Chicken Gizzard Membrane Hawthorn Powder Slices Ji Ne Jin Shan Zha Dried Herbal Slices 500g for Digestive Support

Chicken Gizzard Membrane and Hawthorn Slices, known in TCM as Ji Ne Jin (鸡内金) and Shan Zha (山楂), combine the inner lining of Gallus gallus domesticus with dried Crataegus pinnatifida fruit. In TCM theory, hawthorn is sour and sweet with a slightly warm nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and liver channels. This dried herbal set is commonly prepared in decoctions, teas, or congee. Store in a cool dry place away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Combines chicken gizzard membrane Ji Ne Jin with dried hawthorn slices Shan Zha in one herbal set
• Hawthorn sourced as selected center-ring slices from Crataegus pinnatifida fruit
• Traditionally used in TCM to support healthy digestion and food stagnation relief
• Available as dried slices and grindable material for powders, teas, and decoctions
• Suitable for family herbal cooking including congee, soups, and daily herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

Hawthorn slices typically show a yellowish-red to brownish-red color with a firm, slightly wrinkled texture and a mild fruity-tart aroma. Chicken gizzard membrane typically appears golden-yellow to brownish with a brittle, papery texture. When decocted, the blend typically yields a mildly sour, fruity taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions with other digestives
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea after meals
• Add to congee or rice porridge during slow cooking
• Grind into powder for use in herbal food preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, hawthorn is traditionally associated with promoting digestion of meats and food stagnation, while chicken gizzard membrane is traditionally used to support healthy digestion and spleen-stomach function. The pair is a classic combination in family decoctions and congee, especially after rich meals or during seasonal changes. It is often simmered with malt, sprouted rice, or other digestives in folk formulas.

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