In the Philippines fresh chicken gizzard is called Balon Balo and is commonly cooked in various dishes.
Besides reducing the tendency for food stagnation, it is thought to have great nutritional value for pregnant and nursing mothers.
Benefits of Chicken Gizzard (Ji Nei Jin 內金) According to Asian Medicine:
Reduces food stagnation
Improves digestion
Aids incontinence
Increases Gastric Acid by 30-70%
Reduces hardness and transforms stones (gallstones and urinary stones
Making soup with bone marrow stock enhances your immune system and provides you with easy to assimilate minerals. The marrow inside the bones contains nutrients that feed your whole body, including your own bone marrow. When your bone marrow is nourished, you create healthier immune cells and can better fight off colds and the flu.
This is a simple, yummy snack alternative. The turmeric can help move your qi & blood and the ginger can warm and calm your belly. Garlic boosts immunity and can strengthen the belly qi.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup soaked Chick Peas (also called garbanzo beans)
• 3 TBS Olive Oil
• 2-3 tsp dried Turmeric Powder 'Jiang Huang'
• 1 tsp dried Ginger Powder 'Gan Jiang'
• 1 tsp Curry
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh cloves of garlic 'Da Suan'