Collocalia esculenta   Birds nest     
Nature- neutral  FLAVOR: Sweet   CHANNEL: Lung, Stomach, Kidney
FUNCTIONS
1. Nourish the Yin, lubricate dryness, benefit the Qi, tone up the middle Heater.[1]
INDICATIONS
1. General weakness, cough, asthma with presence of sputum, discharge of blood form the mouth, vomiting of blood.[1]
2. Chronic diarrhea, upset stomach with difficulty in swallowing, frequent urination.[1]
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Bad for deficiency and Cold Lung and Stomach, presence of Damp Sputum, common colds.[1]
PREPARATIONS: Boil or steamed.[1]

References
[1] A Complete English Dictionary of Medicinal Terms in Chinese Acupuncture and Herbalism 1981- Henry Lu Chinese Foundations of Natural Health- The Academy of Oriental Heritage, Vancouver, Canada.
Images
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