Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Xiang Lian San is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) formula that clears Damp-Heat and strengthens the Spleen and Stomach to support gastrointestinal health and digestive balance in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on the classical Xiang Lian Wan, this nine-herb formula addresses the pattern of Damp-Heat accumulation in the gastrointestinal tract by combining Heat-clearing and Damp-drying herbs with Spleen-strengthening and digestive-moving agents to relieve diarrhea, digestive discomfort, and GI inflammation. Available in concentrated powder and concentrated capsules. Dosing varies by species, body weight, and health condition; your authorizing veterinarian will determine the appropriate dose following a TCVM evaluation.
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What It Supports
- Damp-Heat clearance: Clears pathological Damp-Heat from the gastrointestinal tract to relieve diarrhea, loose stools, and GI inflammation associated with Damp-Heat patterns.
- Spleen and Stomach strengthening: Tonifies Spleen Qi and restores the Spleen's ability to transform and transport, addressing the root deficiency that allows Damp-Heat to accumulate.
- Digestive comfort: Supports pets experiencing diarrhea, loose stools, abdominal discomfort, or digestive upset associated with Damp-Heat and Spleen deficiency patterns.
- Food stagnation relief: Moves food accumulation and supports healthy digestive motility through digestive-moving herbs.
- GI health: Supports overall gastrointestinal balance, appetite, and digestive function in pets with Damp-Heat and Spleen deficiency patterns.
TCVM Principles
- Primary action: Clear Damp-Heat, strengthen Spleen and Stomach.
- Classical antecedent: Xiang Lian Wan from Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era), written by Chen Shi-Wen et al. in 1080.
Available Forms
- 90g Concentrated Powder: Highly concentrated granule format; mix into food for easy daily administration. Comes with a double-sided scoop.
- 0.5g Concentrated Capsules (100 Count): Pre-measured concentrated capsule format for precise, convenient dosing.
- 0.2g Concentrated Capsules (50 Count): Smaller concentrated capsule option suited for small dogs and cats under 10 lbs.
Ingredients
Active ingredients: Bai Tou Weng (Pulsatilla chinensis), Chinese pulsatilla root; Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala), White atractylodes rhizome; Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea), Atractylodes rhizome; Chuan Mu Xiang (Vladimiria souliei), Vladimiria root; Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis), Coptis rhizome; Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare), Barley sprout; Shan Zha (Crataegus pinnatifida), Hawthorn berry; Shen Qu (Massa medicata fermentata), Medicated leaven; Wu Yao (Lindera aggregata), Lindera root.
Inactive ingredients: Depending on the preparation, inactive ingredients may include gluten-free maltodextrin or bovine gelatin.
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Active Ingredient TCVM Actions
Xiang Lian San combines Heat-clearing and Damp-drying herbs with Spleen-strengthening and digestive-moving agents to address both the Damp-Heat accumulation and the underlying Spleen deficiency:
- Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis), Coptis rhizome: The chief herb; powerfully clears Heat, dries Dampness, and resolves toxins in the gastrointestinal tract, directly addressing the Damp-Heat pattern causing diarrhea and GI inflammation.
- Bai Tou Weng (Pulsatilla chinensis), Chinese pulsatilla root: Clears Heat, resolves toxins, and cools Blood, particularly effective for Damp-Heat diarrhea with Heat toxin patterns in the large intestine.
- Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea), Atractylodes rhizome: Strongly dries Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, and dispels the Damp component of the Damp-Heat pattern.
- Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala), White atractylodes rhizome: Strengthens the Spleen, dries Dampness, and supports the Spleen's ability to transform and transport, addressing the root deficiency.
- Chuan Mu Xiang (Vladimiria souliei), Vladimiria root: Moves Qi, relieves pain, and supports smooth Qi flow through the gastrointestinal tract, relieving abdominal discomfort and distension.
- Wu Yao (Lindera aggregata), Lindera root: Moves Qi, warms the lower Jiao, and disperses cold stagnation, supporting smooth Qi flow and relieving abdominal discomfort.
- Shan Zha (Crataegus pinnatifida), Hawthorn berry: Moves food accumulation, promotes digestion, and invigorates Blood, particularly effective for meat and fat food stagnation contributing to digestive upset.
- Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare), Barley sprout: Moves food accumulation, promotes digestion, and supports the Spleen and Stomach in processing grain and starchy foods.
- Shen Qu (Massa medicata fermentata), Medicated leaven: Moves food accumulation, harmonizes the Stomach, and supports overall digestive motility and function.
Potential Drug Interactions
Xiang Lian San contains potent Heat-clearing and Damp-drying herbs (Huang Lian, Bai Tou Weng, Cang Zhu) alongside Qi-moving and digestive-moving agents (Chuan Mu Xiang, Wu Yao, Shan Zha) that may interact with certain medications. Pets 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 gastrointestinal medications, antibiotic or antimicrobial medications, anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, 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 Xiang Lian San used for in TCVM?
Xiang Lian San is most commonly recommended for dogs, cats, and horses with TCVM patterns of Damp-Heat accumulation in the gastrointestinal tract combined with Spleen Qi deficiency. Holistic veterinarians frequently prescribe it for pets experiencing diarrhea, loose stools, GI inflammation, or digestive discomfort rooted in Damp-Heat and food stagnation patterns. The manufacturer lists no contraindications or warnings for this formula.
How is Xiang Lian San administered, and what are the recommended doses?
Dosing varies by species, body weight, and health condition; your authorizing veterinarian will determine the appropriate dose following a TCVM evaluation. For dogs and cats using 0.5g concentrated capsules, the general guideline is one 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 is typical. For the 90g concentrated powder, the dose for dogs and cats is 0.1g to 0.25g per 10 to 20 lbs twice daily, with the included small scoop holding approximately 0.4g. For horses, the standard dose is 3g (approximately 2 large scoops) twice daily, with the large scoop holding approximately 1.5g.
How long does it take to see results with Xiang Lian San?
Response time varies by individual pet, the severity of the Damp-Heat pattern, and the format used. For acute digestive upset, many pet owners begin to notice improvements in stool consistency and digestive comfort within 3 to 7 days of consistent use. For chronic or recurrent Damp-Heat patterns, you may need a longer course of treatment. The manufacturer recommends use for up to 6 months. Regular follow-up with your holistic veterinarian is recommended to monitor progress and adjust dosing as needed.
Can Xiang Lian San be combined with other TCVM formulas or medications?
Xiang Lian San is sometimes used alongside other TCVM formulas as part of a comprehensive digestive support protocol, but your authorizing veterinarian should always guide combination use. If your pet is on prescription medications, particularly gastrointestinal medications, antibiotics, or anticoagulants, your veterinarian will evaluate whether Xiang Lian San is appropriate given your pet's full health picture and current treatment plan. The manufacturer lists no contraindications or warnings for this formula.