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Can Kudzu root be taken with chicken gizzard lining (Fructus Arctii)?

Apr 29, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, Pueraria root (Gegen) can be taken together with chicken gizzard lining (Jineijin), but it should be consumed in moderation. When used together, Pueraria root and chicken gizzard lining enhance the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach, resolving phlegm, and eliminating dampness, thereby improving symptoms such as spleen deficiency with excessive phlegm, thick white tongue coating, and bad breath. Their combined use helps lower blood lipid levels and alleviate symptoms such as obesity, lethargy, and sticky stools in patients with diabetes-related hyperlipidemia.

Generally speaking, Pueraria root (Ge Gen) can be consumed together with chicken gizzard lining (Ji Nei Jin), but it should be taken in moderation. Detailed explanation is as follows:

Pueraria root is cool in nature, with a sweet and pungent taste, and acts on the lung and stomach meridians. It has the effects of promoting perspiration, relieving skin rashes, uplifting yang energy to stop diarrhea, and stimulating body fluid production to relieve thirst. Chicken gizzard lining is neutral in nature, sweet in taste, and acts on the spleen, stomach, small intestine, and bladder meridians. It helps strengthen the stomach, aid digestion, control ejaculation, and prevent seminal leakage. The medicinal properties of these two herbs do not conflict; when used together, they can enhance each other's effectiveness and are suitable for conditions such as spleen and stomach weakness, indigestion, and phlegm-dampness blockage.

Combining Pueraria root and chicken gizzard lining can enhance the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach, resolving phlegm, and eliminating dampness, thus improving symptoms such as excessive phlegm due to spleen deficiency, thick white tongue coating, and bad breath. Their combined use can help lower blood lipids and alleviate symptoms such as obesity, lethargy, and sticky stools in patients with diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Chicken gizzard lining aids digestion and resolves food accumulation, while Pueraria root uplifts yang energy and stops diarrhea. Together, they effectively relieve symptoms of indigestion, abdominal distension, and abdominal pain.

However, it is important to consume them in moderation. Long-term and excessive use may cause side effects such as indigestion and mineral imbalance. Pueraria root and chicken gizzard lining may interact with other medications, affecting their efficacy or increasing the risk of adverse reactions. Patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension should confirm whether these herbs will interact with their current treatment plans before use. During consumption, it is advisable to avoid eating spicy, cold, and greasy foods such as chili peppers, cold drinks, and fatty meats, as they may interfere with the normal effectiveness of the herbs.

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