Can chicken gizzard lining (Ji Nei Jin) enhance gastric motility?

Chicken gizzard lining (Fructus Trichosanthis) generally enhances gastrointestinal motility. Individuals requiring its use should follow medical advice.

Chicken gizzard lining mainly originates from the inner lining of the gizzard of domestic chickens and is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, chicken gizzard lining is believed to invigorate the spleen and aid digestion, resolve accumulations, and relieve diarrhea. For conditions such as indigestion, poor appetite, and weakness of the spleen and stomach, appropriate use of chicken gizzard lining may help promote gastrointestinal motility, thereby enhancing gastric motility and improving digestive and absorptive functions.

Chicken gizzard lining is primarily suitable for individuals experiencing symptoms such as indigestion, spleen and stomach weakness, and undigested food accumulation. It also has certain therapeutic effects on symptoms such as pediatric malnutrition syndrome (gan-ji), bedwetting, and nocturnal emission. However, individuals with spleen deficiency without food stagnation, qi deficiency with prolapse tendencies, and certain special constitutions should use chicken gizzard lining cautiously. Due to its sweet nature, chicken gizzard lining may promote dampness and potentially worsen conditions of spleen and stomach deficiency without stagnation.

The specific dosage and method of using chicken gizzard lining should be determined according to individual constitution and specific symptoms. Long-term and excessive use should be avoided. In daily life, maintaining a light and balanced diet and engaging in appropriate exercise are also beneficial for stomach health.