There are many species of swiftlet family around the world but not all species of swiftlet can produce edible nest. It is also mentioned that an expectant mother consuming bird nests would have a baby with fine and smooth complexion. Birds’ nest is especially valued by ladies for its reported properties of making the skin delicate and growing radiantly. It is also claimed that Bird's nest contains elements which can stimulate cell growth and especially beneficial to elderly recovering from various body ailments. Recent studies in Hong Kong suggested that it may even be useful in the treatment of AIDS. Consumption of bird nest is also recommended to complement other treatments to combat degenerative diseases such as cancer and also for recovering health after illness, or surgery. Traditionally, it is believed that birds’ nest can strengthen the lungs and use in the curing and strengthening of body in diseases related to weak blood, body overheat, and other bronchion ailments.
It is possible that when taken with other certain foods through a cooking process,such as ginseng (as a hot food or “yang”), may have high nutritive and therapeutic value to human body.Birds’ nest is regarded as having a wide range of tonic and medical values.
Amino acids isolated from birds’ nest consist of amide, humin, arginine, cystine, histidine, and lysine. The total content of Amino acid in birds’ nest is approximately 6 percent. Other minerals present are calcium and iron. The other constituents are moisture (~ 10%), traces of fat (~23.3%), and carbohydrate (~0.8%). The total protein content is about 65 percent. 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. Birds’ nest has been used for a long time in traditional Chinese medicine for many centuries.
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