Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Jie Gu San is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) formula that tonifies Kidney Yang, Qi, and Blood and supports bone health to address Kidney Yang and Qi deficiency with Blood deficiency patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on the classical Jie Gu San, this thirteen-herb formula combines Kidney Yang-tonifying, Qi-tonifying, Blood-nourishing, and Blood-invigorating herbs with bone-strengthening and channel-unblocking agents to address both the root deficiency and the structural support needs of the bones and joints. Available in concentrated powder and concentrated capsules. Dosing varies by species, body weight, and health condition; your authorizing veterinarian will determine the appropriate dose following a TCVM evaluation.
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What It Supports
- Kidney tonification: Tonifies Kidney Yang, Qi, and Essence to address the root Kidney deficiency underlying musculoskeletal and bone health patterns.
- Yang warming: Warms Kidney Yang to support the Kidney's governing functions and address Cold stagnation in the channels and bones.
- Qi and Blood tonification: Tonifies Qi and nourishes Blood to support the tissues, bones, and channels with adequate nourishment and vitality.
- Bone health support: Addresses the TCVM pattern of Kidney deficiency affecting bone strength and structural integrity, as the Kidney governs the bones in TCVM theory.
- Channel unblocking: Invigorates Blood and unblocks the channels to address stagnation in the musculoskeletal system alongside the tonifying herbs.
TCVM Principles
- Primary action: Tonify Kidney, tonify Yang, Qi, and Blood, and support bone health.
- Warning: Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs.
- Classical antecedent: Jie Gu San from Zhong Shou Yi Xue (Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine), written by Yu Chuan in 1979.
Available Forms
- 90g Concentrated Powder: Highly concentrated granule format; mix into food for easy daily administration. Comes with a double-sided scoop (large scoop holds approximately 1.2g; small scoop holds approximately 0.3g).
- 0.5g Concentrated Capsules (100 Count): Pre-measured concentrated capsule format for precise, convenient dosing.
- 0.2g Concentrated Capsules (50 Count): Smaller concentrated capsule option suited for cats and small dogs under 10 lbs.
Ingredients
Active ingredients: Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala), White atractylodes rhizome; Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea corylifolia), Psoralea fruit; Chuan Niu Xi (Cyathula officinalis), Cyathula root; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Dong quai root; Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula), Codonopsis root; Gu Sui Bu (Drynaria roosii), Drynaria rhizome; Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus), Astragalus root; Mo Yao (Commiphora myrrha), Myrrh resin; Mu Li (Ostrea gigas), Oyster shell; Ru Xiang (Boswellia carterii), Frankincense oleo-gum-resin; Sang Zhi (Morus alba), Mulberry twig; Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa, prepared), Prepared rehmannia root; Xu Duan (Dipsacus asper), Teasel root.
Inactive ingredients: Depending on the preparation, inactive ingredients may include gluten-free maltodextrin or bovine gelatin.
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Active Ingredient TCVM Actions
Jie Gu San is a thirteen-herb formula from the TCVM veterinary tradition, combining Kidney Yang-tonifying, Qi-tonifying, Blood-nourishing, and Blood-invigorating herbs with bone-strengthening and channel-unblocking agents to address Kidney deficiency patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system and bones:
- Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa, prepared), Prepared rehmannia root: Powerfully nourishes Kidney and Liver Yin, Jing, and Blood; provides the primary Yin and Blood-nourishing foundation for the formula.
- Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea corylifolia), Psoralea fruit: Tonifies Kidney Yang, warms the Spleen, and strengthens the bones; one of the primary Kidney Yang-tonifying and bone-strengthening herbs in the formula.
- Gu Sui Bu (Drynaria roosii), Drynaria rhizome: Tonifies Kidney Yang, strengthens bones and tendons, and promotes the healing of bone and connective tissue; the formula's primary bone-knitting and bone-strengthening herb.
- Xu Duan (Dipsacus asper), Teasel root: Tonifies Kidney and Liver, strengthens tendons and bones, and invigorates Blood; supports bone and connective tissue health alongside Gu Sui Bu and Bu Gu Zhi.
- Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula), Codonopsis root: Tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi, nourishes Blood, and supports the Spleen's role in generating Qi and Blood to sustain the tonifying herbs.
- Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus), Astragalus root: Tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi, strengthens Wei Qi, and supports the generation of Qi and Blood alongside Dang Shen.
- Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala), White atractylodes rhizome: Strengthens the Spleen, dries Dampness, and supports the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions to sustain the formula's tonifying action.
- Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Dong quai root: Nourishes and invigorates Blood; addresses the Blood deficiency component of the pattern and supports smooth Blood flow through the channels and bones.
- Ru Xiang (Boswellia carterii), Frankincense oleo-gum-resin: Invigorates Blood, moves Qi, reduces swelling, and unblocks the channels; addresses Blood and Qi stagnation in the musculoskeletal system.
- Mo Yao (Commiphora myrrha), Myrrh resin: Invigorates Blood, disperses Blood stasis, reduces swelling, and supports tissue healing; works with Ru Xiang as the primary Blood-invigorating and channel-unblocking pair.
- Chuan Niu Xi (Cyathula officinalis), Cyathula root: Invigorates Blood, strengthens tendons and bones, and guides the formula's actions downward to the lower body, joints, and musculoskeletal system.
- Sang Zhi (Morus alba), Mulberry twig: Dispels Wind-Damp, unblocks the channels, and supports the formula's channel-unblocking action in the limbs and joints.
- Mu Li (Ostrea gigas), Oyster shell: Astringes, anchors, and consolidates; supports the formula's consolidating action and prevents the leakage of Kidney Qi and Essence.
Potential Drug Interactions
Jie Gu San contains Kidney Yang-tonifying herbs (Bu Gu Zhi, Gu Sui Bu, Xu Duan) alongside Qi-tonifying herbs (Dang Shen, Huang Qi, Bai Zhu) and Blood-invigorating herbs (Ru Xiang, Mo Yao, Dang Gui, Chuan Niu Xi) that may interact with certain medications. Pets on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision, as herb-drug interaction research in dogs and cats remains limited.
Medication categories warranting extra caution include anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, hormone-modulating drugs, immunosuppressive medications, and pets managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your pet's condition, current medications, and laboratory results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions is Jie Gu San used for in TCVM?
Jie Gu San is most commonly recommended for dogs, cats, and horses with TCVM patterns of Kidney Yang and Qi deficiency with Blood deficiency affecting the musculoskeletal system and bones. Holistic veterinarians frequently prescribe it for pets with bone and joint patterns rooted in Kidney deficiency, including those recovering from musculoskeletal injury or managing chronic bone and joint conditions. The manufacturer lists no contraindications for this formula.
How is Jie Gu San administered, and what are the recommended doses?
Dosing varies by species, body weight, and health condition; your authorizing veterinarian will determine the appropriate dose following a TCVM evaluation. For dogs and cats using 0.5g concentrated capsules, the general guideline is one capsule per 20 to 40 lbs of body weight twice daily. For small dogs and cats under 10 lbs, one 0.2g capsule once daily is typical. For the 90g concentrated powder, the dose for dogs and cats is 0.1g to 0.25g per 10 to 20 lbs twice daily; the included small scoop holds approximately 0.3g, and the large scoop holds approximately 1.2g. For horses, the standard dose is 3g (approximately 2.5 large scoops) twice daily. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs.
How long can Jie Gu San be used?
The manufacturer recommends use as needed for up to 6 months. As a Kidney-tonifying and bone-supporting formula addressing a deficiency pattern, Jie Gu San is suited for longer-term use, particularly for pets with chronic musculoskeletal or bone health patterns. Regular follow-up with your holistic veterinarian is recommended to monitor progress and adjust dosing as the pattern evolves.
What makes Jie Gu San different from other Kidney Yang-tonifying formulas?
Jie Gu San is specifically formulated for musculoskeletal and bone health applications, combining Kidney Yang-tonifying herbs with a strong emphasis on bone-strengthening herbs (Gu Sui Bu, Bu Gu Zhi, Xu Duan), Qi-tonifying herbs (Dang Shen, Huang Qi, Bai Zhu), and Blood-invigorating herbs (Ru Xiang, Mo Yao, Chuan Niu Xi). This makes it distinct from formulas like Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan, which focuses primarily on warming Kidney Yang within a Yin-nourishing base without the bone-specific and channel-unblocking emphasis. Your holistic veterinarian will determine the most appropriate formula based on your pet's specific TCVM pattern.