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Also known scientifically as Aerodramus Fuciphagus, this specie ispopularly known as the White Nest or House Nest swiftlet. The glutinousstrands content in the nest of this species is about 85-97% in itsnatural form. Most birds nest farm cultivates this particular specie.C.Fuciphaga sizes about 10 to 12 cm in its entire. This swiftlet has aband of brownish gray feathers across the rump with dark brown eyes,black beak and feet. Eggs are laid 2 at a time, slightly oval in shapeand white in colour.

1. The Benefits of Birds Nest
Birds nest nourishes the lungs, dissolves phlegm and stops cough,providing a nourishing and clearing effect and is considered anexcellent medicine for regulating and treating weakness. It has alsobeen regarded as a beauty product. Other than its rich collagenwater-soluble proteins and mucosaccharides which moisturizes the skin,birds nest also contains an epidermal growth factor which stimulatesgrowth of cells and promotes their reproduction and regenerationaccording to the Choice monthly magazine from Hong Kong. Its activewater-soluble protein also stimulates cell growth in the immune system,increasing metabolism, inhibiting gastric acids, promoting bloodcirculation, strengthening the heart and improving appetite which makeit an excellent product for nourishing the body after recuperation fromillnesses. There are recent reports on the web that modern medicalevidence has proven that birds nest is actually an anti-oxidant withdetoxifying effects. There is also evidence proving that theconsumption of birds nest is effective in the treatment of lungcancer! Regardless of whether the miraculous effects above are true,Chinese medicine regards birds nest as possessing a sweet taste, mildin nature, neither cold nor heaty, nourishes the meridian of the lungs,stomach and kidneys while possessing nourishing effects for bettercirculation of oxygen in the body. The therapeutic effects of birdsnest has been recognized since ancient times and one would derivebenefits without fear of dangers even when it is consumed in largequantities.

2. The Effects of Birds Nest

1. Nourishes the lung and stops cough due to their weakness whilereducing pathologic changes in ailments of the lungs. These includeasthma, blood in the phlegm, coughing out blood, bronchitis, sweatingand low flushing.
2. Nourishes the kidneys, warms up the stomach and stops vomiting. Treats upset stomach, retching and borborygmus.
3. Birds nest helps to regulate health for those experiencing weakness after illnesses.
4. Birds nest contains various types of amino acids which improveswisdom in infants and children. It also improves thinking and physiqueduring the growing up stage, providing a rosy complexion whilepermanently preventing the growth of pimples.
5. Consumption of birds nest by pregnant women during pregnancy, thepre-natal and post-natal stages helps to stabilize and nourish thefetus.
6. Birds nest is a natural food for increasing saliva production andit contains various types of amino acids which possess inhibitive andresistant effects towards cancer of the esophagus, cancer of thepharynx and liver and cancer of the intestines.
7. Complications due to radiotherapy and chemotherapy such as drynessof the throat, sore throat, constipation and nausea can besignificantly improved by the consumption of birds nest.
8. It nourishes the skin, making it soft, supple, elastic and lustrouswhen consumed by old folks, resulting in rosier complexion whilereducing wrinkles and with rejuvenating effects.
9. Birds nest is an anti-oxidation food with detoxifying effects. Long term consumption slows down ageing.
10. Relieves fatigue from work or pressure from studies while improving memory.
11. Possesses cardiac improvement and pressure reduction properties.
12. Effective in the treatment of Hepatitis-B and cirrhosis.