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Yanwo or Bird’s Nest, is the salivary secretion of the male sea swifts which consume marine organisms. This sticky secretion is regurgitated to form nests. These bird’s nests are found in dangerous and hard to reach locations like cliffs, overhanging crags and steep deep caves.
Due to its ability to prevent internal dryness, bird’s nest is especially known to be useful in maintaining youth and enhancing a smooth and wrinkle-free complexion. It is considered a superior tonic for woman.
Since it also helps stimulate appetite and aids digestion, Bird’s Nest is ideal for the elderly and children, both men and women. It provides an unique pre-digested form of protein and nutrients that will help speed up Bird’s Nest Products
recovery of chronic illness. Pregnant women are especially encouraged to consume Bird’s Nest because it is believed that the baby will have a beautiful glowing complexion.
The best quality are those that are clean without feathers, a complete whole unbroken piece and those originating from the Indonesian coasts.
House/land swallow’s nests are known to be therapeutic in the Chinese medical classics but the nests of the sea swallows were introduced to China only about 400 years ago. Admiral Cheng Ho, ambassador of 15th Century China, discovered the superior delicacy of sea bird’s nests while sailing through Southeast Asian seas. From that time onwards, the Chinese have enjoyed bird’s nest as medicinal gourmet food.
