Overview of the efficacy and functions of raw chicken gizzard

Raw chicken gizzard is the dry mucous membrane on the inner wall of chicken gizzard. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it has the functions of digesting food and reducing accumulation, solidifying semen and stopping spermatorrhea, and relieving stranguria. It is widely used for indigestion, infantile malnutrition, urinary tract stones and other diseases. Its main functions include promoting digestion, improving gastrointestinal function, regulating metabolism, etc. Its secondary functions involve assisting in the treatment of enuresis, spermatorrhea, etc. The following article will focus on its core functions, combine traditional applications and modern research, and systematically analyze its value.

Digestion and accumulation: the core role in improving gastrointestinal function

The most outstanding effect of raw chicken gizzard isdigestion, especially suitable for abdominal distension, belching, and loss of appetite caused by food stagnation. It contains active ingredients such as pepsin and amylase, which can enhance gastrointestinal motility and help break down protein and starch. It is commonly used clinically for malnutrition in children or indigestion in adults. It can be ground into powder and taken alone, or combined with hawthorn, Shenqu and other drugs to enhance the effect. Modern research shows that its digestive effect is related to the regulation of gastric acid secretion and intestinal flora.

Consolidating Essence and Stopping Remains and Tonglin Fossils: An Extension of Traditional Applications

In addition to the digestive system, raw chicken gizzards are also used inNocturnal emission, enuresisandurinary tract stones. Traditional Chinese medicine theory believes that its astringent effect can fix the lower Jiao, and its combination with mulberry octopus or Gorgon fruit can improve the symptoms of kidney qi deficiency. For stones, its hardening and stone-removing properties may be related to the trace elements it contains, and it is often used together with Desmodium chinensis and Haijinsha. It should be noted that such applications are mostly based on empirical methods, and modern clinical evidence still requires further research.

Modern research and usage precautions

Pharmacological experiments show that raw chicken gizzard extract has the potential effect of regulating blood lipids and antioxidants, but it still needs to be verified by human trials. When using it shouldTreatment based on syndrome differentiation: People with weak spleen and stomach should be combined with Atractylodes macrocephala; patients with stones should be combined with imaging examinations; long-term use may affect iron absorption, and patients with anemia should use it with caution. It is recommended to use it under the guidance of a physician and avoid taking it with strong tea or tannin-based foods.

Summary and scientific understanding

As a traditional medicinal material, raw chicken gizzard has a clear digestive effect, and its other effects need to be viewed rationally. Clinical application should be based on individual constitution and cannot replace regular medical treatment. Future research can delve deeper into its active ingredients and mechanism of action to provide scientific support for traditional efficacy.

Quote sources:

1. "Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China" 2020 Edition

2. Li Shizhen’s "Compendium of Materia Medica" entry on Poultry and Gallus gallus gallus gallinae

3. Records of relevant prescriptions in Zhang Zhongjing’s "Synopsis of the Golden Chamber"