Bone Broth, Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus)
Medicinal Profile of
Bone Broth, Chicken
(Gallus gallus domesticus)
Chicken bone broth is soothing, nourishing, stabilizing, and deeply restorative, providing collagen, minerals, and amino acids that rebuild gut lining, hydrate tissues, and support nervous-system resilience. Ideal for dry, depleted, tense, hypometabolic digestion. Made by slow-simmering chicken bones, connective tissue, and aromatics, it produces a golden, mineral-rich liquid that supports repair, hydration, and resilience across the body.
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👉 Tastes describe the initial impression a food or herb leaves on the tongue, and they reveal its deeper actions in the body, shaping digestion, circulation, and tissue response.
Savory (Umami) – Deeply nourishing and grounding; builds strength and stability through amino acids and minerals.
Slightly Salty – Supports mineral balance and gentle hydration of tissues.
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👉Qualities describe the felt nature of a substance or practice, and how it acts in the body beyond nutrients or chemistry.
Soothing: calms irritated gut lining and mucous membranes
Stabilizing: relaxes nervous system, lowers stress reactivity
Nourishing: builds tissue and supports repair
Moisturizing: replenishes fluids and counters dryness
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Protein (collagen + gelatin) supports repair and structural rebuilding
Fat (if not skimmed) deeply fuels and stabilizes blood sugar
Very low carb → keeps energy steady, no glucose crashes
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Collagen + gelatin rebuild and seal gut lining, fascia, and joints (GI / fascia affinity)
Glycine calms nervous system and improves sleep quality (Nervous system affinity)
Proline + arginine support muscle repair and tissue regeneration (Muscle / tissue repair affinity)
Electrolytes (sodium, potassium) restore hydration and fluid balance (Hydration / adrenal-kidney affinity)
Minerals (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium) support bone matrix and cellular function (Bone affinity)
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Dry + Atrophic + Hypometabolic digestion (Primary Indicated Pattern) Low digestive strength, tension or irritation from dryness, depleted mucosa, weak tissue tone. Examples: Dry constipation, Irritated gut lining (from stress, dehydration, fasting), Weak appetite or fatigue after meals, Burnout, adrenal depletion, chronic stress.
The gelatin and collagen seal and soothe the gut lining, while the amino acids calm the nervous system and support tissue repair. Broth hydrates without overwhelming digestion and provides steady, grounding nourishment.
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Slow simmer 8–24 hours with bones + vinegar to extract collagen and minerals
Add ginger or lemon if person needs help with stagnation or dampness
Add more fat (skim less) if person needs deeper nourishment and moisture
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Damp / boggy stagnation (mucousy, puffy, coated tongue)
Broth may feel too heavy and worsen congestion or use lighter, aromatic broths instead.Histamine sensitivity
Long-simmered broth can trigger histamine reactions (fatigue, itching, flushing). If sensitive, use short simmer (1–2 hours) or fresh broth, not stored.Active infection with fever + heat
Broth can feel too warming in an excitative, heat-driven pattern.Works best for dry, depleted, tense, hypometabolic terrains and not damp, boggy, congested ones.
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Bello, A.E. et al., Clinical Medicine Insights: Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders (2018) – collagen supplementation and joint repair.
Omenetti A. et al., Mucosal Immunology (2015) – gelatin/collagen peptides and gut barrier integrity.
Griffiths, K. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (2021) – bone broth nutrients and energetics.
Choi, S. et al., Neuropsychopharmacology (2012) – glycine’s effect on calming the nervous system.
Seifert, J. et al., Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research (2017) – gelatin + vitamin C to improve collagen synthesis.
Swartz TD. et al., European Journal of Nutrition (2017) – bone broth amino acid composition and hydration effects.
