Chicken Gizzard Membrane Ji Nei Jin Dried TCM Herb 100g Jar for Decoction and Culinary Use

Chicken Gizzard Membrane, known in TCM as Ji Nei Jin (鸡内金), is the dried inner lining of the gizzard of Gallus gallus domesticus. This raw dried herb is supplied as whole or cut pieces in a 100g jar. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, small intestine, and bladder channels. It is commonly used in decoctions, powders, and culinary preparations. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ji Nei Jin (鸡内金) dried chicken gizzard membrane from the current season's harvest
• Sourced from Bozhou, a major Chinese herbal market hub, and packed in a 100g jar
• Raw unprocessed form suitable for decoction, grinding, and culinary applications
• Traditionally used in TCM to support digestive wellness and food stagnation patterns
• 24-month shelf life with simple room-temperature storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden-yellow to yellow-brown with a thin, brittle, slightly wavy texture and faint characteristic aroma. When decocted or ground, it typically yields a mild, slightly savory taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other digestives such as Mai Ya or Shan Zha
• Grind into powder and stir into congee or warm water
• Add to slow-cooked soups for traditional family recipes
• Incorporate into culinary dishes as a traditional ingredient

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ji Nei Jin is traditionally used to address food stagnation and to support healthy digestion, and it is also traditionally associated with supporting urinary comfort. It is commonly decocted with hawthorn, malt, or medicated leaven, or ground and taken with congee. Families have long added it to children's digestive soups and seasonal tonic broths.

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