way there are more birds o create nests. After the nests are harvested they are soaked in water ti soften them up and a magnifying glass is used to pick out loose impurities like twigs and feathers. After being steamed or boiled the nest separate into long chewy strands. About half the material in protein. What health benefits might be found in the nests are believed to be lost during the cleaning process.

Medical Based Benefits Research Information

According to scientific analysis, on the average, 70% of the nests contain forms of glycoprotein. Moreover, numerous health benefits have been documented in the Classics of Chinese Medicine.

Benefits of Bird’s Saliva Nest recognised in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

1. Nourishes the lungs, prevents cough, reduces lung lesions, including asthma, shortness of breath, chronic cough, bloody sputum, hemoptysis, hemoptysis, bronchitis, sweating, low heat.
2. Protects and improves stomach functions, refrain from cold stomach symptom, vomiting. Weak stomach caused by stomach upset, nausea, gurgling sound.
3. Helps in healing and recovery after any sickness and illness which causes one to feel tired easily, strengthen stomach immunity.
4. Prevents perspirant, deficiency of vital energy, weak and sweaty spleen, frequent urination, nocturia.
5. Promotes smooth and healthy skin with wrinkle reduction.
6. Various amino acids found in Bird’s Saliva Nest help in increase brain's efficiencies especially in growing children, as well as strengthens the body's immune system.
7. The consumption of Bird’s Saliva Nests among pregnant women have shown beneficial results to both the baby and the mum, especially their immune system.
8. Bird’s Saliva Nest is a natural body moisturizing food and contains various amino acids.
9. Frequent consumption of Bird’s Saliva Nests products have also shown significant improvement in patients recovering process from the side-effects of all sorts of diseases-related therapy.
10. Bird’s Saliva Nest has neutral taste but it is a health food that is nourishing and reduces heatiness.

Modern medical research on Bird’s Saliva Nest

1. 'Beauty Gene'
Bird’s Saliva Nest consists of a very important peptide hormone known as epidermic growth factor ('EGF'). EGF plays a very important function especially in beautifying genes. It stimulates cell division and proliferation, promotes cell differentiation, repairs damaged skin and surgical wound quickly and promote wound healing. It helps in enhancing the tenderness of skin and lower the rate of aging.
2. Treatment in respiratory system
Bird’s Saliva Nest works miraculously for respiratory system related sickness. Several ancient medical books highlighted on the usefulness of Bird’s Saliva Nest towards the pulmonary system disease treatment. Further, it acts as 'lungs cleaning agent' for those heavy smokers.
3. Cardiac, anti hypertensive effect
Bird’s Saliva Nest extracts has heart strengthening ability. Regular consumption of the extracts has shown significant results in lowering blood pressure.
4. Anti-oxidant & anti-aging
Latest medical research shows that Bird’s Saliva Nest is an antioxidant-containing food which helps in detoxification. Long term consumption of Bird’s Saliva Nest has also shown to help delay in aging.
5. Health care for expectant-mothers
According to the research of Prof. Wang Bing, reknown specialist from the Department of Molecular and Life Sciences, Microbiology, Human Nutrition University of Sydney, Australia, Bird’s Saliva Nest contains sialic acid (SA) which is a type of carbohydrate useful for development of the brain cells and synaptic membrane. Hence, it is essential for a healthy growth of a baby. As a result, expectant mothers would ensure that they include food that has high content of SA in their diet.
According to Japanese research, Bird’s Saliva Nest contains among the highest content of sialic acid.
Regular consumption during pregnancy can strengthen the body of the mother and the foetus. As Bird’s Saliva Nests contains with richness protein and it can promote tissue growth, enhance immunity.
6. Anti-aging, improve blood circulation
It helps to rejuvenate body, boosts active lifestyle, enhance memory ability.
7. Promote better blood circulation
Rejuvenate healthy and smooth skin, reduce wrinkles and acne, stabilizes menstrual cycle, helps to elleviate menstrual sickness.
8. Prevent arteries blockages, hypertensions and heart related diseases.
9. Other benefits
Helps to elleviate joints pain and myodesopsia, strengthen the back and nourishes kidney. Relieves fatigue from pressure.
Increases immunity system, prevents fever, flu and cough. Effective in the treatment of Hepatitis-B, cirrhosis of the liver.

Benefit of Bird’s Saliva Nest

Bird’s Saliva Nest is a natural product, it’s easy to differentiate genuine Bird’s Saliva Nest by seeing or touching it.

How to differentiate Genuine and Fake Bird’s Saliva Nest?

Genuine Bird’s Saliva Nest are different in colours from natural white to dark red. Natural Bird’s Saliva Nest has a natural white or creamy colour (like the colour of rice). Anyway, red Bird’s Saliva Nest can be orange, red or even as red as blood.
When looking at Bird’s Saliva Nest through some light, you can notice that Bird’s Saliva Nest is semi-transparent. It won’t be opaque or transparent.
Genuine Bird’s Saliva Nest has its unique gloss. You won’t see this in the fake one.
When genuine Bird’s Saliva Nest is dry, it is very fragile and easy to break into fine pieces.
Genuine Bird’s Saliva Nest doesn’t have chemical smell but specific egg smell.
When soaking Bird’s Saliva Nest into water, the Bird’s Saliva Nest will be inflated and looking like jelly lines. It won’t be rough or look like a chunk of flour. White Bird’s Saliva Nest can become 2 or 3 times inflated while the red Bird’s Saliva Nest can hardly become bigger.
When the Bird’s Saliva Nest is fully inflated, it’s very easy to break through.
Red Bird’s Saliva Nest is thicker than the white one. It is also stickier when cooking.
When genuine white Bird’s Saliva Nest has been stewed for a long time, it will be melted. In contrast, we can still see small lines in the red Bird’s Saliva Nest after being stewed. The longer the stew, the softer the red Bird’s Saliva Nest will become.

Benefit of Bird’s Saliva Nest

Benefits of Consuming Bird’s Saliva Nest

o Strengthens lungs. Good for people who smoke or has problem with respiratory system or coughing.
o Strengthens liver, kidneys and spleen.
o Helps relieve flue and asthma.
o Frequent consumption of Bird’s Saliva Nest results in young, radiant skin. Essential to achieving anti-aging effects.
o Supplies energy.
o Enhances blood cells and good health in recuperated patients and new mothers.
o Create body balance in people who have not enough rest.
o Enhance the immune system and prevent inflammation.
o Enhances and promotes brain and organ development in infants and children.
o There’s no aphthous ulcer from consuming the Bird’s Saliva Nest.

Can Bird’s Saliva Nest Soup be consumed during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding ?

In the world of natural cuisine, there are few items that could match the nutritional value of Bird’s Saliva Nest. It has few dietary restriction and is suitable for all ages. Bird’s Saliva Nest soup is considered an elixir of youth. It's said to improve complexion and helps skin retain its natural beauty. It is the gold standard and a favorite among women. In addition, Bird’s Saliva Nest soup can also be used to stimulate the appetite and improve sleep. Bird’s Saliva Nest soup can also help improve memory and enhance neural functions in both adults and children. Moreover, Bird’s Saliva Nest soup also help increase immunity and resistance against infections. So can Bird’s Saliva Nest soup be consumed during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

The tryptophan helps reduce stress, anxiety and fatigue in mothers as well as promoting the recovery process after birth
Studies from ancient Oriental medicine as well as modern western medicine show that Bird’s Saliva Nest contain essential nutrients that could potentially benefit the health of the baby and mothers during pregnancy and breastfeeding*.
Glycine substances in Bird’s Saliva Nest can help reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia in pregnant women, decreased risk of neural tube defects in the fetus and promote the overall development of children.
The tryptophan, a precursor of serotonin and melatonin, found in Bird’s Saliva Nest soup has antidepressant effects and can help reduce stress, anxiety and fatigue in mothers as well as promoting the recovery process after birth. In addition, tryptophan promotes the optimal growth for the child.
The tryptophan helps reduce stress, anxiety and fatigue in mothers as well as promoting the recovery process after birth
Mothers that consume Bird’s Saliva Nest regularly can give birth to healthy babies that are free of lung diseases and respiratory organ failures.
The threonine found in Bird’s Saliva Nest soup important in the formation of elastin and collage which help prevent aging of the skin. Daily consumption of Bird’s Saliva Nest soup can help the skin retain its radiance and natural beauty to help skin from aging as well as reducing the appearance of stretch marks during pregnancy.
The largest benefit of Bird’s Saliva Nest is that it contains amino acids that are essential but the human body cannot synthesize such as: Leucine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Arginine, Histidine ... Bird’s Saliva Nest soup contain a large amount of proline which is important for the recovery muscles, tissues and skin after a traumatic event like giving birth.

Bird’s Saliva Nest Soup for Pregnant Women:

Bird’s Saliva Nest is NOT recommended in the first trimester (the first 3 months pregnancy). The embryo needs time to firmly embedded into the uterus and establish all the important connections for growth. Bird’s Saliva Nest can be used from the 4th month onwards.
The recommended amount is 5-7g of dried cleaned Bird’s Saliva Nest used every day or every other day. To save time, you can cook a couple at a time, portion and store in the refrigerator for daily use. Do NOT consume large amount of Bird’s Saliva Nests at once. For best results, eat a small amount everyday.
Do NOT consume large amount of Bird’s Saliva Nests at once

Bird’s Saliva Nest Soup after giving birth:

The health of post-partum women often substantially reduced. This is because a large amount of blood is loss during childbirth, either by Caesarean section or natural birth. Compounded by the lack of sleep and hormonal imbalance cause women to feel tired and stressed out and have a weak resistance to infections. Valuable nutritients in Bird’s Saliva Nest soup will accelerate the process of recovery for the mother. Bird’s Saliva Nest can also enhance milk supply and scientific evidence show that breast milk is the best food for babies.
In addition, the connective tissue under the skin dilate to meet the weight gain during the pregnancy. Mothers with Caesarean deliveries suffer added injuries during birth. Using Bird’s Saliva Nest soup after birth can help mothers get back in shape as well as quickly regain smooth skin.

Dosage & Administration:

Bird’s Saliva Nest soup can be used immediately after birth. It is recommended that the mother should try a small amount to test for allergies.
A few slices of fresh ginger can be added to keep the body warm and good for digestion. If mother and baby respond well, then use 5-7g dried cleaned Bird’s Saliva Nests every day or every other day.
Consuming Bird’s Saliva Nest Soup during pregnancy is beneficial for both moms and babies. Yet it is a food product and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are aware that you are allergic to food protein, please consult your healthcare professionals before consuming it.

Bird’s Saliva Nest Knowledge

Bird’s Saliva Nest Knowledge : “Bird’s Saliva Nest offers many health benefits for mothers-to-be throughout their 9 month pregnancy term.”

Bird’s Saliva Nest & Pregnancy

Bird’s Saliva Nest soup is a well-known delicacy in Chinese cuisine, dating back more than 1000 years. The health benefits of Bird’s Saliva Nest are well-documented and it is a widely-consumed food, especially amongst pregnant women as it can help promote cell division whilst strengthening both the mother’s and the baby’s immune system.
An ideal tonic for expecting mother and foetus, Bird’s Saliva Nest offers many health benefits for mothers-to-be throughout their whole 9-month pregnancy term. The early stages of pregnancy are the most important time for the foetus as the baby is in its most formative stage. Consuming Bird’s Saliva Nest during the first trimester helps strengthen the mother’s body so she has a higher resistance towards pregnancy-related ailments.
The first weeks of pregnancy can really take a toll on the mother with all the hormonal changes that are taking place in the body. The mother also uses a higher amount of nutrients for the development of the foetus. Bird’s Saliva Nest has been proven to replenish these nutrients by assisting in cell regeneration for both mother and baby.

“Bird’s Saliva Nest offers many health benefits for mothers-to-be throughout their 9 month pregnancy term.”

As the stomach swells during pregnancy, stretch marks are a normal occurrence. Bird’s Saliva Nests are believed to help relieve stretch marks thanks to the natural collagen contained within, ensuring smooth, supple skin for the mother-to-be. Comprising many restorative properties, Bird’s Saliva Nest is also beneficial for promoting healthy growth to the foetus by stimulating cell growth, increasing blood supply and boosting the immune system while providing rich antioxidants to help eliminate free radicals.
When consuming Bird’s Saliva Nest, it is vital for expecting mothers to select a trusted brand of Bird’s Saliva Nest to ensure that they are not unknowingly consuming harmful preservatives and chemicals. At Company, we are in full control of the whole process from the construction, maintenance and harvesting of swiftlet farms right through to the processing of the nests as well as packaging, sales and distribution. This ensures that our Bird’s Saliva Nests are 100% pure with no chemicals, additives, preservatives or colourings used. With Company Bird’s Saliva Nest, you can enjoy nature’s finest delicacy with total peace of mind.

Benefits Of Eating Bird’s Saliva Nests For Pregnant Women And New Mummies

Have you ever wondered:

“Why do pregnant women consume Bird’s Saliva Nests regularly during their pregnancy?”

“How does consuming Bird’s Saliva Nests benefits new mummies after giving birth?”

Here are at least 5 good things that you should know:

Bird’s Saliva Nests are almost 100% proteins and essential amino acids.

Protein plays a crucial role in almost all biological processes and amino acids are the building block of it. Amino acids are biologically important organic compounds.

Helps in the healthy development of the foetus

A large proportion of our cells, muscles and tissue are made up of amino acids, which carry out important bodily functions, such as giving cells their structure. They therefore play a key role in the transport and storage of nutrients, and significantly influence the function of organs, glands, tendons and arteries. This helps in the healthy development of the foetus.

Help new mummies to recover after giving birth

The amino acids are essential for healing wounds and repairing tissue, especially in the muscles, bones, skin and hair, as well as for the removal of bodily wastes produced in the body in connection with metabolism. This helps new mummies to recover after giving birth.

Help pregnant women and new mummies to achieve a well-balanced metabolism and maintain good energy level.

The entire amino acid pool in our body transforms several times a day through complex biological processes within our body. In order to achieve a balanced metabolism, this pool of essential amino acid is required to be complete and maintained in a correct mix. Consuming Bird’s Saliva Nests regularly help pregnant women and new mummies to achieve a well-balanced metabolism and maintain good energy level.

Help replenish the body with such amino acids

A number of essential amino acids cannot be created by the human body and so, must be taken in as food. Consuming Bird’s Saliva Nests on a regular basis is one of the most efficient ways to help replenish the body with such amino acids, which will help strengthen the immunity of pregnant women and new mummies.

Why Does My Family Deserve Only The Best Natural Food?

Bird’s Saliva Nest is rich in protein which provides the nutrients for our essential amino acids, enhancing the reproduction, growth, and recovery of human tissue. It is worth noting that the nutrients which do this are quite rare and not organically made in the human body.

Bird’s Saliva Nests are rich in amino acids.

Amino acids, being the second largest component in our bodies, are mainly responsible for 3 things: (1) maintaining our bodily functions, (2) muscles and tissues repair and, (3) metabolism. Essential amino acids cannot be created by our bodies and are required to be taken in as food, and replenished on a daily basis.

Studies show that long term consumption of Bird’s Saliva Nest, which is a super food rich in amino acids, have the following health benefits:

• improve blood pressure (for my mom)
• prevent tumors (for my grandma)
• reduce chemotherapy side effects (for my grandma)
• aid in muscle and tissue repair in the healing and recovering process (for my sister in law after giving birth)
• improve metabolism (for my dad)
• improve human immunity (for my toddler son)
• nourishes the lungs (for my grandpa)
• stops colds as it clears up the chest (for my brother)
• increasing energy (for me)
• postpone aging and prolong life (for all of us).

For Good Health

The medicinal benefits of Bird’s Saliva Nest have been carefully documented since it became a delicacy and are widely recognised as one of the four great tonic foods since the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties. Bird’s Saliva Nest is rich in protein which provides the nutrients for our essential amino acids, enhancing the reproduction, growth, and recovery of human tissue. It is worth noting that the nutrients which do this are quite rare and not organically made in the human body.
Traditional Chinese medical doctors praise Bird’s Saliva Nest with the effects of improving human immunity, increasing energy, and curing diseases. Modern medical science has discovered that Bird’s Saliva Nest may improve human immunity, postpone aging, and prolong life. Studies also show that Bird’s Saliva Nest can improve blood pressure, prevent tumors, reduce chemotherapy side effects and is especially beneficial for maternal health. On the whole, Bird’s Saliva Nest is effective in both health care and medical treatment.

For Beauty and Skin Care

As a skin care ingredient, its high concentrations of antioxidants, water-soluble glycoprotein, Epidermal Growth Factors, and amino acids are said to fight signs of aging by promoting cell growth and tissue repair.
Because Bird’s Saliva Nest is known for being full of amino acids for growth of skin cells, some believe that it promises regeneration, rejuvenation and repair.This means smaller pores, firmer skin, less lines and wrinkles. It also improves metabolism, so frequent consumption results in young, radiant and fairer skin.

Should I consume Bird’s Saliva Nest during confinement?

This centuries old Chinese delicacy is coveted for it's health and beauty properties. But is it beneficial for a mummy during confinement? Find out now.

As you know, Bird’s Saliva Nest during confinement is sworn by mums, grandmas and great grandmas for their beautifying and health properties. But are they safe to be consumed during your confinement period?
If you’re undecided on whether you should take Bird’s Saliva Nest, we discuss its pros and cons and how it will affect you.

Bird’s Saliva Nest during confinement

The Bird’s Saliva Nest soup is a Chinese delicacy that has been around for over 400 years. It is made from the nest of a particular type of bird, the swiftlet, found in parts of South East Asia.
The nests are made out of the saliva strands of the bird which contain protein, calcium and other vitamins and minerals. It is the saliva that is said to pack a powerful punch and makes it a much sought after delicacy.

Health benefits for mummy

Consuming Bird’s Saliva Nest during confinement is said to have many health and restorative benefits for consumers young and old. Some of these include regulating blood supply, maintaining a beautiful and bright complexion and enhances the rebirth of cells and tissue due to the presence of a polypeptide hormone – Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) in Bird’s Saliva Nest.
Due to this EGF, many TCM practitioners have advocated the consumption of Bird’s Saliva Nest during confinement and pregnancy. The EGF supposedly helps the mum recover faster from childbirth as well as improve both her and baby’s complexion (especially if breastfeeding is involved).

Not all good

However, not everyone is sold on the benefits of Bird’s Saliva Nest during confinement. Many mums out there swear against Bird’s Saliva Nest during confinement as it is believed to be a ‘cooling’ food and should be avoided during confinement (where one is supposed to be consuming ‘heaty’ foods instead). The ‘cooling’ factor is believed to increase the chances of your child developing asthma.
Bird’s Saliva Nest is also made up of the gelatinous strands. When not cleaned properly (of the twigs, feathers etc) it can be quite harmful to a recovering mum in confinement.

Should I or shouldn’t I?

So the question then is whether you should take it during confinement post-pregnancy or not. We believe that if you choose to take Bird’s Saliva Nest during confinement, do so moderately (once or twice a week). You should also be very selective when getting the Bird’s Saliva Nest. Because there are those of inferior quality as well as those which have been chemically treated and bleached.
These Bird’s Saliva Nests can be harmful to both you and your baby. Thus, it is important to get your Bird’s Saliva Nest supply from a trusted brand such as Eu Yan Sang and Hock Hua.
We hope you found this information useful. Do also share with us your thoughts on consuming Bird’s Saliva Nest during confinement. Below is a video of how to prepare Bird’s Saliva Nest

Benefits of Bird’s Saliva Nest

Read this article to understand the main benefits of consuming Bird’s Saliva Nest that everyone should know.

7 Benefits of Eating Bird’s Saliva Nest:

Bird’s Saliva Nest is proven to:
1. Activate stem cells and induce their proliferation so as to decrease the rate of ageing.
2. Neutralise viruses and offer protection against flu, fever and cough.
3. Revitalise the skin layer by locking in moisture so that it remains supple, firm and youthful, while preventing
sagging and reducing wrinkles.
4. Reduce arthritic inflammation and pain, improve mobility and strengthen bones.
5. Moisturise alveolar sacs and strengthen the lungs.
6. Accelerate wound healing, especially corneal wounds.
7. Accelerate brain and nerve cell growth and development in infants and children, while slowing down the rate of dementia and decreasing the likelihood of Parkinson’s disease in the elderly.

Suitable for all ages, Company's Bird’s Saliva Nest can be enjoyed by:

Pre- and post-natal ladies:

A nutritious treat for pregnant women and new mummies, Bird’s Saliva Nest can strengthen the immune system to fight against common flu viruses during pregnancy and the parenting journey. Company's Home Delivery Bird’s Saliva Nest makes an especially thoughtful gift for pregnant women and busy new mums!

Infants and children:

Give your kids’ brain power a turbo charge with Bird’s Saliva Nest to accelerate the development of their brain and nervous system while strengthening their lungs. Bird’s Saliva Nest also fortifies them against flu viruses commonly found in pre-schools and childcare centres.
Young Professionals, Managers, Executives and Businessmen (PMEBs) Planning to passionately scale the corporate ladder? All the more reason you must not neglect your health. Work stress and late nights can wreak havoc on your well-being, so there is a need to build and maintain a good foundation with regular ‘doses’ of Bird’s Saliva Nest. Ladies will certainly appreciate its beauty-enhancement benefits; Bird’s Saliva Nest is known to keep skin supple, firm and youthful looking.

Wedding couples:

The wedding dinner may be the biggest party of your life, so a happy, healthy start to your romantic union will be crucial. Make time and effort to regularly enjoy your Bird’s Saliva Nest tonic together to ensure that both the bride and groom keep in good health and look your glowing best on your big day.

Aged 40 to 55 years:

You’ve toiled for years to build your career and your family. It is time to take care of your health too. Regular intake of nutritious Bird’s Saliva Nest can keep you in good shape as you work towards building your retirement nest. You would want to continue staying healthy and active when you finally retire, wouldn’t you?

The elderly:

A popular tonic as it helps to keep dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease at bay, senior citizens will also find the soft texture of Bird’s Saliva Nest palatable and easy to swallow and digest. What’s more, it may even help to lock in moisture and reduce wrinkles.

Patients:

Doctors discourage patients from mixing western treatment with traditional Chinese medicinal herbs but Bird’s Saliva Nest is one of the rare exceptions that doctors increasingly allow, even for cancer patients. Of course, do make sure that you consume Bird’s Saliva Nest from a reputable source with high food safety standards. You wouldn’t want to jeopardise your health by adding more harmful chemicals to your diet!

燕巢- Bird’s Saliva Nest

The medical hall lady told me now it's time to drink Bird’s Saliva Nest. Yippee! I'm jumping up for joy. And the best part is I can get to drink it once a week. Hey! I only get this kind of nice treat during my pregnancy hor?? Non-pregnant years, I can only ration the Bird’s Saliva Nest and drink once a month. Of course with the help from mom, who will help me boil it with 泡参. This time round (second pregnancy), she says I can just boil with honey sugar and 枸杞. Whatever it is, I always take my time to savour every mouthful and lick the bowl. Haha!

WHAT IS BIRD’S SALIVA NEST?

Bird’s Saliva Nest is a highly-prized delicacy discovered during the Tang Dynasty in China. At that time, it was only consumed by the Emperors and their families.
Bird’s Saliva Nest is a white substance extracted from swallows' nests. It is normally found in places such as steep deep caves and crags.
This unique Asian delicacy undergoes an intensive and complex cleansing process before it can be consumed. The raw Bird’s Saliva Nest is first soaked for up to 48 hours before it can be thoroughly cleaned of impurities such as feathers and twigs.

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BIRD’S SALIVA NEST IS ESPECIALLY BENEFICIAL FOR:

Woman: It is known for its unique ability to prevent internal dryness due to ageing and is consumed to maintain youthfulness and a smooth, wrinkle-free complexion.
Elderly and children: It helps to stimulate appetite and aid digestion.
Patients: It speeds up recovery from illness and surgery as it provides a unique pre-digested form of protein and nutrients.
Expectant mothers: Pregnant woman and their foetus can benefit greatly from eating Bird’s Saliva Nest. The regular consumption can increase nutrition and improve the health of the pregnant woman and foetus. The body and the immunity of the foetus can be strengthened and its mind activated. This thereby provides a firm foundation for future development. Woman consuming Bird’s Saliva Nests after giving birth can also recover quicker and slim rapidly, helping to regain their youthful appearance.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA FOR SELECTING A BIRD’S SALIVA NEST

* Shape and volume : the best Bird’s Saliva Nests is in the shape of a boat or spoon. Bird’s Saliva Nest can be triangular in shape if they have been built in the corner of two adjacent walls. However for nutritional value the shape does not matter. Bird’s Saliva Nests that are broader in width rank higher. The real Bird’s Saliva Nest should be in a natural shape.
* Color and Purity : The best Bird’s Saliva Nest should be of natural colour, containing no mud and other impurities like moss. The colour of the white nest is an actual ivory. The yellow nest and the bloodyred nest are coloured straw and red, respectively. The variations and intensity in the colour are due to the difference in the mineral constituents of the food the swallow ate. The Bird’s Saliva Nests, regardless of their colour, swell when soaked in clear water. The colouration in the Bird’s Saliva Nest will fade and the nest threads look transparent after swelling. However, the water used for soaking should still remain transparent and colourless.
* Density and Swelling Capacity : Bird’s Saliva Nests that have finer and denser nest threads appear almost gapless. They are bigger and thicker in volume and should have a higher swelling capacity. The swelling capacity refers to the water holding ability of a Bird’s Saliva Nest. The higher the swelling capacity, the greater the Bird’s Saliva Nest distends after immersion in water. Bird’s Saliva Nests of different categories show different magnitudes of swelling capacity, i. e. the ratio between the weight of the Bird’s Saliva Nest before and after swelling can be different. The swelling capacity should be measured by weight instead of by volume.
* Flavor and Dryness : Bird’s Saliva Nest should be selected by smell. A real Bird’s Saliva Nest retains a little bit of a fishy smell of the swallow’s saliva. When cooked, it releases a light aroma resembling the aroma of an egg white. It is essential to select a dry Bird’s Saliva Nest. A Bird’s Saliva Nest that is sticky and soft is certainly not dry enough. A wet Bird’s Saliva Nest weighs heavier thus the price will be overcharged from the extra weight. A wet Bird’s Saliva Nest would not be convenient for storage as it would attract mould easily and has a low swelling capacity.
* Price and Creditability : Bird’s Saliva Nests should be purchased in person and selected by “looking”, “smelling” and “touching”. The price of the Bird’s Saliva Nest should be weighed against the flavor, size, thickness of the nest, fineness of the threads, dryness, and a good swelling capacity. It is not possible to buy a good quality Bird’s Saliva Nest at fair price if the goods have not been examined and the quality and category evaluated. The most trustful way to purchase a high quality Bird’s Saliva Nest is to buy from shops having a good reputation and guaranteed quality.

CHOOSING BIRD’S SALIVA NEST

The quality of processed Bird’s Saliva Nest is determined by the amount of long and thick unbroken nest cement strands in the dried cleaned nests. The quality is higher if it contains more longer and thicker strands. When you choose Bird’s Saliva Nest, feel the nest by your hand. It should be clean, dry, light and hard. Bird’s Saliva Nest with feather and dirt is time consuming to clean while sticky and soft nests weigh heavier and turn mouldy easily. After soaking, 37.9 gms of good quality Bird’s Saliva Nest will weigh about 263 to 300 gms.

REAL OR FAKE, GOOD OR BAD?

A natural Bird’s Saliva Nest is the real Bird’s Saliva Nest. Illegal merchants may coat a layer of egg white or jelly on poor quality imitations. This increases the weight. The fake Bird’s Saliva Nest will reflect light and look opaque.
In contrast, light will penetrate through a real Bird’s Saliva Nest. Some fraudulent Bird’s Saliva Nests are made of "Malaysia rubber" or "pig skin". The former smells and tastes acidic and does not contain nest threads while the latter releases oil after soaking in water.
As for the quality, generally speaking, the price is a fair guideline in reflecting the quality of the Bird’s Saliva Nest. The higher the quality and category of a Bird’s Saliva Nests, the greater the nutritional value, swelling capacity and beauty and vice versa.

The benefits of Bird’s Saliva Nest for all objects and all ages

Bird’s Saliva Nest soup is one of the dishes received positive evaluation of quality because it has high nutritional value and is good for health. Here are the great uses of Bird’s Saliva Nest for all objects. Let’s explore the following article offline.

1. Children

In young children, Bird’s Saliva Nest helps to improve the immune system, increase the resistance, keep the baby’s body healthy, prevent the common cold and flu illness. Bird’s Saliva Nests also help improve memory for young children, help children more intelligent and comprehensive development both physically and mentally. However, according to researchers recommended children under 12 months should not be. for Bird’s Saliva Nest.

2. Old people

For elderly people, Bird’s Saliva Nest is effective against some common diseases in the elderly such as cardiovascular, blood pressure, respiratory system, prevention of osteoarthritis. Especially Salanganes’New greatly improve insomnia, which is the worry of the elderly.

3. Women

Women often use Bird’s Saliva Nest to prevent the aging process, help keep slim fit and own skin smooth young pink and white.

4. Men

For men, Bird’s Saliva Nest has the effect of enhancing vitality, improving health, helping men feel healthy and energetic.

5. Bird’s Saliva Nest soup can be used for healthy people and diseases

The effect of Bird’s Saliva Nest for healthy people is to stabilize health condition, improve resistance, help prevent disease and body feel healthy, comfortable spirit, like to work and learn. effective set. For people who have just got up or just finished surgery, using Bird’s Saliva Nest will help restore health and regain spirit.
In particular, Bird’s Saliva Nests are food supplement is essential for the health of pregnant women, especially the stable development of the fetus through the stages. In addition, postnatal women, mothers have to have caesareans need to strengthen and restore each other after the process of overcoming arduous arduous stakes Bird’s Saliva Nest is the most suitable dishes.
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