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Jing Tang Dang Gui Cong Rong Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and Horses

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Jing Tang Dang Gui Cong Rong Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and Horses

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Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Dang Gui Cong Rong is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) formula that moistens the Large Intestine and resolves Large Intestine impaction, addressing Large Intestine Dryness and impaction patterns in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on Dang Gui Cong Rong San from Yuan Heng Liao Ma Ji (Yuan-heng's Therapeutic Treatise of Horses, 1608), written by Yu Benyuan and Yu Benheng, this ten-herb formula combines Intestine-moistening, Yang-tonifying, Blood-nourishing, Qi-moving, food-moving, and fluid-promoting herbs to address both the Large Intestine Dryness and the Qi stagnation and fluid deficiency that contribute to impaction and constipation patterns. Available in concentrated powder and concentrated capsules. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea or other unusual signs. 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

  • Large Intestine moistening: Moistens the Large Intestine and addresses Large Intestine Dryness by nourishing fluids, tonifying Yang, and providing moistening herbs to lubricate the Intestinal channel.
  • Impaction resolution: Resolves Large Intestine impaction and unblocks the bowels by combining moistening and Yang-tonifying herbs with Qi-moving and mild purgative agents to address both the Dryness and the Qi stagnation components of impaction patterns.
  • Qi movement: Moves Qi and resolves Qi stagnation in the Large Intestine and digestive channels to support smooth Qi and fluid flow through the Intestinal channel.
  • Fluid promotion: Promotes fluid distribution to the Large Intestine channel to address the fluid deficiency component of Large Intestine Dryness patterns.

TCVM Principles

  • Primary action: Moisten the Large Intestine and resolve Large Intestine impaction.
  • Warning: Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea or other unusual signs. This formula contains Fan Xie Ye (Senna), a potent bowel-moving herb; monitor closely for loose stools or diarrhea and discontinue if these signs develop.
  • Classical antecedent: Dang Gui Cong Rong San from Yuan Heng Liao Ma Ji (Yuan-heng's Therapeutic Treatise of Horses), written by Yu Benyuan and Yu Benheng in 1608.

Available Forms

  • 90g Concentrated Powder: Highly concentrated granule format; mix into food or top-dress on feed for easy daily administration. Comes with a double-sided scoop (large scoop holds approximately 1.2g; small scoop holds approximately 0.4g). 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. For dogs and cats: 1 capsule per 20 to 40 lbs of body weight twice daily.
  • 0.2g Concentrated Capsules (50 Count): Smaller concentrated capsule option suited for cats and small dogs. For dogs and cats under 10 lbs: 1 to 3 capsules per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight twice daily.

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Chuan Mu Xiang (Vladimiria souliei), Vladimiria root; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Dong quai root; Fan Xie Ye (Cassia angustifolia), Senna leaf; Hou Po (Magnolia officinalis), Magnolia bark; Qu Mai (Dianthus superbus), Dianthus herb; Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche salsa), Cistanche stem; Shen Qu (Massa medicata fermentata), Medicated leaven; Tong Cao (Tetrapanax papyrifer), Tetrapanax pith; Xiang Fu (Cyperus rotundus), Cyperus rhizome; Zhi Ke (Citrus aurantium), Bitter orange fruit.

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

Dang Gui Cong Rong is a ten-herb formula combining Intestine-moistening, Yang-tonifying, Blood-nourishing, Qi-moving, food-moving, and fluid-promoting herbs to address Large Intestine Dryness and impaction patterns:

  • Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche salsa), Cistanche stem: The namesake chief herb; tonifies Kidney Yang, moistens the Large Intestine, and unblocks the bowels; the primary Yang-tonifying and Intestine-moistening herb, addressing both the Kidney Yang deficiency that underlies Large Intestine Dryness and the Dryness itself through its moistening action. Rou Cong Rong is one of the classical chief herbs for constipation and impaction patterns rooted in Kidney Yang deficiency with Large Intestine Dryness.
  • Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Dong quai root: Nourishes Blood, moistens the Intestines, and invigorates Blood; the primary Blood-nourishing and secondary Intestine-moistening herb, addressing the Blood deficiency component that often underlies Large Intestine Dryness and contributing to the formula's moistening action through Blood nourishment.
  • Fan Xie Ye (Cassia angustifolia), Senna leaf: Clears Heat, drains downward, and unblocks the bowels; the formula's primary purgative herb, providing the downward-draining action needed to resolve impaction alongside the moistening herbs. Monitor closely for diarrhea; stop administration immediately if loose stools or diarrhea develop.
  • Hou Po (Magnolia officinalis), Magnolia bark: Moves Qi, dries Dampness, descends Stomach Qi, and resolves food stagnation; the primary Qi-moving and bowel-descending herb, addressing the Qi stagnation component of impaction patterns and supporting the downward movement of Qi through the Large Intestine channel.
  • Zhi Ke (Citrus aurantium), Bitter orange fruit: Moves Qi, breaks Qi stagnation, and descends Large Intestine Qi; works with Hou Po as the primary Qi-moving pair, addressing the Qi stagnation in the Large Intestine channel that contributes to impaction.
  • Xiang Fu (Cyperus rotundus), Cyperus rhizome: Moves Qi, resolves Qi stagnation, and supports the Liver's function of ensuring smooth Qi flow through the channels; supports the Qi-moving herbs and addresses the Liver Qi stagnation component that can contribute to Large Intestine Qi stagnation.
  • Chuan Mu Xiang (Vladimiria souliei), Vladimiria root: Moves Qi, supports the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions, and promotes smooth Qi flow through the digestive channels; supports the Qi-moving herbs and ensures the tonifying and moistening herbs do not generate stagnation.
  • Tong Cao (Tetrapanax papyrifer), Tetrapanax pith: Promotes fluid distribution, clears Heat, and promotes urination; addresses the fluid distribution component of the pattern, supporting the movement of fluids to the Large Intestine channel to address the Dryness component.
  • Qu Mai (Dianthus superbus), Dianthus herb: Clears Heat, promotes urination, and unblocks the channels; supports the fluid-promoting and Heat-clearing action of Tong Cao and contributes to the formula's channel-unblocking action.
  • Shen Qu (Massa medicata fermentata), Medicated leaven: Moves food accumulation, harmonizes the Stomach, and supports the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions; the formula's food-moving herb, addressing the food stagnation component that often accompanies Large Intestine impaction and supporting the Spleen and Stomach's digestive functions.

Potential Drug Interactions

Dang Gui Cong Rong contains Intestine-moistening and Yang-tonifying herbs (Rou Cong Rong, Dang Gui) alongside a potent purgative herb (Fan Xie Ye, Senna) and Qi-moving herbs (Hou Po, Zhi Ke, Xiang Fu, Chuan Mu Xiang) that may interact with certain medications. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea or other unusual signs. 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 laxative or stool-softening medications, gastrointestinal motility medications, anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, and pets managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. The manufacturer recommends use as needed for up to 3 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 Dang Gui Cong Rong used for in TCVM?

Dang Gui Cong Rong is most commonly recommended for dogs, cats, and horses with TCVM patterns of Large Intestine Dryness and impaction, where Kidney Yang deficiency and fluid deficiency in the Large Intestine channel have led to dry, impacted stools and difficulty with normal bowel movements. Holistic veterinarians frequently prescribe it for pets with constipation and impaction patterns rooted in Kidney Yang deficiency with Large Intestine Dryness and Qi stagnation. The manufacturer lists no contraindications for this formula, but stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea or other unusual signs.

How is Dang Gui Cong Rong 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 the concentrated powder, the general guideline is 0.1g to 0.25g per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight twice daily, with the small scoop holding approximately 0.4g and the large scoop holding approximately 1.2g. For the 0.2g concentrated capsule format, the dose is 1 to 3 capsules per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight twice daily. For horses, the standard dose is 3g (approximately 2.5 large scoops) twice daily as a top dressing on feed. The manufacturer recommends use as needed for up to 3 months.

Why does Dang Gui Cong Rong contain Senna (Fan Xie Ye), and should I be concerned about diarrhea?

Fan Xie Ye (Senna) is included in Dang Gui Cong Rong as the formula's primary downward-draining and bowel-unblocking herb, providing the active purgative action needed to resolve Large Intestine impaction alongside the moistening and Yang-tonifying herbs. Senna is a potent bowel-moving herb, and diarrhea is a known risk with any Senna-containing formula. The manufacturer's stop-use warning specifically addresses this: stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea or other unusual signs. This formula is intended for as-needed use for up to 3 months under veterinary supervision, not for long-term daily use. Your veterinarian will guide the appropriate dose and duration to minimize the risk of over-purging.

What is the role of Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche) in a Large Intestine formula?

Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche salsa) is the namesake chief herb of Dang Gui Cong Rong San and one of the classical chief herbs for constipation and impaction patterns rooted in Kidney Yang deficiency with Large Intestine Dryness. In TCVM, the Kidney Yang provides the warming and transforming energy that supports the Large Intestine's ability to move and transform waste. When Kidney Yang is deficient, the Large Intestine loses its warming and moving energy, leading to Dryness, impaction, and constipation. Rou Cong Rong addresses this pattern by simultaneously tonifying Kidney Yang to restore the Large Intestine's warming energy and moistening the Large Intestine to address the Dryness directly, making it uniquely suited as the chief herb in a formula targeting Kidney Yang deficiency with Large Intestine Dryness.

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