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Jing Tang Dandruff Formula Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and Horses

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Jing Tang Coix Formula Teapills #200  - TCVM Pet Supply

Jing Tang Dandruff Formula Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and Horses

Veterinary Authorization Required for TCVM Herbal Formulas - TCVM Pet Supply

Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Dandruff Formula is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) formula that nourishes Yin and Blood, clears Wind-Heat, and supports animals with hypersensitive skin to address Blood and Yin deficiency with Wind-Heat patterns in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on a modification of Si Wu Tang from Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era, 1080), written by Chen Shi-Wen et al., this nine-herb formula combines the classical Blood-nourishing base of Si Wu Tang with Wind-Heat-clearing, itching-stopping, and Blood-invigorating herbs specifically selected for skin patterns rooted in Blood and Yin deficiency with Wind-Heat. 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

  • Yin and Blood nourishment: Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin and Heart and Liver Blood to address the Blood and Yin deficiency component underlying chronic skin patterns, supporting the skin's nourishment through the Blood and Yin that moisten and nourish the skin and coat.
  • Wind-Heat clearance: Clears Wind-Heat from the skin channels and surface, addressing the Wind-Heat component of hypersensitive skin patterns that generates itching, redness, and skin reactivity.
  • Hypersensitive skin support: Addresses the Blood and Yin deficiency with Wind-Heat pattern underlying hypersensitive skin presentations, supporting the skin's resilience and reducing the reactivity associated with Blood and Yin deficiency failing to nourish and anchor Wind in the skin channels.
  • Blood invigoration: Invigorates Blood and promotes smooth Blood flow through the skin channels, addressing the Blood stagnation component that often accompanies chronic skin conditions rooted in Blood deficiency.

TCVM Principles

  • Primary action: Nourish Yin and Blood, clear Wind-Heat, and support animals with hypersensitive skin.
  • Classical antecedent: Modified Si Wu Tang 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 (large scoop holds approximately 1.2g; small scoop holds approximately 0.3g). One 90g concentrated supply lasts approximately 2 weeks at standard dosing.
  • 0.5g Concentrated Capsules (100 Count): Pre-measured concentrated capsule format for precise, convenient dosing.

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus dasycarpus), Dictamnus root bark; Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), Red sage root; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Dong quai root; Di Fu Zi (Kochia scoparia), Kochia fruit; He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum), Fo-ti root; Ji Xue Teng (Millettia reticulata), Millettia stem; Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa, raw), Raw rehmannia root; Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa, prepared), Prepared rehmannia root; Xuan Shen (Scrophularia ningpoensis), Scrophularia root.

Inactive ingredients: Concentrated powder contains gluten-free maltodextrin; concentrated capsules contain bovine gelatin and gluten-free maltodextrin.

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Active Ingredient TCVM Actions

Dandruff Formula is a nine-herb modification of Si Wu Tang combining the classical Blood-nourishing base with Wind-Heat-clearing, itching-stopping, and Blood-invigorating herbs specifically selected for skin patterns rooted in Blood and Yin deficiency with Wind-Heat:

  • Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa, prepared), Prepared rehmannia root: The primary Blood-nourishing and Yin-tonifying chief herb; nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin and Blood, tonifies Jing, and provides the deep Yin and Blood nourishment that forms the foundation of the formula's Blood-nourishing strategy. The prepared (Shu) form is more tonifying and warming than raw Rehmannia.
  • Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa, raw), Raw rehmannia root: Clears Heat, cools Blood, and nourishes Yin; works with Shu Di Huang as the primary Rehmannia pair, adding the Heat-clearing and Blood-cooling action of the raw form to the deep Yin and Blood nourishment of the prepared form. The dual Rehmannia combination addresses both the Yin deficiency and the Heat component of the pattern.
  • Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Dong quai root: Nourishes Blood, invigorates Blood, and moistens the skin; the primary Blood-nourishing and Blood-invigorating herb from the classical Si Wu Tang base, addressing both the Blood deficiency and the Blood stagnation component of chronic skin patterns.
  • He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum), Fo-ti root: Nourishes Liver and Kidney Blood and Yin, and tonifies Jing; works with Shu Di Huang and Dang Gui as the primary Blood and Yin-nourishing trio, providing deep Liver and Kidney Blood nourishment to support the skin's nourishment through the Blood.
  • Ji Xue Teng (Millettia reticulata), Millettia stem: Nourishes Blood, invigorates Blood, and promotes smooth Blood flow through the channels; works with Dang Gui as the primary Blood-invigorating pair, addressing Blood stagnation in the skin channels that accompanies chronic Blood-deficiency skin patterns.
  • Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), Red sage root: Invigorates Blood, disperses Blood stasis, clears Heat, and cools Blood; the formula's primary Blood-invigorating and Heat-clearing herb, addressing the Blood stagnation and Heat component of chronic skin patterns and supporting the formula's action on the skin channels through its Blood-invigorating and channel-opening properties.
  • Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus dasycarpus), Dictamnus root bark: Clears Heat, resolves toxins, expels Wind, and stops itching; one of the two primary Wind-Heat-clearing and itching-stopping herbs in the formula, with a specific affinity for skin patterns involving Wind-Heat and Damp-Heat. A key dermatological herb in the Chinese materia medica.
  • Di Fu Zi (Kochia scoparia), Kochia fruit: Clears Heat, drains Dampness, expels Wind, and stops itching; works with Bai Xian Pi as the primary Wind-Heat-clearing and itching-stopping pair, addressing the Wind-Heat and Damp-Heat component of hypersensitive skin patterns. The combination of Bai Xian Pi and Di Fu Zi is a classical pairing for skin itching and hypersensitivity patterns.
  • Xuan Shen (Scrophularia ningpoensis), Scrophularia root: Clears Heat, cools Blood, nourishes Yin, and resolves toxins; bridges the Blood-nourishing and Heat-clearing actions of the formula, addressing the Yin deficiency and Blood Heat component of the pattern while supporting the formula's overall strategy of nourishing Yin and Blood while clearing Wind-Heat from the skin channels.

Potential Drug Interactions

Dandruff Formula contains Blood-nourishing and Yin-tonifying herbs (Shu Di Huang, Sheng Di Huang, Dang Gui, He Shou Wu, Ji Xue Teng) alongside Blood-invigorating herbs (Dan Shen, Dang Gui) and Wind-Heat-clearing herbs (Bai Xian Pi, Di Fu Zi, Xuan Shen) 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 anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, immunosuppressive medications, dermatological medications applied concurrently, and pets managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. The manufacturer recommends use as needed for up to 6 months. 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 Dandruff Formula used for in TCVM?

Dandruff Formula is most commonly recommended for dogs, cats, and horses with TCVM patterns of Blood and Yin deficiency with Wind-Heat, where insufficient Blood and Yin in the skin channels has led to skin dryness, flaking, itching, and hypersensitivity associated with Wind-Heat in the skin. Holistic veterinarians frequently prescribe it for pets with chronic skin patterns rooted in Blood and Yin deficiency with Wind-Heat, including dandruff, dry flaky skin, itching, and hypersensitive skin reactions. The manufacturer lists no contraindications for this formula.

How is Dandruff Formula 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 when that format is available. 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 small scoop holding approximately 0.3g and the large scoop holding approximately 1.2g. For horses, the standard dose is 3g (approximately 2.5 large scoops) twice daily. The manufacturer recommends use as needed for up to 6 months.

What is the classical source Si Wu Tang, and how does Dandruff Formula relate to it?

Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) is one of the most celebrated classical Blood-nourishing formulas in Chinese medicine, originating from Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era, 1080). The classical Si Wu Tang formula contains four herbs: Shu Di Huang, Dang Gui, Bai Shao (White peony), and Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum). Dandruff Formula is a modification of this classical base, retaining the Blood-nourishing strategy of Si Wu Tang while adding Sheng Di Huang, He Shou Wu, Ji Xue Teng, Dan Shen, Bai Xian Pi, Di Fu Zi, and Xuan Shen to extend the formula's action to Wind-Heat-clearing, itching-stopping, and skin-specific Blood-invigorating functions. This modification reflects the classical TCVM approach of using Si Wu Tang as a Blood-nourishing foundation and adding targeted herbs to address the specific pattern and organ system involved.

Why does a skin formula focus on nourishing Blood and Yin rather than just clearing Wind-Heat?

In TCVM, chronic skin conditions involving dryness, flaking, itching, and hypersensitivity often stem from Blood and Yin deficiency rather than excess Wind-Heat alone. When Blood and Yin are insufficient, the skin loses its nourishment and moisture, becoming dry and susceptible to Wind-Heat invasion. Additionally, Blood deficiency can generate internal Wind (Blood failing to nourish and anchor Wind), which rises to the skin and generates itching and hypersensitivity from within rather than from an external pathogen. Dandruff Formula addresses this pattern by nourishing the Blood and Yin that root the skin dryness and Wind-Heat susceptibility, while clearing the Wind-Heat that has already accumulated in the skin channels. Treating only the Wind-Heat without nourishing the underlying Blood and Yin deficiency would provide incomplete and temporary relief.

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