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Jing Tang Lily Combination Formula Concentrated 90g Powder  - TCVM Pet Supply

Jing Tang Liver Happy Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and Horses

Veterinary Authorization Required for TCVM Herbal Formulas - TCVM Pet Supply

Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Liver Happy (Shu Gan San) is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula that soothes Liver Qi, clears Heat, and resolves stagnation in dogs, cats, and horses. A modification of the classical Chai Hu Shu Gan from Jing Yue Quan Shu (Collected Treatises of Zhang Jing-Yue, written by Zhang Jie-Bin in 1624), this ten-herb formula combines a principal Liver Qi-soothing core (Chai Hu, Xiang Fu), Heat-clearing herbs (Mu Dan Pi, Zhi Zi, Bo He), Qi-moving and middle Jiao-harmonizing herbs (Qing Pi, Chen Pi), and Blood-nourishing and harmonizing herbs (Dang Gui, Bai Shao Yao, Gan Cao) to address both the Liver Qi stagnation and the Heat that arises from prolonged stagnation. Available in concentrated powder (90g), concentrated capsules (0.5g or 0.2g), whitefish-flavored tincture (7500mg), standard powder (200g or 600g), or teapills (200 count). No contraindications or warnings listed. Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.

VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation

What It Supports

  • Liver Qi soothing and stagnation resolution: Chai Hu is the chief herb and soothes Liver Qi, releases constraint, and disperses the root Liver Qi stagnation; Xiang Fu moves Liver Qi and supports smooth Qi flow through the Liver and Gallbladder channels as the primary Qi-moving pair; Bo He assists Chai Hu in dispersing stagnation and clearing the upper body
  • Heat clearance: Mu Dan Pi clears Heat, cools Blood, and invigorates Blood to address the Heat and mild Blood stasis arising from prolonged Liver Qi stagnation; Zhi Zi drains Fire downward through the urinary tract and supports the formula's Heat-clearing action alongside Mu Dan Pi
  • Qi movement through the middle Jiao: Qing Pi strongly moves Liver Qi, breaks Qi accumulation in the Liver and Gallbladder channels, and dispels stagnation in the flanks; Chen Pi moves Qi, dries Dampness, and harmonizes the middle Jiao, supporting smooth Qi flow through the Spleen and Stomach alongside Qing Pi
  • Blood nourishment and Liver softening: Dang Gui nourishes and invigorates Blood and addresses the Blood deficiency that commonly accompanies Liver Qi stagnation; Bai Shao Yao nourishes Blood and Yin, softens the Liver, and moderates Liver Qi to prevent over-coursing from the strong Qi-moving herbs; together they form the formula's principal Blood-nourishing pair
  • Formula harmonization: Gan Cao tonifies Spleen Qi and harmonizes all ten herbs, moderating the dispersing and moving properties of the Qi-moving and Heat-clearing herbs to ensure balanced formula action

TCVM Principles

  • Primary action: Soothe Liver Qi, clear Heat, and resolve stagnation
  • Classical antecedent: Liver Happy (Shu Gan San) is a modification of Chai Hu Shu Gan from Jing Yue Quan Shu (Collected Treatises of Zhang Jing-Yue), written by Zhang Jie-Bin in 1624
  • Contraindications: None listed
  • Warning: None listed

Available Forms

  • 90g Concentrated Powder: Highly concentrated granule format; mix into food for easy daily administration
  • 0.5g Concentrated Capsules (100 Count): Standard concentrated capsule format for medium to large dogs; can be given directly or hidden in food or a soft treat
  • 0.2g Concentrated Capsules (50 Count): Smaller concentrated capsule option suited for cats and small dogs; can be given directly or hidden in food or a soft treat
  • 7500mg Tincture (Whitefish-flavored): Liquid tincture with whitefish flavoring for easy palatability; administer directly or mix into food. Each full dropper contains approximately 20 drops. Store refrigerated for best results
  • 200g Powder: Standard (non-concentrated) powder for flexible dosing; mix into food as a top dressing
  • 600g Powder: Larger standard powder supply for extended use or equine dosing; mix into food as a top dressing
  • Teapills (200 Count): Traditional small pill format; can be hidden in food or a soft treat for easy administration

Suggested Use

Concentrated Powder (90g) - Dogs and Cats: 0.5 to 1 small scoop per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight, twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. One small level scoop holds approximately 0.25g of powder.

Concentrated Powder (90g) - Horses: 3g (approximately 2.5 large scoops) twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. 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, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Concentrated Capsules (0.2g) - Cats: One 0.2g capsule once daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Concentrated Capsules (0.2g) - Dogs: One 0.2g capsule per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight, twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Tincture - Dogs and Cats: 10 drops per 5 to 10 lbs of body weight, twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. Each full dropper contains approximately 20 drops. Store refrigerated for best results.

Horses: 3g twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate dose and duration for your pet.

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Bai Shao Yao (Paeonia lactiflora), White peony root; Bo He (Mentha haplocalyx), Peppermint herb; Chai Hu (Bupleurum chinense), Bupleurum root; Chen Pi (Citrus reticulata), Tangerine peel; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Chinese angelica root; Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis), Licorice root; Mu Dan Pi (Paeonia suffruticosa), Moutan bark; Qing Pi (Citrus reticulata viride), Green tangerine peel; Xiang Fu (Cyperus rotundus), Cyperus rhizome; Zhi Zi (Gardenia jasminoides), Gardenia fruit.

Inactive ingredients: Gluten-free maltodextrin (concentrated powder format). Concentrated and standard capsule formats also contain bovine gelatin. Tincture format also contains whitefish flavoring and vegetable glycerin. Teapill format also contains activated carbon, botanical wax, and talcum. Standard powder formats contain no inactive ingredients.

VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation

Active Ingredient TCVM Actions

Liver Happy (Shu Gan San) is a ten-herb formula organized in four functional layers: a principal Liver Qi-soothing core (Chai Hu, Xiang Fu, Bo He), Heat-clearing deputies (Mu Dan Pi, Zhi Zi), Qi-moving and middle Jiao-harmonizing herbs (Qing Pi, Chen Pi), and Blood-nourishing and harmonizing herbs (Dang Gui, Bai Shao Yao, Gan Cao):

  • Chai Hu (Bupleurum chinense) - Bupleurum root: The chief herb; soothes Liver Qi, releases stagnation, and disperses the constrained Liver Qi that is the root of the Liver Qi stagnation with Heat pattern; guides the formula's action to the Liver and Gallbladder channels
  • Xiang Fu (Cyperus rotundus) - Cyperus rhizome: Moves Liver Qi and resolves stagnation; works with Chai Hu as the primary Qi-moving pair, extending the formula's Qi-soothing action through the Liver, Gallbladder, and flanks
  • Bo He (Mentha haplocalyx) - Peppermint herb: Disperses Wind-Heat, clears the head and eyes, and assists Chai Hu in soothing Liver Qi and dispersing stagnation; a light, ascending herb that helps vent constrained Liver Qi upward and outward
  • Mu Dan Pi (Paeonia suffruticosa) - Moutan bark: Clears Heat, cools Blood, and invigorates Blood; the principal Heat-clearing herb in the formula, addressing the Heat and mild Blood stasis that arise from prolonged Liver Qi stagnation
  • Zhi Zi (Gardenia jasminoides) - Gardenia fruit: Clears Heat, drains Fire, and promotes urination; drains stagnant Heat downward and out through the urinary tract and supports Mu Dan Pi's Heat-clearing action as the second Heat-clearing deputy
  • Qing Pi (Citrus reticulata viride) - Green tangerine peel: Strongly moves Liver Qi, breaks Qi stagnation, and disperses accumulation in the Liver and Gallbladder channels and flanks; a more forceful Qi-moving herb than Chen Pi, targeting the Liver and lower Jiao specifically
  • Chen Pi (Citrus reticulata) - Tangerine peel: Moves Qi, dries Dampness, and harmonizes the middle Jiao; supports smooth Qi flow through the Spleen and Stomach and prevents Dampness accumulation alongside the formula's Qi-moving herbs
  • Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Chinese angelica root: Nourishes and invigorates Blood; addresses the Blood deficiency that commonly accompanies Liver Qi stagnation and ensures the Liver has sufficient Blood to support smooth Qi flow after the stagnation is resolved
  • Bai Shao Yao (Paeonia lactiflora) - White peony root: Nourishes Blood and Yin; softens the Liver and moderates Liver Qi to prevent over-dispersing from the strong Qi-moving herbs; works with Dang Gui as the formula's principal Blood-nourishing pair
  • Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) - Licorice root: Tonifies Spleen Qi and harmonizes all ten herbs; moderates the moving and dispersing properties of Chai Hu, Xiang Fu, Qing Pi, and Chen Pi to ensure balanced and sustained formula action throughout treatment

Potential Drug Interactions

Liver Happy contains Liver Qi-moving and Heat-clearing herbs, including Chai Hu (bupleurum root), Mu Dan Pi (moutan bark), Zhi Zi (gardenia fruit), and Qing Pi (green tangerine peel), alongside Blood-nourishing herbs including Dang Gui (Chinese angelica root) and Bai Shao Yao (white peony root), which may affect hepatic drug metabolism, platelet activity, and hormone metabolism. Pets on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision, as herb-drug interaction research in dogs, cats, and horses remains limited.

Medication categories warranting extra caution include anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, hepatic medications, hormone-modulating drugs, and pets managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your pet's condition, current medications, and laboratory results.

VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation

Frequently Asked Questions

What conditions is Liver Happy used for in TCVM?

Liver Happy (Shu Gan San) is indicated in TCVM for Liver Qi stagnation with Heat, where prolonged Liver Qi constraint has generated internal Heat. Holistic veterinarians commonly recommend it for dogs, cats, and horses showing signs of Liver Qi stagnation with Heat, including digestive disruption, irritability, flank soreness, or systemic Heat signs associated with Liver constraint, particularly when accompanied by a red-tipped tongue and a wiry, rapid pulse. No contraindications or warnings are listed for this formula. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate TCVM pattern diagnosis before recommending Liver Happy.

How is Liver Happy administered, and what are the dosing guidelines?

Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance. For the 90g concentrated powder, the dose for dogs and cats is 0.5 to 1 small scoop per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian; the small scoop holds approximately 0.25g. For horses, the standard dose is 3g (approximately 2.5 large scoops) twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian; the large scoop holds approximately 1.2g. For 0.5g concentrated capsules, the guideline is one capsule per 20 to 40 lbs of body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. For 0.2g concentrated capsules, cats receive one capsule once daily, or as directed by your veterinarian; dogs receive one capsule per 10 to 20 lbs twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. For the tincture, the guideline is 10 drops per 5 to 10 lbs of body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian; each full dropper contains approximately 20 drops, and the tincture should be stored refrigerated. Mix concentrated powder directly into wet or dry food at each meal. Capsules and teapills can be given directly or hidden in food or a soft treat.

How does Liver Happy differ from Xiao Yao San?

Both Liver Happy (Shu Gan San) and Xiao Yao San address Liver Qi stagnation, but they differ in therapeutic emphasis. Xiao Yao San focuses on Liver Qi stagnation with Spleen deficiency and Blood deficiency, combining Liver-soothing herbs with Spleen-strengthening and Blood-nourishing agents. Liver Happy adds potent Heat-clearing herbs (Mu Dan Pi, Zhi Zi) and stronger Qi-moving agents (Xiang Fu, Qing Pi) to the Chai Hu Shu Gan base, making it more appropriate for patterns where prolonged Liver Qi stagnation has generated significant internal Heat. Your holistic veterinarian will determine which formula best matches your pet's specific TCVM pattern.

Can Liver Happy be combined with other TCVM formulas or conventional medications?

Liver Happy is sometimes used alongside other TCVM formulas as part of a comprehensive Liver Qi and Heat support protocol, but your authorizing veterinarian should always guide combination use. If your pet is on prescription medications, particularly anticoagulants or hepatic medications, your veterinarian will evaluate whether Liver Happy is appropriate given your pet's full health picture and current treatment plan. No contraindications or warnings are listed for this formula.

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Kristi Goldstein
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Jing Tang Liver Happy

Thank you for the positive review, Kristi! I'm glad to hear Jing Tang Liver Happy is working well for your pet. Sincerely, Samantha

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Janeice Anderson
Super good

This in combination with Denamarin is bring my dogs liver values down who has cushings disease. So happy it’s working.

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Erin Anderson

Jing Tang Liver Happy 200g Powder

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STEPHANIE ISZAK
Liver Happy Pills

My 13 year old baby has a slightly enlarged liver. I truly feel these have helped her. Her liver function tests are better. She is also on Body Sore and Sang Zhi San.

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Roxanne O’Guin
Using for anxiety

My dog seems to be less nervous overall. It was thundering last night and it woke me up instead of her waking me up standing on my head. I do wish it crushed easier, but it’s helping her!