Tag: Bird nest soup

For thousands of years, edible bird's nests have been a prized delicacy and medicinal ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. This unique food, derived from the saliva of swiftlets, is now being investigated by modern science to understand the true benefits of drinking bird nests.

For centuries, edible bird nests have been a prized delicacy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Asian cuisine, with records mentioning its use dating back to the Tang and Sung dynasties. This longevity prompts many to ask: is an edible bird nest good for you and what does modern science say about its supposed health benefits?