Gallus gallus domesticus

The chicken, Gallus gallus domesticus, is the domesticated descendant of the red junglefowl, G. gallus, of India.

In Chinese Food Therapy, chicken meat is used to move blood and qi, astringe diarrhea in order to treat dysentery, treat malnourishment, diabetes, promote lactation, and nourish the qi of the liver, kidney and urinary bladder.