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Kan Essentials Benefit Hips and Knees Formula (Xiao Chai Hu Jia Qin Jiao Tang) is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula formulated to resolve Shao Yang patterns, expel Wind Damp Cold from the meridians, and ensure the smooth flow of Qi along the longitudinal axis of the body and from the body core to the limbs to support healthy hips, knees, joints, spine, and hind limbs. Recommended by holistic veterinarians, this formula contains all the herbs of the classical Minor Bupleurum (Xiao Chai Hu Tang), first published in the Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Febrile Disease) by Zhang Zhong-Jing as early as 200 A.D., with Large-leaf Gentian Root added to guide the formula into the Gallbladder channel and expel Wind Damp from the channels. Available in liquid and tablet forms. Dosing varies by species and body weight - your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.
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Chai Hu (Bupleurum chinense), Hong Ren Shen (Panax ginseng, red), Qin Jiao (Gentiana macrophylla), Huang Qin (Scutellaria baicalensis), Fa Ban Xia (Pinellia ternata, licorice-cured), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis), Gan Jiang (Zingiber officinale, dried), Hong Zao (Ziziphus jujuba, red fruit)
Inactive ingredients vary by form; liquid extracts contain alcohol and water; tablets may contain excipients standard to tablet manufacturing.
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Benefit Hips and Knees Formula is built on Minor Bupleurum (Xiao Chai Hu Tang) with Large-leaf Gentian Root added as the key channel-guiding herb. Each herb plays a precise role in resolving Shao Yang disharmony, expelling Wind Damp, and restoring smooth Qi flow to the hips, knees, and Gallbladder channel.
Benefit Hips and Knees Formula contains several potent Chinese herbs, including Qi-moving, Wind Damp-expelling, and Phlegm-transforming herbs with known musculoskeletal, hepatic, and gastrointestinal activity. Because herb-drug interaction research in dogs and cats is limited, pets taking prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision. Avoid use in animals with Liver Yang rising.
Extra caution may be appropriate for pets receiving hepatic medications, gastrointestinal medications, NSAIDs, immunosuppressive drugs, or multiple prescription medications. Your veterinarian can determine whether Benefit Hips and Knees Formula is appropriate based on your pet's condition, medications, and laboratory results.
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In Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Benefit Hips and Knees Formula (Xiao Chai Hu Jia Qin Jiao Tang) is traditionally used to resolve Shao Yang patterns and expel Wind Damp Cold from the meridians. Built on the classical Minor Bupleurum formula (Xiao Chai Hu Tang, ca. 200 A.D.) with Large-leaf Gentian Root added, it is specifically designed to ensure smooth Qi flow to all joints over which the Gallbladder channel passes, especially the hips and stifle, to support healthy joints, spine, and hind limbs.
Benefit Hips and Knees Formula is available in liquid extract (1 oz, 4 oz, or 8 oz) or 500mg tablets (60, 120, or 300 count). Liquid can be mixed into food or administered directly; tablets can be given directly or hidden in food. Dosing varies by species and body weight - your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.
Results vary by individual and the severity of the pattern. Some animals may show improvement in joint comfort and mobility relatively quickly, while those with more chronic or established Shao Yang disharmony and Wind Damp patterns may require several weeks of consistent use. Your authorizing veterinarian can help set appropriate expectations based on your pet's TCVM diagnosis.
Always consult your veterinarian before combining Benefit Hips and Knees Formula with other medications or supplements. Your authorizing veterinarian will monitor for potential interactions through routine lab work and diagnostic testing. Key interactions to discuss include hepatic medications, gastrointestinal medications, and NSAIDs. See the Potential Drug Interactions section above for details.
I am looking for the Kan Essentials Benefit Hips and Knee TABLET formulation. Am I able to purchase the tablet product from you?
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Yes. However, please be informed that we require vet authorization for all our TCVM orders. Please use this link to request approval from your vet: https://tcvmpet.com/pages/get-an-authorization
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