Dried Chicken Gizzard Membrane Ji Nei Jin 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use

Dried Chicken Gizzard Membrane, known in TCM as Ji Nei Jin (鸡内金), the dried inner lining of the chicken gizzard from Gallus gallus domesticus. This dried herb is traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, small intestine, and bladder channels, with a sweet flavor and neutral nature in TCM theory. Sold as a dried edible agricultural product, it is commonly used in decoctions, powders, and culinary preparations. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ji Nei Jin (鸡内金), a classic Chinese herbal material sourced from Hebei
• Botanical source is the domestic chicken, Gallus gallus domesticus, inner gizzard lining
• Dried and processed using a drying method to preserve the herb
• Traditionally used in TCM to support digestive wellness and food stagnation relief
• 500g pack suitable for decoction pieces, grinding, or culinary herbal recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden-yellow to yellow-brown in color with thin, brittle, wavy flakes that have a slightly wrinkled, glossy surface. The aroma is mild and characteristic, with a faintly gamey undertone. When decocted, it typically yields a light, neutral herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Grind into powder for use in traditional herbal preparations
• Add to congee or soup recipes in small amounts per traditional practice
• Incorporate into seasonal culinary dishes as a traditional ingredient

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ji Nei Jin is traditionally associated with promoting digestion and relieving food stagnation, and it is also traditionally linked to supporting urinary health. It is commonly decocted with other herbs such as Mai Ya (麦芽) or Shan Zha (山楂) in classical digestive formulas, or ground and taken with warm water. Traditionally prepared in congee or added to soup during seasonal wellness routines.

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