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Understanding Chicken Gizzard GoldIn my childhood memories, every time we killed a chicken, we would peel off a layer of golden skin from the chicken gizzard, wash it, and then place it on the windowsill to dry. Once dried, we would store it in a bottle, accumulating it over time to sell for money. As a child, I didn’t understand that this was Chicken Gizzard Gold; I was just curious about how this could be sold. It wasn’t until I studied Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that I realized this was a true treasure. Chicken Gizzard Gold is excellent at resolving accumulations; no matter where in the body there are lumps, Chicken Gizzard Gold can dissolve them. This is not just a casual statement; it is a direct quote from the famous physician Zhang Xichun from the Republic of China era. In his medical writings, he documented Chicken Gizzard Gold extensively. Chicken Gizzard Gold is the spleen and stomach of the chicken, containing dilute hydrochloric acid and having a slightly warm nature. Chickens can digest stones, ceramics, and metals they consume, which demonstrates the powerful ability of Chicken Gizzard Gold to dissolve accumulations. These accumulations are what we now refer to as tumors. Where can it dissolve these accumulations? Zhang Xichun stated that regardless of where in the organs there is accumulation, Chicken Gizzard Gold can dissolve it. This means that any tumor in the body can be dissolved by Chicken Gizzard Gold. Zhang Xichun’s statement is not made lightly; he recorded many detailed medical cases, and I will share a small portion with you. There was a man in Shenyang, thirty years old, who had a hard mass in his stomach that could be felt by touch. This hard mass blocked his stomach, leading to reduced food intake and preventing it from descending for several years. At that time, there were no imaging technologies like today, so it was impossible to determine what this mass was. If we had today’s imaging technology, this hard mass would likely be identified as a tumor or stone. This man came to Zhang Xichun’s hospital for treatment, and after taking his pulse, Zhang Xichun found it to be deep and slightly wiry, with the right side being more pronounced. What does this pulse indicate? The deep pulse suggests an internal issue, clearly indicating a hard mass in the abdomen, which is an internal condition. The wiry pulse means that pressing on it feels tight, indicating that the flow of qi and blood is obstructed. This wiry pulse corresponds to liver issues, suggesting that the liver is not smoothly dispersing qi and blood. This is easy to understand since a hard mass is felt in the stomach. This hard mass is a solid condition, often resulting from qi and blood stagnation, indicating that there has long been an obstruction in the flow of qi and blood in the body. Additionally, the pulse on the right side was even more pronounced, indicating that the pulse in the right hand was deeper and more wiry. In pulse diagnosis, the left hand corresponds to the heart, liver, and kidneys, while the right hand corresponds to the lungs and spleen. This means that the spleen and stomach area is more pronounced, directly indicating the presence of a hard mass in the abdomen, leading to a deeper and wirier pulse on the right side. After examining the pulse, Zhang Xichun was confident in treating this condition and prescribed two herbs: 30g of Chicken Gizzard Gold and 15g of raw wine yeast. This yeast is used in winemaking for fermentation and has the effect of invigorating blood and resolving stasis. After taking these two herbs for several doses, the hard mass in the abdomen completely dissolved. This medical case is truly miraculous; if this person were in today’s era, they would likely have undergone surgery. However, the renowned physician Zhang Xichun used just these two herbs, and within a few days of taking TCM, the hard mass was dissolved. One cannot help but admire Zhang Xichun’s superb medical skills and the miraculous effects of Chicken Gizzard Gold in resolving accumulations and stasis.Effects and Uses of Chicken Gizzard GoldWhat are the uses of Chicken Gizzard Gold, and how should it be used? Today, I will discuss this in detail.First, Chicken Gizzard Gold can dissolve stones, including gallstones, gastric stones, urinary stones, and kidney stones. Everyone knows that stone diseases are difficult to treat; Western medicine often resorts to surgery to remove stones, while TCM has methods to dissolve them. However, one must consider that stones in the body are not easily dissolved or expelled. To dissolve stones in the body, specific herbs are required, and Chicken Gizzard Gold is the most commonly used herb for this purpose. Why can Chicken Gizzard Gold dissolve stones? Chickens need to supplement calcium to lay eggs, so they often eat small stones. After consuming these stones, chickens must digest them. What helps them digest these small stones? It is the action of Chicken Gizzard Gold. We humans can utilize the ability of Chicken Gizzard Gold to digest small stones to dissolve stones in our bodies.If it is a gastric stone, raw Chicken Gizzard Gold can be used directly. Remember: to dissolve stones, you must use raw Chicken Gizzard Gold; fried Chicken Gizzard Gold is ineffective. Grind raw Chicken Gizzard Gold into powder, mix it into porridge, or encapsulate it in capsules, taking 10g daily. This method can dissolve gastric stones in as little as 10 days or as long as a month.If it is a gallstone,using only Chicken Gizzard Gold may be insufficient. Here, I recommend a proven formula that is effective for most gallstones.Gallstone Dissolving Formula: 30g of Jin Qian Cao (Lysimachia), 10g of raw Chicken Gizzard Gold (powdered and added to the decoction), 3g of Yu Jin (Curcuma), and 3g of Chai Hu (Bupleurum).If it is a urinary stone or kidney stone, this formula can be used to dissolve the stones.Urinary Stone Dissolving Formula: 30g of Jin Qian Cao (Lysimachia), 10g of raw Chicken Gizzard Gold (powdered and added to the decoction), 10g of Hai Jin Sha (Lygodium), and 30g of Chuan Po Shi (Broken Stone).This is how to use Chicken Gizzard Gold to dissolve stones; mastering these formulas can often be used in emergencies. Generally, these stone-dissolving formulas can be taken for a week, and if there is no effect after a week, it indicates that it is ineffective for you, and you should seek other methods.Second, raw Chicken Gizzard Gold can be used to dissolve fibroids and tumors.Nowadays, there are many tumor hospitals everywhere; why are there so many tumor hospitals? Because there are many tumor patients.Western medicine removes tumors with surgical knives, but they can grow back; if one area is removed, another will grow elsewhere.Does TCM have methods to dissolve tumors?Of course, there are many.The simplest is Chicken Gizzard Gold. If you understand a bit of TCM, you can use Chicken Gizzard Gold to dissolve tumors.Tumors are products formed by internal yin, influenced by factors such as qi stagnation and blood stasis, cold congealing, and phlegm dampness. Regardless of the cause of the tumor or fibroid, Chicken Gizzard Gold can treat all tumors.Zhang Xichun treated many cases of accumulations, which we now refer to as fibroids, cysts, and similar tumor conditions.When treating these types of tumors, Zhang Xichun did not use only raw Chicken Gizzard Gold; he formulated a prescription called Li Chong Decoction.Li Chong Decoction:9g of Sheng Huang Qi (Astragalus), 6g of Dang Shen (Codonopsis), 6g of Bai Zhu (Atractylodes), 15g of Huai Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), 12g of Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthes), 12g of Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena), 9g of San Leng (Sparganium), 9g of E Zhu (Curcuma), and 9g of raw Chicken Gizzard Gold (powdered and dissolved in the decoction).Li Chong Decoction, which I shared a few days ago, can be used for ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and most tumors.Third, raw Chicken Gizzard Gold can be used to treat liver and spleen enlargement.Spleen enlargement is a difficult condition to treat, historically. A common condition in children is called pediatric malnutrition. The main symptom of pediatric malnutrition is a significantly enlarged abdomen, while other areas are emaciated, and there is a lack of appetite. This condition was more common in the past but seems less prevalent now. How can pediatric malnutrition be treated? In Zhang Xichun’s medical cases, there is a record of such a case, not by Zhang Xichun himself but by a friend of his who treated it. A child, two or three years old, had a particularly large abdomen, which worsened by the age of five or six, making the abdomen look like a drum, while the face was pale and emaciated, with no appetite. Since the child was only five or six years old and had no appetite, it seemed to be a difficult condition to treat. However, skilled TCM practitioners always have methods. Zhang Xichun’s friend gave the child pancakes for nourishment, using raw Chicken Gizzard Gold ground into fine powder, mixed with some flour and sugar, then made into thin pancakes, baked until golden brown, allowing the child to eat them as snacks. After about a month of this method, the child’s condition improved. The abdomen shrank, the child could eat, and began to gain weight. This medical case is still very miraculous and fascinating. But why can Chicken Gizzard Gold treat spleen enlargement? Modern anatomy recognizes that there are many blood vessels in the spleen, and if these blood vessels become blocked, the spleen will become congested and enlarged. TCM has long understood this. TCM theory clearly states that the spleen and stomach are the source of qi and blood transformation. The source of blood is from the spleen; food is transformed in the small intestine into a white fluid, which then enters the spleen. Under the spleen’s processing, it becomes red blood, which flows through these blood vessels to the heart. Therefore, blood originates from the spleen, which is called the source of qi and blood transformation. Thus, keeping these blood vessels unobstructed is crucial; if they are blocked, the spleen will enlarge. If qi and blood are blocked in the spleen, they cannot reach other areas, leading to emaciation elsewhere, known as pediatric malnutrition. This condition is not only found in children; many adults also experience it. If the blood vessels in the spleen are blocked, the source of blood is obstructed, leading to insufficient qi and blood in the body. Such individuals often suffer from chronic qi and blood deficiency, and no matter how much they try to tonify qi and blood or strengthen the spleen, it will not work because they do not realize that the blood vessels in the spleen are blocked. To unblock the blood vessels in the spleen, raw Chicken Gizzard Gold can be used. Chicken Gizzard Gold is essentially the spleen and stomach of the chicken, and according to the principle of similar energies, it primarily acts on the human spleen and stomach. Chicken Gizzard Gold can clear all accumulations; no matter what is blocking the blood vessels, Chicken Gizzard Gold can dissolve it. Once the accumulations in the blood vessels are cleared, the spleen can begin supplying blood to the body, resolving the issue of spleen enlargement and the problem of qi and blood deficiency. The same principle applies to treating liver enlargement; liver enlargement is also due to blockages in the blood vessels within the liver, with many stagnations present. Chicken Gizzard Gold can dissolve all accumulations in the body, so naturally, the accumulations in the liver are no exception.Fourth, Chicken Gizzard Gold can also be used to aid digestion and strengthen the spleen.It is clear that Chicken Gizzard Gold can aid digestion, as it can dissolve even stones, let alone food accumulations. Whether it is meat or grain accumulation, Chicken Gizzard Gold can dissolve it all. If using Chicken Gizzard Gold for digestive purposes, it is recommended to use fried Chicken Gizzard Gold; in other cases, it should be used raw. What is remarkable is that generally, herbs with such strong digestive abilities are often harsh. However, Chicken Gizzard Gold is quite the opposite; it is very gentle. Generally, herbs with strong digestive capabilities tend to deplete the body’s vital energy, but Chicken Gizzard Gold does not harm the vital energy; instead, it strengthens the spleen and stomach. Chicken Gizzard Gold can aid digestion and is very beneficial for the spleen. Why is Chicken Gizzard Gold good for the spleen? As mentioned earlier, Chicken Gizzard Gold can clear the blood vessels in the spleen, allowing the spleen to function in a state of smooth operation, which is certainly very beneficial for the spleen. At this point, many friends may have realized that Chicken Gizzard Gold is truly a treasure. It can treat diseases when they arise and nourish the spleen and stomach when there are no ailments; there is no better remedy than Chicken Gizzard Gold. Many children today have weak spleens and stomachs, are emaciated, and do not grow properly; Chicken Gizzard Gold is the perfect remedy for these issues.Fifth, Chicken Gizzard Gold can also be used to treat women with early menstruation and blood deficiency.Menstrual issues are very common among contemporary women; most women experience reduced menstrual flow, and some have early menstruation or menstruate only every two to three months. The essence behind these menstrual issues is quite similar; why is the menstrual flow reduced? Either the source of qi and blood is insufficient, or the pathways for qi and blood are obstructed, preventing menstrual blood from flowing out. Chicken Gizzard Gold can both dissolve bodily accumulations and clear blood vessels. On the other hand, it can also strengthen the spleen to increase qi and blood at the source, making Chicken Gizzard Gold an excellent remedy for treating reduced menstrual flow and early menstruation. Zhang Xichun’s experience was not to use only raw Chicken Gizzard Gold to regulate menstruation; he used a formula to address it. What formula did he use? It is still the Li Chong Decoction. Why can Li Chong Decoction treat menstrual irregularities and reduced menstrual flow? The formula’s logic is very clear. On one hand, it clears qi and blood, opening the pathways for menstrual blood to flow smoothly; on the other hand, it strengthens the spleen and stomach, ensuring that qi and blood are naturally sufficient. This is a formula that addresses multiple ailments. Well, this is what I wanted to introduce about Chicken Gizzard Gold today. If I were to summarize Chicken Gizzard Gold in one sentence: It dissolves all bodily accumulations, resolves stasis without harming the spleen and stomach, and expels pathogens without harming the vital energy; such a good medicine exists only in Chicken Gizzard Gold.Special Reminder:A beautiful day begins! 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