The efficacy and function of pigeon eggs

When it comes to the efficacy and functions of pigeon eggs, many people don’t know. Because we rarely eat pigeon eggs in our daily lives, and what we usually eat are quail eggs. Many people mistake quail eggs for pigeon eggs, but this is actually wrong. There is a big difference between pigeon eggs and quail eggs, and anyone who has eaten them will know it. In terms of appearance, pigeon eggs are larger, while quail eggs are smaller.

But in reality, some people who pursue food supplements often eat pigeon eggs, because they know that the nutritional value of pigeon eggs is very high, much higher than ordinary quail eggs, and pigeon eggs have certain effects and functions on our body, so they choose to eat pigeon eggs. So, let’s talk about the effects and functions of pigeon eggs.

Pigeon eggs are known as the ginseng of animals. According to data from the Institute of Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, pigeon eggs contain several amino acids and 8 kinds of vitamins necessary for the human body. They are a high-protein, low-fat treasure. Pigeon eggs can enhance the body's immune and hematopoietic functions, and are more effective for wound healing after surgery, recovery and conditioning of mothers after childbirth, and the development and growth of children. It is a medicinal food suitable for all ages.

Pigeon eggs are also called dove eggs (Compendium of Materia Medica). Pigeon eggs are eggs from animals of the Columbidae family, such as rock pigeons or domestic pigeons. Pigeon eggs contain a large amount of high-quality protein, a small amount of fat, a small amount of sugar, phospholipids, iron, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin D and other nutrients, and are easy to digest and absorb. Pigeon eggs are a high-end nutritional product for pregnant women, children, patients and other groups, and are also a fashionable dish at banquets.

Pigeon eggs are sweet and salty in taste and neutral in nature;

It has the functions of nourishing the liver and kidney, improving the essence and qi, plumping the skin, boosting yang and refreshing the mind, relieving sores and poisons, and treating impotence and malnutrition;

It is mainly used for symptoms such as weakness in waist and knees, fatigue, palpitations and insomnia caused by kidney deficiency.

During the measles epidemic, let children eat two boiled pigeon eggs every day, which can prevent measles and have a detoxifying effect.

Women with anemia, irregular menstruation, and insufficient qi and blood who often eat pigeon eggs can not only beautify and smooth the skin, but also cure diseases, make people energetic, radiant, and have beautiful skin.

Pigeon eggs were imperial food in the Qing Palace, and can be found in old archives of the Qing Palace. There are many ways to prepare pigeon eggs. "Tong's Food Rules" records the method of making whole stewed pigeon eggs in Yangzhou: "Stewed pigeon eggs: the method is the same as stewed chicken kidneys." - "Stewed chicken kidneys... or, boil dozens of chicken kidneys until slightly cooked, remove the membranes, and stew them with chicken broth and seasonings. It is extremely tender and fresh." Pigeon dishes are popular in Yangzhou, and pigeon meat and pigeon eggs are commonly used in high-end banquets. It is an ideal nutritional food for the elderly, children, weak and anemic people; due to its low fat content, it is suitable for patients with hyperlipidemia; the calcium and phosphorus content is relatively high in eggs, making it very suitable for infants and young children;

It turns out that pigeon eggs have so many functions and effects, which is something we usually don’t have the opportunity to know. However, since many people know the efficacy and functions of pigeon eggs, many hotels have taken advantage of this and started promoting pigeon eggs at various banquets, and there are still many people eating them. However, although pigeon eggs are good, it is better not to eat too many at one time.