Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Jin Suo Gu Jing is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) formula that warms and consolidates Kidney Qi to address Kidney Qi deficiency with failure to consolidate in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on the classical Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan, this five-herb formula combines astringent, Kidney-consolidating, and Essence-securing herbs to address the leakage of Kidney Qi and Essence associated with Kidney Qi deficiency. Available in concentrated powder, concentrated capsules, and teapills. 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 Qi warming: Warms Kidney Qi and Yang to address the root Kidney Qi deficiency underlying failure-to-consolidate patterns.
- Kidney Qi consolidation: Consolidates and astringes Kidney Qi and Essence to address leakage associated with Kidney Qi deficiency.
- Essence securing: Secures Kidney Essence and supports the Kidney's storing and governing functions.
- Urinary support: Addresses urinary patterns associated with Kidney Qi deficiency and failure to consolidate in the lower Jiao.
TCVM Principles
- Primary action: Warm and consolidate Kidney Qi.
- Classical antecedent: Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan from Yi Fang Ji Jie (Analytic Collection of Medical Formulas), written by Wang Ang in 1682.
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 0.25g).
- 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.
- Teapills (200 Count): Traditional small pill format; can be hidden in food or a soft treat for easy administration.
Ingredients
Active ingredients: Lian Xu (Nelumbo nucifera), Lotus stamen; Mu Li (Ostrea gigas), Oyster shell; Qian Shi (Euryale ferox), Euryale seed; Sang Piao Xiao (Paratenodera sinensis), Mantis egg case; Sha Yuan Zi (Astragalus complanatus), Flattened milkvetch seed.
Inactive ingredients: Depending on the preparation, inactive ingredients may include gluten-free maltodextrin, bovine gelatin, or botanical wax.
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Active Ingredient TCVM Actions
Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan is a five-herb formula composed entirely of astringent, Kidney-consolidating, and Essence-securing herbs to address Kidney Qi deficiency with failure to consolidate:
- Sha Yuan Zi (Astragalus complanatus), Flattened milkvetch seed: Tonifies Kidney Yang and Jing, secures Essence, and consolidates Kidney Qi; the primary Kidney-tonifying and Essence-securing herb in the formula.
- Qian Shi (Euryale ferox), Euryale seed: Consolidates Kidney Qi, secures Essence, strengthens the Spleen, and astringes leakage from the lower Jiao; supports Sha Yuan Zi in consolidating and securing Kidney Qi and Essence.
- Lian Xu (Nelumbo nucifera), Lotus stamen: Astringes and consolidates Kidney Qi and Essence, clears Heart Heat, and supports the Kidney's storing function; addresses the leakage of Essence from the lower Jiao.
- Sang Piao Xiao (Paratenodera sinensis), Mantis egg case: Tonifies Kidney Yang, consolidates Kidney Qi, and astringes the lower Jiao; particularly used for Kidney Qi deficiency patterns with urinary leakage.
- Mu Li (Ostrea gigas), Oyster shell: Astringes, consolidates, and anchors; supports the formula's consolidating and securing action and prevents the leakage of Kidney Qi and Essence.
Potential Drug Interactions
Jin Suo Gu Jing contains Kidney Yang-tonifying and astringent herbs (Sha Yuan Zi, Qian Shi, Lian Xu, Sang Piao Xiao, Mu Li) 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 hormone-modulating drugs, urinary 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 Jin Suo Gu Jing used for in TCVM?
Jin Suo Gu Jing is most commonly recommended for dogs, cats, and horses with TCVM patterns of Kidney Qi deficiency with failure to consolidate, where the Kidney's storing and governing functions are insufficient to retain Qi and Essence in the lower Jiao. Holistic veterinarians frequently prescribe it for pets with urinary patterns, incontinence, or systemic signs of Kidney Qi deficiency and leakage. The manufacturer lists no contraindications or warnings for this formula.
How is Jin Suo Gu Jing 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 approximately 0.25g per 10 to 20 lbs twice daily; the included small scoop holds approximately 0.25g, and the large scoop holds approximately 1.2g. For horses, the standard dose is 3g (approximately 2.5 large scoops) twice daily.
What makes Jin Suo Gu Jing different from other Kidney-supporting formulas?
Jin Suo Gu Jing is specifically a consolidating and astringent formula, meaning it is designed to secure and retain Kidney Qi and Essence rather than primarily tonify deficiency. It is most appropriate for patterns where the Kidney's storing function has been compromised, and leakage is occurring. Other Kidney-supporting formulas such as Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan focus more on tonifying Kidney Yang deficiency without the strong astringent and consolidating emphasis. Your holistic veterinarian will determine the most appropriate formula based on your pet's specific TCVM pattern.
Can Jin Suo Gu Jing be combined with other TCVM formulas or medications?
Jin Suo Gu Jing is sometimes used alongside other TCVM formulas as part of a comprehensive Kidney Qi and urinary support protocol, but your authorizing veterinarian should always guide combination use. If your pet is on prescription medications, particularly urinary or hormone-modulating medications, your veterinarian will evaluate whether Jin Suo Gu Jing is appropriate given your pet's full health picture and current treatment plan.