Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Qing Ying Tang is a concentrated TCVM herbal formula that cools Blood, clears Heat, and nourishes Yin in dogs, cats, and horses. Rooted in the Wen Bing (Warm Disease) tradition, it is available as a concentrated powder or concentrated capsules and is formulated to address deep Heat and Blood Heat patterns affecting the Ying and Blood levels. Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.
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What It Supports
- Blood cooling: Cools Blood Heat to address bleeding, skin eruptions, and Heat signs at the Blood level associated with deep or chronic Heat patterns.
- Heat clearance: Clears Heat from the Ying and Blood levels, addressing deep pathogenic Heat that has penetrated beyond the Qi level.
- Yin nourishment: Replenishes Yin and generates fluids to address dryness and fluid depletion caused by intense Heat consuming Yin.
- Immune and inflammatory support: Supports the body's normal response to Heat-driven immune and inflammatory patterns through potent Heat-clearing and toxin-resolving herbs.
TCVM Principles
- Primary action: Cool Blood, clear Heat, and nourish Yin.
- Approach: Combines potent Heat-clearing and toxin-resolving herbs with Blood-cooling and Yin-nourishing agents to address deep Ying and Blood level Heat patterns, including those with bleeding, restlessness, and Yin depletion.
- Classical antecedent: Qing Ying Tang, from Wen Bing Tiao Bian (Systematic Differentiation of Warm Diseases), written by Wu Ju-Tang in 1798.
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.
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 0.3g 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.
Use as needed for up to 2 months. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate dose and duration for your pet.
Warning: Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Dan Shen (Salvia), Huang Lian (Coptis), Jin Yin Hua (Lonicera), Lian Qiao (Forsythia), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon), Mu Dan Pi (Moutan), Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia), Xuan Shen (Scrophularia)
Inactive Ingredients: Gluten-free maltodextrin (concentrated powder). Capsule variants also contain Bovine Gelatin.
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Active Ingredient TCVM Actions
Each herb in this formula contributes targeted actions that work together to clear deep Heat, cool Blood, and nourish Yin at the Ying and Blood levels:
- Dan Shen (Salvia) - Chinese Salvia Root: Invigorates Blood and clears Heat from the Heart and Blood level; addresses Blood Stagnation and restlessness accompanying deep Heat patterns.
- Huang Lian (Coptis) - Coptis Rhizome: Strongly clears Heat and resolves toxicity; addresses Fire and Heat accumulation in the Heart and Stomach and is one of the most potent Heat-clearing herbs in this formula.
- 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 Heat-driven inflammatory patterns.
- Lian Qiao (Forsythia) - Forsythia Fruit: Clears Heat and resolves toxicity; disperses clumping and addresses Heat accumulation in the upper Jiao and skin.
- Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon) - Ophiopogon Tuber: Nourishes Lung and Stomach Yin; moistens dryness and generates fluids to address Yin depletion from intense Heat.
- Mu Dan Pi (Moutan) - Tree Peony Root Bark: Clears Heat and cools Blood; invigorates Blood and addresses Blood Heat with bleeding or skin eruptions at the Blood level.
- Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia) - Raw Rehmannia Root: Clears Heat and cools Blood; the principal Yin-nourishing and Blood-cooling herb in this formula, addressing deep Heat consuming Yin and Blood.
- Xuan Shen (Scrophularia) - Figwort Root: Clears Heat and nourishes Yin; softens hardness and benefits the throat, addressing Phlegm-Fire and glandular swelling associated with deep Heat patterns.
Potential Drug Interactions
Qing Ying Tang contains potent Heat-clearing and Blood-invigorating herbs, including Huang Lian (Coptis) and Dan Shen (Chinese Salvia), which may affect platelet function, coagulation, hepatic metabolism, and drug clearance. 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, 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 condition, current medications, and laboratory results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions is Qing Ying Tang used for in TCVM?
In Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Qing Ying Tang is indicated for deep Heat patterns at the Ying and Blood levels. It is commonly recommended for dogs, cats, and horses showing signs of high fever, restlessness, skin eruptions, bleeding, or intense inflammatory conditions rooted in deep pathogenic Heat, particularly when accompanied by a deep red or crimson tongue and a rapid, thin pulse. It is one of the primary formulas in the Wen Bing tradition for addressing Heat that has penetrated beyond the Qi level.
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. Dosing is based on species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the correct dose and schedule. Stop administration immediately if diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs develop.
How does Qing Ying Tang differ from Red Lung for Heat-related conditions?
Red Lung clears Fire and cools the Lung, making it appropriate for Lung Heat and Fire patterns with respiratory signs. Qing Ying Tang addresses deep Heat at the Ying and Blood levels, making it appropriate for systemic Heat patterns with fever, restlessness, skin eruptions, or bleeding that have penetrated beyond the Qi level. 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 Ying Tang?
Results vary depending on the severity and acuity of the condition. For acute deep Heat patterns, you may notice improvements in fever, restlessness, and inflammatory signs within 1 to 3 weeks of consistent use under veterinary supervision. This formula is recommended for use up to 2 months; your veterinarian will guide reassessment intervals based on your pet's response and clinical findings.