Chicken gizzard lining: functions and benefits

Chicken gizzard lining (Fructus Galli Gigerii) is primarily used in the treatment of liver diseases, such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. It can improve liver function, inhibit the proliferation of hepatocellular carcinoma cells, reduce serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels in patients with liver disease, enhance hepatic function, and alleviate symptoms in patients with cirrhosis. It also exhibits certain antitumor effects by suppressing the proliferation of liver cancer cells, promoting their apoptosis, reducing tumor size, relieving patient symptoms, and improving quality of life. Additionally, it possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and immune-enhancing properties. It inhibits free radical formation, lowers serum cholesterol levels, reduces fat cell accumulation, strengthens the body's immune system, and increases resistance to viral and bacterial infections.