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Swallows Nest, Yan Wo 燕窝
Yan Wo (TCM)
Swallows Nest; right is 'Red Blood Birds Next', the most expensive (Chengdu Herb Market, 2015)
Zoological name:
White-nest Swiftlet (Aerodramus fuciphagus);
Black-nest Swiftlet (Aerodramus maximus
Parts used:
Nest
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral, Sweet
White-nest Swiftlet (Aerodramus fuciphagus);
Black-nest Swiftlet (Aerodramus maximus
Parts used:
Nest
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral, Sweet
Uses:
1. Benefits Spleen, Enriches Qi:
-Vomiting, Stomachache
-Deficiency, Malnutrition
-aids recovery from chronic illness and weakness
2. Nourishes Yin, Clears Phlegm, Stops Cough:
-Cough, Chronic Bronchitis
3. Nourishes Kidneys Yin:
-Night-sweats
-frequent Urination, nocturnal Urination
-increases Immunity
-benefits Complexion, promotes Youthfulness
-recommended as a good tonic for the young and old
NOTE:
The nest contains mucopolysaccharides, and good levels of calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium as well as traces elements.
The nest contains mucopolysaccharides, and good levels of calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium as well as traces elements.
Main Combinations:
1. Often cooked into porridge with Rice
Cautions:
1. Some people are allergic
Main Preparations used:
1. Some people are allergic
Main Preparations used: