Chicken Gizzard Membrane Ji Nei Jin 500g Dried Powder Traditional TCM Digestive Support Herb

Chicken Gizzard Membrane, known in TCM as Ji Nei Jin (鸡内金), is the dried inner lining of the chicken gizzard, traditionally prepared from Gallus gallus domesticus. This 500g pack contains dried and roasted material, sometimes ground into powder, valued in TCM for its association with food stagnation and digestive balance. Store refrigerated and consult a practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ji Nei Jin (鸡内金) sourced from China as a food-grade agricultural product
• Derived from the dried inner membrane of the chicken gizzard, a classic TCM ingredient
• Roasted and dried processing supports a mild, toasty character
• Traditionally associated in TCM with supporting healthy digestion and food movement
• 500g bulk bag suitable for decoction, powder blending, or culinary herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden-yellow to brownish-yellow with a slightly wrinkled, brittle texture. The roasted form carries a mild toasted aroma, and when ground or decocted it typically yields a subtle, savory-earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions alongside other digestive herbs
• Grind into powder for traditional congee or porridge preparation
• Add to soup packs for seasonal family cooking
• Use in TCM formulas under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ji Nei Jin is traditionally associated with promoting digestion and relieving food stagnation, especially after rich or heavy meals. It is often decocted with hawthorn (Shan Zha) or malt (Mai Ya) in classical pairings, or ground and stirred into congee. Folk practice also uses it in children's digestive formulas and seasonal soups.

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