Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Shao Fu Zhu Yu supports dogs, cats, and horses through traditional Chinese veterinary medicine (TCVM) actions that invigorate Qi and Blood and resolve stagnation. This nine-herb formula combines Blood-moving botanicals with warming herbs, reflecting its traditional focus on Cold-associated stagnation in the lower abdomen and lower Jiao. Based on Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang from Wang Qing-Ren’s Yi Lin Gai Cuo, it is available as a concentrated 90g powder, formula code B0029C, for mixing into food or feed. Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.
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What It Supports
- Qi and Blood movement: Combines herbs traditionally used to move Qi, invigorate Blood, and resolve stagnation.
- Lower Jiao support: Reflects the classical formula’s focus on stagnation in the lower abdominal region within TCVM pattern theory.
- Warming herbal actions: Gan Jiang, Rou Gui, and Xiao Hui Xiang contribute warming and Cold-dispersing actions alongside the Blood-moving herbs.
- Individualized TCVM care: Your veterinarian selects the formula according to your animal’s pattern and constitution rather than a symptom alone.
TCVM Principles
- Primary actions: Invigorate Qi and Blood and resolve stagnation.
- Classical antecedent: Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang from Yi Lin Gai Cuo (Corrections of Errors Among Physicians), written by Wang Qing-Ren in 1830.
- Contraindication: Do not use during pregnancy.
- Warning: Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea or other unusual signs, and contact your veterinarian.
Available Forms
- 90g Concentrated Powder: Highly concentrated granule format; mix into food for easy daily administration.
Suggested Use
- Concentrated Powder (90g), Dogs and Cats: Give 0.1g to 0.25g per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. One small level scoop holds approximately 0.3g of powder.
- Concentrated Powder (90g), Horses: Give 3g, approximately 2½ large scoops, twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. One large level scoop holds approximately 1.2g of powder.
- Duration: Use for up to 3 months, or as directed by your veterinarian.
These directions apply to the concentrated powder offered in this listing. Your authorizing veterinarian will select the appropriate dose within the manufacturer’s range. Do not use during pregnancy. Stop administration immediately if diarrhea or other unusual signs develop, and contact your veterinarian.
Ingredients
Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) - Red peony root; Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) - Sichuan lovage rhizome; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Chinese angelica root; Gan Jiang (Zingiber officinale) - Dried ginger rhizome; Pu Huang (Typha angustifolia) - Cattail pollen; Rou Gui (Cinnamomum cassia) - Cinnamon bark; Tao Ren (Prunus persica) - Peach kernel; Xiao Hui Xiang (Foeniculum vulgare) - Fennel fruit; Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis yanhusuo) - Corydalis tuber.
Botanical identification: Full botanical names are retained from the existing listing; the supplied manufacturer information provides abbreviated botanical names rather than complete species identifications.
Inactive ingredient: Gluten-free maltodextrin, as listed in the existing product information. Refer to the product label for the current ingredient declaration.
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Active Ingredient TCVM Actions
Shao Fu Zhu Yu combines a Blood-invigorating and stagnation-resolving layer with warming and Cold-dispersing herbs. Qi-moving actions complement these layers within the formula’s traditional lower Jiao focus.
- Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) - Red peony root: Traditionally invigorates Blood, disperses Blood stasis, and cools Blood.
- Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) - Sichuan lovage rhizome: Traditionally moves Qi, invigorates Blood, and dispels Wind.
- Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Chinese angelica root: Traditionally nourishes and invigorates Blood, combining Blood support with movement.
- Gan Jiang (Zingiber officinale) - Dried ginger rhizome: Traditionally warms the interior, disperses Cold, and supports Yang.
- Pu Huang (Typha angustifolia) - Cattail pollen: Traditionally invigorates Blood, disperses stasis, and has a traditional role in addressing bleeding patterns under practitioner guidance.
- Rou Gui (Cinnamomum cassia) - Cinnamon bark: Traditionally warms Yang, disperses Cold, and warms the channels.
- Tao Ren (Prunus persica) - Peach kernel: Traditionally invigorates Blood, disperses Blood stasis, and moistens the intestines.
- Xiao Hui Xiang (Foeniculum vulgare) - Fennel fruit: Traditionally warms the lower Jiao, disperses Cold, and regulates Qi.
- Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis yanhusuo) - Corydalis tuber: Traditionally moves Qi and Blood and supports comfort associated with stagnation.
Potential Drug Interactions
Jing Tang Shao Fu Zhu Yu contains multiple Blood-moving herbs, including Chi Shao, Chuan Xiong, Dang Gui, Tao Ren, and Yan Hu Suo, together with warming botanicals. Animals taking prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision because herb-drug interaction research in dogs, cats, and horses is limited.
Medication categories warranting extra caution include anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, sedatives and other nervous-system medications, hormonal medications, blood-glucose-lowering medications, and multiple prescription medications. Do not use during pregnancy. Stop administration immediately if diarrhea or other unusual signs develop. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your animal’s condition, medications, and laboratory results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shao Fu Zhu Yu used for in TCVM?
Shao Fu Zhu Yu is traditionally used to invigorate Qi and Blood and resolve stagnation, with a focus on Cold-associated stagnation in the lower abdomen and lower Jiao. Its classical antecedent is Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang from Yi Lin Gai Cuo, written by Wang Qing-Ren in 1830. Your authorizing veterinarian will determine whether this pattern matches your animal’s needs.
How is the concentrated powder administered and dosed?
Mix the powder into food or feed. For dogs and cats, give 0.1g to 0.25g per 10 to 20 lbs twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. One small level scoop holds approximately 0.3g. For horses, give 3g, approximately 2½ large scoops, twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. One large level scoop holds approximately 1.2g. Use for up to 3 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. These directions apply to concentrated powder, not capsules.
Can Shao Fu Zhu Yu be used during pregnancy, and when should it be stopped?
Do not use during pregnancy. Stop administration immediately if diarrhea or other unusual signs develop, and contact your veterinarian. Animals taking prescription medications should have their medication list reviewed before starting this formula.
How does Shao Fu Zhu Yu differ from a Blood-cooling formula?
Shao Fu Zhu Yu combines Blood-moving herbs with warming herbs such as Gan Jiang, Rou Gui, and Xiao Hui Xiang. A Blood-cooling formula emphasizes cooling actions instead. These approaches address different TCVM patterns and are not interchangeable simply because both may include Blood-invigorating herbs. Your veterinarian can determine whether warming, cooling, or another approach is appropriate.