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.
The character for bird neatly represents a perched bird é¸, an ancient pictograph. The Chinese phoenix is considered the representative of all feathered creatures. Care must be however be taken as the character niao is a commonly used expletive. Here are some birds that are noted for their symbolism in Chinese art: