3. Maintenance of a Healthy Cardiovascular System. Regular chocolate consumption is also associated with improved markers for cardiovascular health.[4] Notably, the polyphenols in cacao increase HDL cholesterol (the good kind), which in turns leads to decreased oxidized LDL cholesterol (the bad kind)[5-6].
Symbolic value. Historically, the dragon was associated with the Emperor of China and used a symbol to represent imperial power. The founder of Han dynasty Liu Bang claimed that he was conceived after his mother dreamt of a dragon.
  In time, Chinese Buddhist artists adopted the dragon as a symbol of  enlightenment. Today dragons decorate roofs and gates of temples,  both as guardians and to symbolize the dragon's power of clarity.  Buddhist dragons often are depicted holding a mani jewel, which  represents the Buddha's teaching.oday dragons decorate roofs and gates of temples,  both as guardians and to symbolize the dragon's power of clarity.  Buddhist dragons often are depicted holding a mani jewel, which  represents the Buddha's teaching.