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Jing Tang Heart Yin Tonic Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and Horses

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Jing Tang Gui Pi Tang  Concentrated 0.5g Capsules #100  - TCVM Pet Supply

Jing Tang Heart Yin Tonic Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and Horses

Veterinary Authorization Required for TCVM Herbal Formulas - TCVM Pet Supply

Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Heart Yin Tonic is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) formula that nourishes Heart Yin and calms Shen to address Heart Yin deficiency with Shen disturbance patterns in dogs, cats, and horses. This nine-herb formula combines Heart and Lung Yin-nourishing herbs with Shen-calming, Qi-moving, and spirit-quieting agents to address both root Heart Yin deficiency and the Shen disturbance, restlessness, and anxiety that arise when Heart Yin fails to anchor and nourish the Shen. Available in concentrated powder and standard powder. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, 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

  • Heart Yin nourishment: Nourishes Heart and Lung Yin to address the root Yin deficiency underlying Shen disturbance and restlessness patterns.
  • Shen calming: Calms and anchors the Shen to address the Shen disturbance, restlessness, and anxiety arising from Heart Yin deficiency failing to nourish and anchor the Shen.
  • Spirit quieting: Quiets the spirit and supports the Heart's function of housing the Shen through the formula's Shen-calming and Yin-nourishing herbs.
  • Qi movement: Moves Qi and resolves Qi stagnation to support smooth Qi flow alongside the Yin-nourishing herbs and prevent stagnation from the tonifying herbs.
  • Fluid generation: Generates fluids and addresses dryness associated with Heart and Lung Yin deficiency alongside the Yin-nourishing herbs.

TCVM Principles

  • Primary action: Nourish Heart Yin and calm Shen.
  • Warning: Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs.
  • Classical antecedent: Heart Yin Tonic (a Jing Tang original formula).

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). One 90g concentrated supply lasts approximately 2 weeks at standard dosing.
  • 200g Powder: Standard (non-concentrated) powder for flexible dosing; mix into food as a top dressing. Contains no inactive ingredients.
  • 600g Powder: Larger standard powder supply for extended use or equine dosing; mix into food as a top dressing. Contains no inactive ingredients.

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Chai Hu (Bupleurum chinense), Bupleurum root; Chen Pi (Citrus reticulata), Tangerine peel; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Dong quai root; Jie Geng (Platycodon grandiflorum), Platycodon root; Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus), Ophiopogon tuber; Suan Zao Ren Sheng (Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, raw), Raw sour jujube seed; Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra chinensis), Schisandra berry; Xuan Shen (Scrophularia ningpoensis), Scrophularia root; Yuan Zhi (Polygala tenuifolia), Polygala root.

Inactive ingredients: The 90g concentrated powder contains gluten-free maltodextrin. Standard powder formats (200g and 600g) contain no inactive ingredients.

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Active Ingredient TCVM Actions

Heart Yin Tonic is a nine-herb formula combining Heart and Lung Yin-nourishing herbs with Shen-calming, spirit-quieting, Qi-moving, and fluid-generating agents to address Heart Yin deficiency with Shen disturbance:

  • Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus), Ophiopogon tuber: Nourishes Heart and Lung Yin, generates fluids, and clears Heat from the Heart; the primary Heart and Lung Yin-nourishing herb and the formula's chief Yin-nourishing agent.
  • Xuan Shen (Scrophularia ningpoensis), Scrophularia root: Nourishes Yin, clears Heat, and resolves toxins; supports Mai Men Dong in nourishing Yin and addresses the Heat arising from Yin deficiency in the Heart and Lung.
  • Suan Zao Ren Sheng (Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, raw), Raw sour jujube seed: Nourishes Heart Blood and Yin, calms the Shen, and quiets the spirit; the primary Shen-calming and spirit-quieting herb. The raw (Sheng) form is used here for its dispersing and Heat-clearing properties, distinguishing it from the prepared (Chao) form, which is more astringent and warming.
  • Yuan Zhi (Polygala tenuifolia), Polygala root: Calms the Shen, quiets the spirit, opens the orifices, and transforms Phlegm; works with Suan Zao Ren as the primary Shen-calming pair and addresses any Phlegm component obstructing the Heart orifice.
  • Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra chinensis), Schisandra berry: Nourishes Heart Yin and Blood, astringes Essence, calms the Shen, and generates fluids; supports the Yin-nourishing herbs and the Shen-calming herbs while also astringing the Heart Qi to prevent further Yin leakage.
  • Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Dong quai root: Nourishes and invigorates Blood, supports smooth Blood flow through the Heart channel, and addresses the Blood deficiency component alongside the Yin-nourishing herbs.
  • Chai Hu (Bupleurum chinense), Bupleurum root: Soothes Liver Qi, releases stagnation, and guides the formula's actions to the Liver and Heart channels; prevents Qi stagnation from the tonifying herbs and supports smooth Qi flow alongside the Yin-nourishing agents.
  • Chen Pi (Citrus reticulata), Tangerine peel: Moves Qi, dries Dampness, and supports the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions; works with Chai Hu to prevent the Yin-nourishing herbs from generating Dampness and stagnation.
  • Jie Geng (Platycodon grandiflorum), Platycodon root: Opens the Lung, directs the formula's actions upward to the Heart and Lung, and acts as a messenger herb to guide the other herbs through the upper Jiao channels; supports the formula's distribution to the Heart and Lung.

Potential Drug Interactions

Heart Yin Tonic contains Yin-nourishing herbs (Mai Men Dong, Xuan Shen, Wu Wei Zi) alongside Shen-calming herbs (Suan Zao Ren Sheng, Yuan Zhi) and Qi-moving herbs (Chai Hu, Chen Pi, Dang Gui) that may interact with certain medications. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, 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 sedative or anxiolytic medications, cardiac medications, anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, 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 Heart Yin Tonic used for in TCVM?

Heart Yin Tonic is most commonly recommended for dogs, cats, and horses with TCVM patterns of Heart Yin deficiency with Shen disturbance, where insufficient Heart Yin fails to nourish and anchor the Shen, leading to restlessness, anxiety, disturbed sleep, or behavioral signs of Shen disturbance. Holistic veterinarians frequently prescribe it for pets with anxiety-related patterns, restlessness, or systemic signs of Heart Yin deficiency with Shen involvement. The manufacturer lists no contraindications for this formula.

How is Heart Yin Tonic 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 capsules, the general guideline is one capsule per 20 to 40 lbs of body weight twice daily when that format is available. 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 large scoop holding approximately 1.2g. For horses, the standard dose is 3g (approximately 2.5 large scoops) twice daily. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs. The manufacturer recommends use as needed for up to 6 months. 

What is the significance of using raw (Sheng) Suan Zao Ren rather than the prepared (Chao) form?

Suan Zao Ren (sour jujube seed) is available in two processing forms in Chinese medicine: raw (Sheng) and dry-fried (Chao). The raw form is more dispersing and has stronger Heat-clearing properties, making it better suited for patterns where Heat from Yin deficiency contributes to Shen disturbance and restlessness. The dry-fried (Chao) form is more astringent and warming, and is more commonly used for patterns of pure Blood and Yin deficiency without significant Heat. The use of Suan Zao Ren Sheng in this formula reflects the Heat component of Heart Yin deficiency patterns, where deficiency Heat is disturbing the Shen alongside the underlying Yin deficiency.

Can Heart Yin Tonic be combined with other TCVM formulas or medications?

Heart Yin Tonic is sometimes used alongside other TCVM formulas as part of a comprehensive Heart and Shen support protocol, but combination use should always be guided by your authorizing veterinarian. If your pet is on prescription medications, particularly sedatives, anxiolytics, or cardiac medications, your veterinarian will evaluate whether Heart Yin Tonic is appropriate based on your pet's full health picture and current treatment plan.

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