Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin is a concentrated TCVM herbal formula that clears Heat, eliminates Fire toxins, and disperses Wind-Heat in dogs, cats, and horses. Available as a concentrated powder, concentrated capsules, bulk powder, or teapills, it is formulated to address Wind-Heat toxin patterns affecting the head, throat, and upper Jiao. Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.
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What It Supports
- Heat clearance and Fire toxin elimination: Clears Heat and eliminates Fire toxins from the upper Jiao to address acute and intense Heat-toxin patterns affecting the head, throat, and lymphatic system.
- Wind-Heat dispersal: Disperses Wind-Heat from the exterior to address Wind-Heat invasion patterns with fever, swelling, and upper respiratory signs.
- Throat and lymph node support: Supports healthy throat and lymph node function through potent Heat-clearing and toxin-resolving herbs directed to the upper Jiao.
- Immune support: Supports the body's normal response to Heat-toxin and Wind-Heat immune challenges through a combined exterior-releasing and interior Heat-clearing approach.
TCVM Principles
- Primary action: Clear Heat, eliminate Fire toxins, and disperse Wind-Heat.
- Approach: Combines potent Heat-clearing and toxin-resolving herbs with Wind-Heat-dispersing and Qi-moving agents to address both the exterior Wind-Heat and the interior Fire toxin accumulation in the upper Jiao, with herbs that guide the formula upward to the head and throat.
- Classical antecedent: Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin (Universal Benefit Decoction to Eliminate Toxins), from Yi Fang Ji Jie (Analytic Collection of Medical Formulas), written by Wang Ang in 1682.
Available Forms
- Concentrated Powder (90g): High-potency concentrated powder; comes with a double-sided scoop and mixes directly into food for easy daily administration. One 90g bottle lasts approximately 2 weeks.
- Concentrated Capsules (0.5g, 100 Count): Convenient capsule format for medium to large dogs and horses; can be given whole or opened and mixed into food.
- Powder (600g): Bulk standard powder format; ideal for horses or extended use in multi-pet households.
- Teapills (200 Count): Traditional small pill format; can be hidden in food or a soft treat for easy administration.
Suggested Use
Concentrated Powder (90g) - Dogs and Cats: 0.1g to 0.25g per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight, twice daily. One small level scoop holds approximately 0.4g of powder.
Concentrated Powder (90g) - Horses: 3g (approximately 2.5 large scoops) twice daily. One large level scoop holds approximately 1.2g of powder.
Concentrated Capsules (0.5g) - Dogs and Cats: One 0.5g 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.
Horses: 3g twice daily.
Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate dose and duration for your pet.
Caution: Use with care in Qi-deficient or Yang-deficient patients. This is a strongly Heat-clearing formula; prolonged use in constitutionally weak animals may injure Qi and Yang. Your authorizing veterinarian will assess your pet's constitution before recommending this formula.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Ban Lan Gen (Isatis), Bo He (Mentha), Chai Hu (Bupleurum), Chen Pi (Citrus), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza), Huang Lian (Coptis), Huang Qin (Scutellaria), Jiang Can (Bombyx), Jie Geng (Platycodon), Jin Yin Hua (Lonicera), Lian Qiao (Forsythia), Niu Bang Zi (Arctium), Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga), Xuan Shen (Scrophularia)
Inactive Ingredients: Gluten-free maltodextrin (concentrated powder). Capsule variants also contain Bovine Gelatin. Teapills also contain activated carbon, botanical wax, and talcum. Standard powder contains no inactive ingredients.
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Active Ingredient TCVM Actions
Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin combines potent Heat-clearing and toxin-resolving herbs with Wind-Heat-dispersing agents and herbs that guide the formula upward to the head and throat:
- Ban Lan Gen (Isatis) - Isatis Root: Clears Heat and resolves toxicity; a principal herb for Fire toxin patterns affecting the throat and lymphatic system, with strong antitoxin action in the upper Jiao.
- Bo He (Mentha) - Peppermint: Disperses Wind-Heat from the exterior; clears the head and throat and guides the formula's action upward to the upper Jiao.
- Chai Hu (Bupleurum) - Bupleurum Root: Releases the exterior and raises Yang; disperses Wind-Heat and guides the formula upward to the head and throat alongside Sheng Ma.
- Chen Pi (Citrus) - Tangerine Peel: Moves Qi and dries Damp; prevents the heavy Heat-clearing herbs from causing Qi Stagnation and supports digestive function during treatment.
- Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza) - Licorice Root: Harmonizes all herbs in the formula; clears Heat and resolves toxicity, soothes throat irritation, and moderates the harsh properties of the potent Heat-clearing herbs.
- Huang Lian (Coptis) - Coptis Rhizome: Strongly clears Heat and resolves toxicity; addresses Fire and Heat accumulation in the Heart and Stomach as one of the most potent Heat-clearing herbs in this formula.
- Huang Qin (Scutellaria) - Scutellaria Root: Clears Heat and dries Damp; addresses Heat accumulation in the upper Jiao and Lung and supports the body's normal response to Heat-toxin patterns.
- Jiang Can (Bombyx) - Silkworm: Disperses Wind and resolves Phlegm; calms Liver Wind and addresses Wind-Phlegm accumulation in the throat and lymph nodes associated with Wind-Heat toxin patterns.
- Jie Geng (Platycodon) - Balloon Flower Root: Opens the Lung and benefits the throat; directs the formula upward to the respiratory tract and resolves Phlegm-Heat in the airways and throat.
- Jin Yin Hua (Lonicera) - Honeysuckle Flower: Clears Heat and resolves toxicity; addresses Heat at the Qi and Ying levels and supports the body's normal response to Wind-Heat toxin invasion.
- Lian Qiao (Forsythia) - Forsythia Fruit: Clears Heat and resolves toxicity; disperses clumping and addresses Heat-toxin accumulation in the upper Jiao and lymphatic system.
- Niu Bang Zi (Arctium) - Burdock Seed: Disperses Wind-Heat and benefits the throat; clears Heat toxins from the throat and skin and supports the resolution of swelling and lymph node involvement.
- Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga) - Bugbane Rhizome: Releases the exterior and raises Yang; clears Heat and resolves toxicity in the upper Jiao and guides the formula upward to the head and throat alongside Chai Hu.
- Xuan Shen (Scrophularia) - Figwort Root: Clears Heat and nourishes Yin; softens hardness and benefits the throat, addressing Phlegm-Fire and glandular swelling associated with Fire toxin patterns in the upper Jiao.
Potential Drug Interactions
Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin contains potent Heat-clearing herbs, including Huang Lian (Coptis) and Huang Qin (Scutellaria), which may affect hepatic drug metabolism, platelet function, and drug clearance. This formula is strongly Heat-clearing in nature and should be used with caution in Qi-deficient or Yang-deficient patients, as prolonged use may injure constitutional Qi and Yang. Pets currently 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, immunosuppressive drugs, antibiotics or antiviral drugs used concurrently for infectious or inflammatory conditions, and pets managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your pet's constitution, condition, current medications, and laboratory results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions is Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin used for in TCVM?
In Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin is indicated for Wind-Heat toxin patterns affecting the head and upper Jiao. It is commonly recommended for dogs, cats, and horses showing signs of fever, swollen lymph nodes, throat swelling or pain, facial swelling, upper respiratory inflammation, or skin eruptions rooted in Wind-Heat Fire toxin accumulation, particularly when accompanied by a red tongue with a yellow coat and a rapid, floating pulse.
Why should this formula be used with caution in Qi-deficient or Yang-deficient patients?
Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin is a strongly Heat-clearing formula containing multiple potent Cold-natured herbs, including Huang Lian (Coptis) and Huang Qin (Scutellaria). In animals that are constitutionally Qi-deficient or Yang-deficient, prolonged use of Cold-natured herbs can further injure Qi and Yang, worsening fatigue, digestive weakness, and cold sensitivity. Your authorizing veterinarian will assess your pet's constitution and determine whether this formula is appropriate, and may recommend a modified protocol or a different formula if significant deficiency is present.
How is this formula administered to dogs, cats, and horses?
The concentrated powder can be mixed directly into wet or dry food at each meal using the included double-sided scoop. Capsules can be given whole or opened and sprinkled over food. Teapills can be hidden in food or a soft treat for easy administration. The bulk 600g powder is ideal for horses or extended use. Dosing is based on species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the correct dose and schedule for your pet.
How does Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin differ from Qing Ying Tang for Heat-related conditions?
Qing Ying Tang addresses deep Heat at the Ying and Blood levels, making it appropriate for systemic Heat patterns with fever, restlessness, and bleeding that have penetrated beyond the Qi level. Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin addresses Wind-Heat Fire toxin patterns in the upper Jiao, making it appropriate for acute head and throat swelling, lymph node involvement, and upper respiratory Heat-toxin patterns. Your authorizing veterinarian will determine which formula best matches your pet's TCVM pattern based on tongue, pulse, and clinical signs.