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

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 and neutral nature. Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and congee. Store refrigerated and use as a food-grade herbal ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Ji Nei Jin (鸡内金), the dried inner lining of the chicken gizzard
• Traditional Chinese herbal ingredient used in decoctions and daily soups
• Dried whole pieces suitable for simmering, grinding, or congee
• 500g bulk pack for regular home herbal preparation
• Food-grade agricultural product with 12-month shelf life when refrigerated

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to golden-brown dried membrane pieces with a light, crisp texture and mild, faintly savory aroma. When simmered in soup or decoction, it contributes a neutral, slightly earthy taste without strong bitterness. Actual batch color and texture may vary slightly.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal soups
• Added to decoctions with other herbs
• Cooked into rice congee
• Ground and used in small amounts in culinary preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ji Nei Jin is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach and is often used in decoctions or soups alongside herbs such as Shan Zha and Mai Ya. It is also traditionally added to congee or taken as a ground powder in small amounts. Folk practice commonly pairs it with mild food herbs for seasonal digestive support.

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