Chicken Gizzard Membrane Ji Nei Jin 鸡内金 Dried Farm-Raised 500g Traditional Herbal Ingredient

Chicken Gizzard Membrane, known in TCM as Ji Nei Jin (鸡内金), is the dried inner lining of the chicken gizzard, traditionally collected from farm-raised chickens. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, small intestine, and bladder channels. This dried ingredient is commonly used in decoctions, powders, and congee, and should be used according to traditional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Dried chicken gizzard membrane, a classic TCM ingredient known as Ji Nei Jin (鸡内金)
• Sourced from farm-raised chickens and sold as a raw edible agricultural product
• Traditionally associated with supporting healthy digestion in TCM theory
• Can be ground into powder or added to decoctions and congee
• Supplied in a 500g resealable bag suitable for household herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden to yellow-brown in color with thin, wrinkled, slightly translucent flakes. The texture is dry and brittle with a faint characteristic aroma. When ground and cooked, it typically imparts a mild, savory taste that blends well with grains and broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional recipes
• Grind into powder and stir into congee or porridge
• Add to slow-cooked soups as a traditional culinary ingredient
• Use in household herbal preparations under traditional guidance

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Ji Nei Jin has long been used in decoctions and powders, often lightly stir-fried before use. It is traditionally paired with herbs such as Shan Zha (hawthorn) and Mai Ya (barley sprout) in digestive formulas, and is also added to congee for children and elders in folk custom. Families have historically kept it on hand for seasonal dietary routines.

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