What are the benefits and effects of chicken gizzard lining (Fructus Galli Gigerii)?
Sep 26, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
In general, Jineijin is a common traditional Chinese medicinal herb derived from the dried inner lining of the gizzard of the domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) in the Phasianidae family. Its effects and uses include promoting digestion and strengthening the stomach, arresting spermatorrhea and preventing enuresis, relieving dysuria and dissolving calculi, antioxidant activity, and enhancing immunity. When taking Jineijin, one should maintain a light diet and avoid spicy, greasy, raw, or cold irritants to prevent interference with its therapeutic efficacy.
Generally speaking, chicken gizzard lining (Fructus Gelsemi) is a common traditional Chinese medicinal material derived from the dried inner membrane of the gizzard of domestic chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) of the Phasianidae family. It has various therapeutic effects and functions, including promoting digestion, arresting spermatorrhea and enuresis, relieving urinary disorders and dissolving calculi, antioxidant activity, and enhancing immunity. The specific details are as follows:
1. Promoting Digestion
Chicken gizzard lining has the effect of eliminating food stagnation and can be used to treat symptoms such as indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, and infantile malnutrition. It not only directly promotes the digestion of accumulated food but also strengthens the spleen and stomach to prevent recurrence of food stagnation. It is effective for food accumulation caused by various factors, including grains, flour, dairy products, and meat. Especially for children with anorexia, indigestion, sallow complexion, emaciation, and developmental delays, chicken gizzard lining is one of the commonly used herbal remedies.
2. Arresting Spermatorrhea and Enuresis
Chicken gizzard lining also has the function of consolidating essence and stopping involuntary emissions. It can be used to treat conditions such as kidney deficiency, enuresis, and spermatorrhea. When combined with other kidney-tonifying and essence-consolidating herbs like Cuscutae Semen (Tusizi) and Mantis Ootheca (Sangpiaoxiao), it effectively treats enuresis and spermatorrhea caused by insufficient kidney control.
3. Relieving Urinary Disorders and Dissolving Calculi
Chicken gizzard lining is also effective in treating urinary stones, such as kidney stones, ureteral stones, bladder stones, and hepatobiliary stones like gallstones. It excels in promoting urination and dissolving stones, helping accelerate the elimination of calculi.
4. Antioxidant Effects
Chicken gizzard lining is rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, and various trace elements, giving it antioxidant properties. It helps eliminate free radicals in the body and delays aging.
5. Enhancing Immunity
Chicken gizzard lining contains abundant trace elements such as zinc, copper, and manganese, which play important roles in boosting immune function. Zinc, in particular, promotes the development and function of immune cells, thereby improving the body's resistance.
When consuming chicken gizzard lining, it is advisable to maintain a light diet and avoid spicy, greasy, raw, or cold foods, as these may interfere with its therapeutic effects. Excessive consumption should be avoided to prevent adverse reactions. If necessary, chicken gizzard lining should be used appropriately under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
