Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Galli Gigerii Endothelium Coreneum |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 雞內金 · Ji Nei Jin |
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| Medicinal Part | Zoological substances |
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| Efficacy Category | Digestant |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried inner lining of the gizzard of Gallus gallus domesticus Brisson.(Phasianidae). After killing the chicken, the gizzard is removed and the inner lining is scraped out and collected washed clean and dried. |
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| Nature & Flavour | Sweet; Neutral |
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| Channels Entered | Spleen, Stomach, Small Intestine, Bladder |
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What Is Ji Nei Jin?
Ji Nei Jin (Chicken's Gizzard-membrane) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Produced all around China.
Nature & Flavour: Sweet; Neutral
Channels Entered: Spleen, Stomach, Small Intestine, Bladder
Ji Nei Jin: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Galli Gigerii Endothelium Coreneum
Botanical Origin
The dried inner lining of the gizzard of Gallus gallus domesticus Brisson.(Phasianidae). After killing the chicken, the gizzard is removed and the inner lining is scraped out and collected washed clean and dried.
Production Regions
Produced all around China.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material has intact pieces and lacks crushed matter, yellow color.
Macroscopic Features
Irregular rolled pieces, about 2mm thick. Externally yellow, yellowish-green or yellowish-brown, thin and transparent, with obvious strips of wrinkles. Brittle texture, easily broken, fractured surface is horn-like and lustrous. faintly fishy odor; slightly bitter taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
Sweet; NeutralSpleenStomachSmall IntestineBladder
Traditional Functions
Digests food and strengthens the stomach, and astringes essence and stops enuresis.
How Ji Nei Jin Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Ji Nei Jin is classified among the Digestant herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
