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Jing Tang Gui Pi Tang Concentrated 0.5g Capsules #100

Jing Tang Gui Pi Tang Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and Horses

Veterinary Authorization Required for TCVM Herbal Formulas - TCVM Pet Supply

Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Gui Pi Tang is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) formula that nourishes Blood and tonifies Spleen Qi to address Spleen Qi and Heart Blood deficiency patterns in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on Gui Pi Tang from Ji Sheng Fang (Formulas from Aid the Living, 1253), written by Yan Yong-He, this twelve-herb classical formula combines potent Spleen Qi-tonifying and Blood-nourishing herbs with Shen-calming, Qi-moving, and channel-warming agents to address both the root Spleen Qi deficiency and the Heart Blood deficiency, Shen disturbance, and fatigue that arise from Spleen Qi failing to generate and contain Blood. Available in concentrated powder, concentrated capsules, and teapills. 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

  • Blood nourishment: Nourishes Heart Blood and Liver Blood to address the Blood deficiency component of the pattern, supporting the Heart's function of housing the Shen and the Liver's function of storing Blood.
  • Spleen Qi tonification: Tonifies Spleen Qi to address the root Qi deficiency underlying both the Blood deficiency and the Spleen's failure to generate and contain Blood within the vessels.
  • Shen calming: Calms the Shen and quiets the spirit to address the Shen disturbance, restlessness, and anxiety arising from Heart Blood deficiency failing to nourish and anchor the Shen.
  • Qi and Blood generation: Supports the Spleen's role in generating Qi and Blood from food and fluids, providing the foundation for sustained Blood nourishment and Qi tonification.
  • Channel warming: Warms the Spleen and Stomach channels to support the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions and enhance the absorption and distribution of the Qi and Blood-tonifying herbs.

TCVM Principles

  • Primary action: Nourish Blood and tonify Spleen Qi.
  • Classical antecedent: Gui Pi Tang from Ji Sheng Fang (Formulas from Aid the Living), written by Yan Yong-He in 1253.

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 0.4g). 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.
  • Teapills (200 Count): Traditional small pill format; can be hidden in food or a soft treat for easy administration.

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala), White atractylodes rhizome; Chuan Mu Xiang (Vladimiria souliei), Vladimiria root; Da Zao (Ziziphus jujuba), Jujube fruit; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Dong quai root; Fu Ling (Poria cocos), Poria mushroom; Gan Jiang (Zingiber officinale, dried), Dried ginger rhizome; He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum), Fo-ti root; Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus), Astragalus root; Long Yan Rou Raw (Dimocarpus longan, raw), Raw longan fruit flesh; Ren Shen Kirin (Panax ginseng, Kirin grade), Kirin red ginseng root; Yuan Zhi (Polygala tenuifolia), Polygala root; Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis, honey-fried), Honey-fried licorice root.

Inactive ingredients vary by format: concentrated powder contains gluten-free maltodextrin; concentrated capsules contain bovine gelatin and gluten-free maltodextrin; teapills contain activated carbon, botanical wax, and talcum.

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Active Ingredient TCVM Actions

Gui Pi Tang is a twelve-herb classical formula combining potent Spleen Qi-tonifying and Blood-nourishing herbs with Shen-calming, Qi-moving, and channel-warming agents to address Spleen Qi and Heart Blood deficiency:

  • Ren Shen Kirin (Panax ginseng, Kirin grade), Kirin red ginseng root: Strongly tonifies Yuan Qi, Spleen Qi, and Lung Qi, and generates fluids; the primary Qi-tonifying chief herb and the most potent Qi tonic in the Chinese materia medica. Kirin ginseng is a specific grade of Korean red ginseng, processed to enhance its warming and tonifying properties.
  • Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus), Astragalus root: Tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi, strengthens Wei Qi, and supports the Spleen's function of containing Blood within the vessels; works with Ren Shen as the primary Spleen Qi-tonifying pair and addresses the Spleen's failure to contain Blood (Spleen not governing Blood).
  • Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala), White atractylodes rhizome: Tonifies Spleen Qi, dries Dampness, and supports the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions; works with Ren Shen and Huang Qi as the primary Spleen Qi-tonifying trio, providing the Spleen Qi foundation for Blood generation.
  • Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Dong quai root: Nourishes and invigorates Blood, supports smooth Blood flow, and addresses the Blood deficiency component alongside the Qi-tonifying herbs; the primary Blood-nourishing herb in the formula.
  • He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum), Fo-ti root: Nourishes Liver and Kidney Blood and Yin, and tonifies Jing; works with Dang Gui as the primary Blood-nourishing pair, providing deep Liver and Kidney Blood nourishment alongside the Spleen Qi-tonifying base.
  • Long Yan Rou Raw (Dimocarpus longan, raw), Raw longan fruit flesh: Nourishes Heart Blood and Yin, calms the Shen, and quiets the spirit; the primary Heart Blood-nourishing and Shen-calming herb, addressing the Shen disturbance and restlessness arising from Heart Blood deficiency. The raw form is used here for its gentler, more moistening properties.
  • Yuan Zhi (Polygala tenuifolia), Polygala root: Calms the Shen, quiets the spirit, opens the Heart orifice, and transforms Phlegm; works with Long Yan Rou as the primary Shen-calming pair, addressing the Shen disturbance and anxiety associated with Heart Blood deficiency.
  • Fu Ling (Poria cocos), Poria mushroom: Tonifies Spleen Qi, calms the Shen, and drains Dampness; supports the Spleen Qi-tonifying herbs, contributes to the formula's Shen-calming action, and prevents Dampness accumulation from the tonifying herbs.
  • Da Zao (Ziziphus jujuba), Jujube fruit: Tonifies Spleen Qi and Blood, nourishes the Heart, and moderates the actions of the other herbs; supports the Qi and Blood-tonifying base and harmonizes the formula's actions.
  • Chuan Mu Xiang (Vladimiria souliei), Vladimiria root: Moves Qi, supports the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions, and prevents Qi stagnation from the tonifying herbs; the formula's primary Qi-moving herb, ensuring the tonifying herbs do not generate stagnation.
  • Gan Jiang (Zingiber officinale, dried), Dried ginger rhizome: Warms the Spleen and Stomach, disperses Cold, and supports the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions; warms the middle Jiao to enhance the Spleen Qi-tonifying herbs' effectiveness and supports the absorption and distribution of the formula's Qi and Blood-tonifying agents.
  • Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis, honey-fried), Honey-fried licorice root: Tonifies Qi, moderates and harmonizes the actions of the other herbs, and supports the Spleen; the formula's harmonizing herb, moderating the more warming and tonifying herbs and supporting the Qi-tonifying base. The honey-fried (Zhi) form is more tonifying and warming than raw Gan Cao.

Potential Drug Interactions

Gui Pi Tang contains potent Qi-tonifying herbs (Ren Shen, Huang Qi, Bai Zhu) alongside Blood-nourishing herbs (Dang Gui, He Shou Wu, Long Yan Rou) and Shen-calming herbs (Yuan Zhi, Fu Ling) 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, sedative or anxiolytic medications, immunosuppressive medications, and pets managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. The manufacturer recommends use 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 Gui Pi Tang used for in TCVM?

Gui Pi Tang is one of the most widely used classical formulas in Chinese medicine for Spleen Qi and Heart Blood deficiency patterns, where Spleen Qi deficiency has led to insufficient Blood generation and the Heart Blood deficiency that results from it. Holistic veterinarians frequently prescribe it for dogs, cats, and horses with patterns of fatigue, Shen disturbance, restlessness, or anxiety rooted in Spleen Qi and Heart Blood deficiency, as well as for patterns where Spleen Qi deficiency has led to the Spleen failing to contain Blood within the vessels. The manufacturer lists no contraindications for this formula.

How is Gui Pi Tang 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 0.4g 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 for up to 6 months.

What is the significance of the classical source Ji Sheng Fang for this formula? 

Ji Sheng Fang (Formulas from Aid the Living) was written by Yan Yong-He in 1253 during the Song dynasty and is one of the foundational texts of classical Chinese medicine. Gui Pi Tang is one of the most celebrated formulas from this text and has been in continuous clinical use for over 770 years, making it one of the most time-tested Blood and Qi-tonifying formulas in the Chinese materia medica. Its enduring clinical relevance reflects the precision of its formulation for Spleen Qi and Heart Blood deficiency patterns, and its adaptation for veterinary use in dogs, cats, and horses reflects the same underlying TCVM pattern recognition applied across species.

What is the difference between Gan Jiang and Sheng Jiang, and why does Gui Pi Tang use Gan Jiang?

Gan Jiang (dried ginger) and Sheng Jiang (fresh ginger) are two processing forms of the same plant with meaningfully different actions in Chinese medicine. Sheng Jiang is fresh, more dispersing, and primarily used to release the exterior, warm the Stomach, and stop nausea. Gan Jiang is dried, more warming and penetrating, and primarily used to warm the Spleen and Stomach, disperse interior Cold, and support the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions. Gui Pi Tang uses Gan Jiang because the formula's primary goal is to warm the middle Jiao and support the Spleen's Qi-generating and Blood-generating functions from the interior, rather than to disperse exterior Cold or stop nausea. The warming and interior-penetrating nature of Gan Jiang makes it the appropriate form for a Spleen Qi and Blood-tonifying formula.

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