Is bird's nest cooling or heating in nature?

Bird's nest is very nourishing and health-care effect, but some people don't know whether bird's nest is cool or hot in nature. In fact, bird's nest is a warm tonic food, so generally speaking, there is no need to worry about getting a sore throat when taking bird's nest, and it is best to eat it on an empty stomach.

1. Bird’s nest is warm and nourishing, neither cold nor hot.

Bird’s nest is mild in nature and sweet in taste. According to "Bencao Zaixin", bird’s nest can greatly replenish vital energy, moisten the lungs and nourish yin. "Bencao Congxin" records that bird's nest can nourish the lung yin, resolve phlegm and stop cough, and is both tonic and clearing. It is a holy medicine for regulating deficiency and tuberculosis. All diseases caused by lung deficiency that cannot clear and descend can be cured with this medicine. "Ben Jing Feng Yuan" records that bird's nest can make gold and water generate each other, nourish the kidney qi to the lungs, and calm the stomach qi. It is the most docile food. Therefore, eating bird's nest as a cool tonic will not cause side effects such as getting angry, dampness or being too cold. The only time we do not recommend consuming bird's nest is during a cold. People with different body constitutions just need to be careful not to pair bird's nest with foods that are not suitable for their constitution. For example, people with hot body should not pair bird's nest with Korean ginseng, and people with cold body should not pair bird's nest with cold porridge. People with weak constitutions can extend the stewing time appropriately to facilitate absorption, but not too long, as this will cause the bird's nest to dissolve.

2. After understanding whether bird's nest is hot or cold, you can rest assured when eating bird's nest. However, it should be noted that when making bird's nest, you should also be careful not to make too much. It is best to make one bird's nest at a time so that you can absorb its nutrients well.

3. When is the best time to eat bird's nest?

The best time to eat bird's nest is usually on an empty stomach in the morning or before going to bed at night. Because taking bird's nest on an empty stomach will achieve the greatest absorption of nutrients. It is not realistic to expect to see results after eating bird's nest once or twice. Therefore, the key to eating bird's nest is persistence. Take it 2-3 times a week, and generally it takes three to four months to see obvious results. Of course, eating bird's nest for a long time has no side effects on the body. People who have the conditions can use bird's nest for a long time to make their bodies healthier.