Dried Chicken Gizzard Lining Ji Nei Jin 500g Raw Herb for Traditional Decoction and Congee

Dried Chicken Gizzard Lining, known in TCM as Ji Nei Jin (鸡内金), is the dried inner membrane of the chicken gizzard, Gallus gallus domesticus. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels, with a sweet, neutral nature. Traditionally used in decoctions, congee, and culinary soups. This raw herb is sold as a food agricultural product and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Ji Nei Jin (鸡内金), the dried inner lining of the chicken gizzard
• Raw dried form, brittle and easy to crush for decoction or powdering
• Traditional TCM herb associated with the spleen and stomach channels
• 500g bulk pack sourced from Bozhou, Anhui, a major herbal trading region
• Suitable for decoctions, congee, and traditional soup preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to golden brown, thin and brittle with a slightly papery texture. The dried membrane has a mild, faintly savory aroma. When decocted or cooked into congee it contributes little strong taste, blending easily with other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Cooked into rice congee
• Added to traditional soups and stews
• Crushed and used in small culinary preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ji Nei Jin is traditionally used in decoctions and congee, often paired with herbs such as hawthorn or medicated leaven. It is commonly prepared by simmering the dried membrane in water or cooking it with rice. Traditional practice associates it with supporting digestion and the spleen and stomach, and it is sometimes included in seasonal food preparations.

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