Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Ku Shen Si Wu is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) formula that nourishes Blood, clears Heat, and supports animals with hypersensitive skin to address Blood deficiency with Heat and Damp-Heat patterns affecting the skin in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on the classical Ku Shen Si Wu Tang, this six-herb formula combines potent Heat-clearing, Damp-drying, and toxin-resolving herbs with Blood-nourishing and Blood-invigorating agents to address both the root Blood deficiency and the Heat and Damp-Heat accumulation in the skin and channels. Available in concentrated powder, concentrated capsules, standard powder, and standard 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
- Normal fungal resistance: Supports the body's normal resistance to fungi through the Heat-clearing and toxin-resolving actions of the formula's key herbs.
- Blood nourishment: Nourishes and tonifies Blood to address the root Blood deficiency underlying skin patterns associated with Blood deficiency and Heat.
- Heat clearance: Clears Heat and resolves Dampness from the skin and channels, addressing the Heat and Damp-Heat component of the pattern.
- Hypersensitive skin support: Addresses the TCVM pattern of Blood deficiency with Heat and Damp-Heat accumulation associated with hypersensitive skin in animals.
TCVM Principles
- Primary action: Support the body's normal resistance to fungi, nourish Blood, clear Heat, and support animals with hypersensitive skin.
- Warning: Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs. Resume administration only after consulting with a veterinarian. Keep away from children.
- Classical antecedent: Ku Shen Si Wu Tang.
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 0.4g).
- 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.
- 0.5g Capsules (200 Count): Standard (non-concentrated) capsule format for flexible dosing.
- 0.2g Capsules (100 Count): Standard (non-concentrated) smaller capsule format for cats and small dogs.
- 200g Powder: Standard (non-concentrated) powder for flexible dosing; mix into food as a top dressing.
- 600g Powder: Larger standard powder supply for extended use or equine dosing; mix into food as a top dressing.
Ingredients
Active ingredients: Bai Shao Yao (Paeonia lactiflora), White peony root; Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus dasycarpus), Dictamnus root bark; Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong), Sichuan lovage rhizome; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Dong quai root; Ku Shen (Sophora flavescens), Sophora root; Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa, raw), Raw rehmannia root.
Inactive ingredients: Depending on the preparation, inactive ingredients may include gluten-free maltodextrin or bovine gelatin. Standard powder formulas contain no inactive ingredients.
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Active Ingredient TCVM Actions
Ku Shen Si Wu Tang is a six-herb formula combining the Blood-nourishing Si Wu Tang base with potent Heat-clearing and Damp-drying herbs to address both the root Blood deficiency and the Heat and Damp-Heat accumulation in the skin and channels:
- Ku Shen (Sophora flavescens), Sophora root: The chief Heat-clearing herb; clears Heat, dries Dampness, resolves toxins, and supports the body's normal resistance to fungi; the primary herb addressing the Heat and Damp-Heat component of the skin pattern.
- Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus dasycarpus), Dictamnus root bark: Clears Heat, resolves toxins, dries Dampness, and addresses Wind-Heat and Damp-Heat patterns in the skin; supports Ku Shen in clearing Heat and Dampness from the skin and channels.
- Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Dong quai root: Nourishes and invigorates Blood; the primary Blood-nourishing herb addressing the root Blood deficiency underlying the skin pattern.
- Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa, raw), Raw rehmannia root: Clears Heat, cools Blood, and nourishes Yin and Blood; addresses both the Heat component and the Blood and Yin deficiency alongside Dang Gui.
- Bai Shao Yao (Paeonia lactiflora), White peony root: Nourishes Blood and Yin, softens the Liver, and supports the Blood-nourishing dimension of the formula alongside Dang Gui and Sheng Di Huang.
- Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong), Sichuan lovage rhizome: Invigorates Blood, moves Qi, and disperses Wind; supports smooth Qi and Blood flow through the channels and skin, and prevents the Blood-nourishing herbs from becoming stagnant.
Potential Drug Interactions
Ku Shen Si Wu contains Heat-clearing and Damp-drying herbs (Ku Shen, Bai Xian Pi) alongside Blood-nourishing and Blood-invigorating herbs (Dang Gui, Sheng Di Huang, Bai Shao Yao, Chuan Xiong) 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, dermatological medications, antifungal medications, and pets managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. The manufacturer recommends using this formula for 1 to 3 months when combined with conventional medication, and up to 6 months when used independently. 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 Ku Shen Si Wu used for in TCVM?
Ku Shen Si Wu is most commonly recommended for dogs, cats, and horses with TCVM patterns of Blood deficiency combined with Heat and Damp-Heat accumulation in the skin and channels, presenting as hypersensitive skin, skin irritation, or chronic skin conditions. Holistic veterinarians frequently prescribe it for pets with skin patterns rooted in Blood deficiency with Heat, including those with environmental sensitivities or fungal-related skin concerns. The manufacturer lists no contraindications for this formula.
How is Ku Shen Si Wu 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 0.4g, 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, and resume only after consulting with a veterinarian.
How long can Ku Shen Si Wu be used?
The manufacturer recommends use for up to 6 months when used independently, or 1 to 3 months when used in combination with conventional medication. The appropriate duration will depend on the severity of the pattern and your pet's response, as assessed by your holistic veterinarian. Regular follow-up is recommended to monitor progress and adjust dosing as needed.
Can Ku Shen Si Wu be combined with conventional medications?
Ku Shen Si Wu can be used alongside conventional medications under veterinary supervision, with the manufacturer recommending a shorter course of 1 to 3 months in that context. If your pet is on prescription medications, particularly antifungal drugs, anticoagulants, or dermatological medications, your veterinarian will evaluate whether Ku Shen Si Wu is appropriate given your pet's full health picture and current treatment plan. Stop use immediately if your pet develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs, and resume only after consulting with a veterinarian.