The efficacy and function of bird's nest

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal material called bird’s nest?

【Alias】 Brown-backed Swiftlet

[Source] The brown-backed swiftlet Collocalia inopina Thayer et Bangs of the family Apodidae, order Swifts, the saliva it spits out in the nest is used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】 Sichuan.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, light, neutral.

【Functions and indications】Nourishes lung yin, stimulates appetite, and stops bleeding. It is mainly used to treat hemoptysis due to pulmonary tuberculosis, spermatorrhea due to weakness, cough with excessive sputum and frequent urination.

[Usage and Dosage] 2 to 3 coins, decocted in water and taken orally.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Sichuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Records

The above are the effects and functions of native bird’s nests. We can also eat native bird’s nests reasonably according to our own situation to relieve the pain caused by the disease.