Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Qing Fei San is a concentrated TCVM herbal formula that clears Lung Heat and supports lung function in dogs, cats, and horses. Available as a concentrated powder or concentrated capsules, it is formulated to address Lung Heat and Phlegm-Heat patterns affecting respiratory health and airway comfort. Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.
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What It Supports
- Lung Heat clearance: Clears Heat from the Lung system to address Lung Heat patterns contributing to respiratory discomfort, cough, and airway irritation.
- Phlegm-Heat resolution: Transforms Phlegm-Heat accumulation in the respiratory tract to support clear airways and normal breathing.
- Lung function support: Supports healthy Lung Qi and normal respiratory function through a focused Heat-clearing and Phlegm-transforming approach.
- Toxin resolution: Includes herbs that clear Heat and resolve toxicity to support the body's normal response to Heat-driven respiratory patterns.
TCVM Principles
- Primary action: Clear Lung Heat and support lung function.
- Approach: A focused 5-herb formula that combines Heat-clearing and toxin-resolving herbs with Phlegm-transforming and Lung-opening agents to address Lung Heat and Phlegm-Heat respiratory patterns directly.
- Classical antecedent: Qing Fei San, from Yuan Heng Liao Ma Ji (Yuan-Heng's Therapeutic Treatise of Horses), written by Yu Benyuan and Yu Benheng in 1608.
Available Forms
- Concentrated Powder (90g): High-potency concentrated powder; comes with a double-sided scoop and mixes directly into food for easy daily administration.
- 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.
Suggested Use
Dogs and Cats: 0.5g per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight, twice daily. For small dogs and cats, 1 to 3 capsules (0.2g each) per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight, twice daily.
Horses: Up to 100g twice daily as a top dressing on feed.
Use as needed for up to 3 months. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate dose and duration for your pet.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Ban Lan Gen (Isatis), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza), Jie Geng (Platycodon), Ting Li Zi (Lepidium), Zhe Bei Mu (Fritillaria)
Inactive Ingredients: Gluten-free maltodextrin (concentrated powder). Capsule variants also contain Bovine Gelatin.
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Active Ingredient TCVM Actions
Qing Fei San is a focused 5-herb formula in which each ingredient contributes a targeted action to clear Lung Heat and resolve Phlegm-Heat:
- Ban Lan Gen (Isatis) - Isatis Root: Clears Heat and resolves toxicity; a principal herb for Heat-driven respiratory patterns, supporting the body's normal response to pathogenic Heat in the Lung and throat.
- Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza) - Licorice Root: Harmonizes all herbs in the formula; soothes airway irritation, moistens the Lung, and moderates the harsh properties of the Heat-clearing herbs.
- 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.
- Ting Li Zi (Lepidium) - Pepperwort Seed: Drains Lung and expels Phlegm; a potent herb for Phlegm-Heat accumulation in the Lung, supporting the downward movement of Lung Qi and clearing fluid accumulation from the respiratory tract.
- Zhe Bei Mu (Fritillaria) - Zhejiang Fritillary Bulb: Clears Heat and transforms Phlegm; a principal herb for Phlegm-Heat cough and respiratory discomfort, particularly in Hot-type patterns with productive or irritating cough.
Potential Drug Interactions
Qing Fei San contains Heat-clearing and Phlegm-transforming herbs, including Ban Lan Gen (Isatis) and Ting Li Zi (Pepperwort Seed), which may affect cardiac function, fluid balance, and drug metabolism. 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 cardiac medications, diuretics, antibiotics or antiviral drugs used concurrently for respiratory conditions, 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 Qing Fei San used for in TCVM?
In Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Qing Fei San is indicated for Lung Heat and Phlegm-Heat patterns affecting the respiratory tract. It is commonly recommended for dogs, cats, and horses showing signs of cough, respiratory discomfort, nasal discharge, or airway irritation rooted in Lung Heat accumulation, particularly when accompanied by a red tongue with a yellow coat and a rapid, slippery pulse.
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. Capsules can be given whole or opened and sprinkled over food. For horses, administer the powder as a top dressing on feed. Dosing is based on species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the correct dose and schedule.
How does Qing Fei San differ from Red Lung for respiratory support?
Both Qing Fei San and Red Lung share the same classical name and source text (Qing Fei San from Yuan Heng Liao Ma Ji, 1608), but they are distinct Jing Tang formulas with different herb compositions. Qing Fei San is a focused 5-herb formula emphasizing Lung Heat clearance and Phlegm-Heat resolution. Red Lung is a broader formula that also addresses Blood circulation and Yin nourishment alongside Lung Fire clearance. Your authorizing veterinarian will determine which formula best matches your pet's TCVM pattern based on tongue, pulse, and clinical signs.
How long does it take to see results with Qing Fei San?
Results vary depending on the severity and chronicity of the condition. For acute Lung Heat patterns, many pet owners begin to notice improvements in respiratory comfort and cough frequency within 2 to 4 weeks of consistent use. This formula is recommended for use up to 3 months; your veterinarian will guide reassessment intervals based on your pet's response.