Author: Swallow Bird Nest

Collocalia Fuciphaga Species Also known scientifically as Aerodromus Fuciphagus, this specie is popularly known as the White Nest or House Nest swiftlet. They construct their nests with a glutinous nest-cement produced by a pair of large, lobed salivary glands under the tongue. It is this nest-cement that constitutes the raw material of bird’s nest soup […]

About Swiftlet Edible bird nest, also known as swiftlet nest, is made by certain species of the swiftlet family. The nest sometimes was known as Swiftlet nest. During breeding season, the male swiftlet construct their nest with glutinous strands of starched like saliva produced by a pair of large, salivary glands under their tongue. The […]

Composition & Health Benefits Birds’ nest has been used for a long time in traditional Chinese medicine for many centuries. It is classified as a cold food or “ying” according to the Chinese food concept. Birds’ nest is mostly composed of water-soluble protein that is easily absorbed by human body. The total protein content is […]

Q : What is edible Bird’s nest? A : Edible Bird’s Nest is the nest of certain kinds of swiftlets. Bird’s nest is a Chinese delicacy that has been claimed by Chinese for Centuries to be an effective health-giving tonic. The nest in itself is made from a nourishment-rich gel secretion which modern research has […]

Origin of Bird’s Nest Edible bird’s nest first appeared in historical records of the TangTangdynasty in China, during the reign of the Empress WuWu Ze Tian(circa 626-706). From the historical annals, it shows clearly that edible bird’s nest was already a highly-prized delicacy in the palace more than a thousand years ago. Swallows and swiftlets […]

What is Bird’s Nest.. Authentic bird’s nest soup is made using the nests of the swiftlet, a tiny bird found throughout southeast Asia. The swiftlet lives in dark caves, using a method of echolocation similar to the bat to get around. Instead of twigs and straw, the swiftlet makes its nest from strands of its […]

Bird Nest’s Heaven Bird’s Nest is rare and so expensive that only wealthy people can consume it. Many people know that it’s a “cold food” because it has a cooling effect when you consume it. In Chinese they called it “Yin”. Bird’s nest is produced by swiftlets. These birds are from the same family as […]

Consumption of yen-ou (swallow bird’s nest) routinely will balance yin and yang in our body thereby will give efficacious-benefit for the following matter : 1. Delaying sign of aging. 2. Taking care of beauty, especially to make face skin more shining. 3. Very good nutrition for the skin, lung and also process of bone forming. […]

Scientific Research about Swallow Bird Nest Even a scientific research about yen-ou had not been done comprehensively but surely the bioactive compound is available inside which have a role to give a refresher effect. That compound give refresher effect. Mystery of this bioactive compound, just opened with technology identify modernly, like HPLC ( High Performance […]

Bird’s Nest & Gingkoes Syrup Ingredients : 113 g soaked superior bird’s nest 75 g gingkoes 2 red dates 94 g rock sugar 4 cups water Method : 1. Remove shells from gingkoes. Soak in boiling water for s while. Remove membrane and stalks. Wash red dates and remove pits. Then put red dates and […]