What are the uses of Chicken's Gizzard Membrane (Ji Nei Jin)?

Chicken gizzard lining (Fructus Copri) is mainly derived from the dried inner lining of the gizzard of domestic chickens. It is commonly used in the treatment of digestive system disorders due to its functions of promoting digestion, strengthening the stomach, astringing essence, stopping遗精 (spermatorrhea), promoting urination, and dissolving calculi. The main uses of chicken gizzard lining are as follows:

1. Promoting digestion and resolving food accumulation: Chicken gizzard lining has a significant effect in resolving food accumulation and can effectively alleviate symptoms such as indigestion, abdominal distension, and fullness. It enhances spleen and stomach functions, promotes food digestion, and relieves discomfort such as stomach pain and bloating caused by indigestion.

2. Astringing essence and stopping遗精遗尿 (spermatorrhea and enuresis): Chicken gizzard lining also has effects in astringing seminal fluids and preventing involuntary ejaculation and bedwetting, making it beneficial for treating certain urinary system disorders such as spermatorrhea and enuresis.

3. Promoting secretion of digestive fluids: Chicken gizzard lining contains various active components such as gastric hormones and keratin, which can stimulate gastric juice secretion, enhance gastric motility, and increase the activity of digestive enzymes, thereby effectively improving loss of appetite.

4. Antioxidant: Some components of chicken gizzard lining have antioxidant properties, helping to eliminate free radicals in the body and delay cellular aging.

However, chicken gizzard lining should not be taken in excessive amounts or for prolonged periods to avoid potential adverse reactions.