Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Qi Performance is a concentrated TCVM herbal formula that tonifies Qi and Blood, moves Blood, and resolves Stagnation in dogs, cats, and horses. Available as a concentrated powder, concentrated capsules, standard capsules, or bulk powder, it supports vitality, performance, and recovery in animals with underlying Qi and Blood deficiency patterns. Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.
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What It Supports
- Qi and Blood tonification: Replenishes Qi and Blood to address deficiency patterns contributing to fatigue, poor recovery, reduced performance, and constitutional weakness.
- Blood movement and Stagnation resolution: Moves Blood and resolves Stagnation to support healthy circulation and address the Stagnation that commonly accompanies chronic Qi and Blood deficiency.
- Vitality and performance support: Supports energy, stamina, and recovery in working, athletic, and aging animals through a combined Qi-tonifying and Blood-nourishing approach.
- Liver and immune health: Supports healthy Liver Blood and immune function through Qi and Blood tonification and Stagnation resolution.
TCVM Principles
- Primary action: Tonify Qi and Blood, move Blood, and resolve Stagnation.
- Approach: Expands the classical Ba Zhen Tang (Eight-Treasure Decoction) base with Blood-moving and Stagnation-resolving herbs to address both the root Qi and Blood deficiency and the branch Stagnation pattern that develops when deficiency is chronic.
- Classical antecedent: Modified Ba Zhen Tang (Eight-Treasure Decoction), from Zheng Ti Lei Yao (Catalogue Essentials for Correcting the Body), written by Xue Li-Zhai in 1529.
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 concentrated capsule format for medium to large dogs and horses; can be given whole or opened and mixed into food.
- Capsules (0.5g, 200 Count): Standard capsule format in a larger count; 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.
Suggested Use
Concentrated Powder (90g) - Dogs and Cats: 0.5 to 1 small scoop per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight, twice daily. One small level scoop holds approximately 0.25g 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.
Recommended protocol for performance animals: Use for 2 months before competition. After the initial treatment period, alternate 1 month on and 1 month off as needed. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate dose and duration for your pet.
Contraindications: Do not use in patients with a history of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) or nosebleeds.
Warning: Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea or other unusual signs.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Bai Shao Yao (Paeonia), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes), Dang Gui (Angelica), Dang Shen (Codonopsis), He Shou Wu (Polygonum), Huang Qi (Astragalus), Mu Dan Pi (Moutan), Shan Zha (Crataegus), Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-Fried Licorice)
Inactive Ingredients: Gluten-free maltodextrin (concentrated powder). Capsule variants contain Bovine Gelatin. Standard powder contains no inactive ingredients.
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Active Ingredient TCVM Actions
Qi Performance expands the classical Ba Zhen Tang base with Blood-moving and Stagnation-resolving herbs to address both root deficiency and branch Stagnation:
- Bai Shao Yao (Paeonia) - White Peony Root: Nourishes Blood and Yin; softens the Liver, relieves cramping, and moderates the Blood-moving herbs to prevent over-dispersion of Blood.
- Bai Zhu (Atractylodes) - White Atractylodes Rhizome: Strongly tonifies Spleen Qi and dries Damp; supports healthy digestive function and nutrient absorption as a principal Qi tonic in the Ba Zhen Tang base.
- Dang Gui (Angelica) - Chinese Angelica Root: Nourishes and invigorates Blood; a principal Blood tonic and Blood-moving herb that addresses both deficiency and Stagnation simultaneously.
- Dang Shen (Codonopsis) - Codonopsis Root: Tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi; supports energy, appetite, and immune function as the principal Qi tonic alongside Bai Zhu in the Ba Zhen Tang base.
- He Shou Wu (Polygonum) - Fo-Ti Root: Nourishes Liver and Kidney Blood and Essence; supports healthy coat, stamina, and constitutional vitality in aging or deficient animals.
- Huang Qi (Astragalus) - Astragalus Root: Strongly tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi and enhances Wei Qi; supports immune function, energy, and the body's defensive capacity alongside the Blood tonics.
- Mu Dan Pi (Moutan) - Tree Peony Root Bark: Clears Heat and cools Blood; invigorates Blood and resolves Stagnation, addressing the Heat that can accumulate when Blood Stagnation is chronic.
- Shan Zha (Crataegus) - Hawthorn Berry: Moves Blood and resolves Stagnation; supports healthy cardiovascular circulation and digestive function, particularly in animals with food Stagnation alongside Blood deficiency.
- Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-Fried Licorice) - Prepared Licorice Root: Harmonizes all herbs in the formula; tonifies Spleen and Heart Qi and moderates the properties of the Blood-moving herbs. The honey-fried preparation enhances its Qi-tonifying action compared to raw licorice.
Potential Drug Interactions
Qi Performance contains Blood-invigorating and Qi-tonifying herbs, including Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica) and Shan Zha (Hawthorn Berry), which may affect platelet function, coagulation, cardiovascular function, and drug metabolism. This formula is contraindicated in animals with a history of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) or nosebleeds due to its Blood-moving properties. 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, cardiac medications, immunosuppressive drugs, 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 Qi Performance used for in TCVM?
In Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Qi Performance is indicated for Qi and Blood deficiency with Blood Stagnation patterns. It is commonly recommended for working, athletic, and aging dogs, cats, and horses showing signs of fatigue, reduced stamina, poor recovery after exercise, muscle weakness, pale mucous membranes, or dull coat associated with Qi and Blood deficiency, particularly when accompanied by a pale or slightly purple tongue and a thin, weak, or choppy pulse.
Why is Qi Performance contraindicated for animals with EIPH or nosebleeds?
Qi Performance contains Blood-moving herbs, including Dang Gui, Mu Dan Pi, and Shan Zha, which invigorate Blood circulation and resolve Stagnation. In animals with a history of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) or nosebleeds, these Blood-moving properties may increase the risk of bleeding. This formula should not be used in such animals; your authorizing veterinarian will recommend an alternative formula appropriate for your pet's pattern.
How is this formula administered to dogs, cats, and horses?
Mix the concentrated powder directly into wet or dry food at each meal using the included double-sided scoop. You can give capsules whole or open them and sprinkle the contents over food. The bulk 600g powder is ideal for horses or extended use. For performance horses, the recommended protocol is 2 months of use before competition, followed by alternating 1 month on and 1 month off as needed. Dosing is based on species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the correct dose and schedule.
How long does it take to see results with Qi Performance?
Results vary depending on the severity and chronicity of the condition. Many pet owners and horse owners begin to notice improvements in energy, stamina, coat quality, and recovery within 4 to 8 weeks of consistent use. For performance animals, the recommended initial course is 2 months before competition; your veterinarian will guide reassessment and the on/off cycling schedule based on your animal's response and clinical findings.