The Efficacy, Functions, and Methods of Consumption of Chicken Gizzard Membrane (Fructus Trichosanthis)
Disease description:
I have a case of indigestion and would like to eat something to help alleviate it. I heard that chicken gizzard lining (Ji Nei Jin) might help. I would like to ask the doctor about the functions, benefits, and methods of consumption for chicken gizzard lining.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Chicken gizzard lining (Fructus Corneus Galli), the dried inner lining of a domestic chicken's gizzard, has the following functions and effects:
Chicken gizzard lining can stimulate secretion of digestive fluids, enhance gastrointestinal motility, and help alleviate symptoms such as indigestion and food stagnation. Chicken gizzard lining can stimulate secretion of digestive fluids, enhance gastrointestinal motility, and help alleviate symptoms such as indigestion and food stagnation. Chicken gizzard lining can stimulate secretion of digestive fluids, enhance gastrointestinal motility, and help alleviate symptoms such as indigestion and food stagnation.
In terms of administration, chicken gizzard lining can be taken as a powder mixed with water, decocted in water for consumption, made into capsules, or combined with other traditional Chinese herbs or food items, such as hawthorn fruit (Shanzha) and barley sprout (Maiya), to enhance its digestive effects. A suitable amount of chicken gizzard lining (usually an adult dosage of 6-15 grams) can be decocted in an appropriate quantity of water and then consumed for symptoms such as indigestion and food accumulation.
Pregnant women, individuals with weak constitutions, and those currently taking certain medications should use chicken gizzard lining only under the guidance of a physician. Excessive consumption of chicken gizzard lining should be avoided to prevent adverse reactions. If necessary, please consult a doctor.
