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Jing Tang Lower Damp Heat Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and Horses

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Jing Tang Lower Damp Heat Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and Horses

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Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Lower Damp Heat (also called Lower Jiao Damp Heat) is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) formula that clears Damp-Heat and detoxifies to address lower Jiao Damp-Heat patterns in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on a modification of the classical Qing Shi Re Tang, this eight-herb formula combines Heat-clearing, Damp-drying, toxin-resolving, and Blood-moving herbs to address the accumulation of Damp-Heat in the lower Jiao. Available as a standard powder or standard 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 

  • Damp-Heat clearance: Clears Damp-Heat accumulation from the lower Jiao, addressing the root pattern of Damp-Heat obstruction in the lower body.
  • Detoxification: Resolves toxins associated with Damp-Heat accumulation in the lower Jiao and channels.
  • Damp drainage: Dries and drains pathological Dampness from the lower Jiao, supporting the resolution of Damp-Heat patterns.
  • Heat clearance: Clears Heat from the lower Jiao and channels, addressing the Heat component of the Damp-Heat pattern.
  • Blood movement: Invigorates Blood and addresses Blood stagnation that commonly accompanies lower Jiao Damp-Heat patterns.

TCVM Principles

  • Primary action: Clear Damp and Heat and detoxify.
  • Classical antecedent: Qing Shi Re Tang modification.

Available Forms

  • 200g Powder: Standard powder for flexible dosing; mix into food as a top dressing.
  • 600g Powder: Larger standard powder supply for extended use or equine dosing; mix into food as a top dressing.
  • 0.5g Capsules (200 Count): Standard capsule format for convenient dosing.

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea), Atractylodes rhizome; Chuan Niu Xi (Cyathula officinalis), Cyathula root; Di Fu Zi (Kochia scoparia), Kochia fruit; Han Fang Ji (Stephania tetrandra), Stephania root; Huang Bai (Phellodendron amurense), Phellodendron bark; Ku Shen (Sophora flavescens), Sophora root; Yi Mu Cao (Leonurus japonicus), Motherwort herb; Yin Chen Hao (Artemisia capillaris), Capillary artemisia herb.

Inactive ingredients: Bovine gelatin (capsule variant only). Powder formulas contain no inactive ingredients.

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Active Ingredient TCVM Actions

Lower Damp Heat combines Heat-clearing, Damp-drying, and toxin-resolving herbs with Blood-moving and channel-guiding agents to comprehensively address Damp-Heat accumulation in the lower Jiao:

  • Huang Bai (Phellodendron amurense), Phellodendron bark: The chief Heat-clearing herb; clears Heat and dries Dampness in the lower Jiao, particularly effective for Damp-Heat patterns in the Kidney and Bladder.
  • Yin Chen Hao (Artemisia capillaris), Capillary artemisia herb: Clears Damp-Heat, particularly from the Liver and Gallbladder, and supports the drainage of Damp-Heat accumulation in the lower Jiao.
  • Ku Shen (Sophora flavescens), Sophora root: Clears Heat, dries Dampness, and resolves toxins; particularly effective for Damp-Heat patterns with skin or urinary involvement.
  • Di Fu Zi (Kochia scoparia), Kochia fruit: Clears Heat, dries Dampness, and supports the formula's Damp-Heat-clearing action in the lower Jiao.
  • Han Fang Ji (Stephania tetrandra), Stephania root: Drains Dampness, clears Heat, and promotes urination to drain Damp-Heat downward and out through the Bladder.
  • Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea), Atractylodes rhizome: Strongly dries Dampness and strengthens the Spleen, addressing the Damp component of the pattern at the root by supporting the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions.
  • Yi Mu Cao (Leonurus japonicus), Motherwort herb: Invigorates Blood, resolves Blood stasis, and promotes urination; addresses the Blood stagnation that commonly accompanies lower Jiao Damp-Heat patterns.
  • Chuan Niu Xi (Cyathula officinalis), Cyathula root: Invigorates Blood, clears Damp-Heat, and guides the formula's actions downward to the lower Jiao, Bladder, and lower body channels.

Potential Drug Interactions

Lower Damp Heat contains Heat-clearing and Damp-drying herbs (Huang Bai, Yin Chen Hao, Ku Shen, Han Fang Ji) alongside Blood-moving herbs (Yi Mu Cao, Chuan Niu Xi) 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 diuretics, anticoagulants or antiplatelets, hepatic medications, and pets managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. 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 Lower Damp Heat used for in TCVM?

Lower Damp Heat is most commonly recommended for dogs, cats, and horses with TCVM patterns of Damp-Heat accumulation in the lower Jiao. Holistic veterinarians frequently prescribe it for pets with lower Jiao Damp-Heat patterns affecting the urinary system, lower back, or lower body channels. The manufacturer lists no contraindications for this formula.

How is Lower Damp Heat 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, the general guideline is 0.5g per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight twice daily. For horses, the standard dose is up to 30g twice daily as a top dressing on feed.

How long is Lower Damp Heat typically used?

The manufacturer recommends use as needed for 1 to 4 months, or until the Damp-Heat pattern has cleared. The appropriate duration will depend on the severity of the pattern and your pet's response, as assessed by your holistic veterinarian. Regular follow-up is recommended to monitor progress and adjust dosing as needed.

Can Lower Damp Heat be combined with other TCVM formulas or medications?

Lower Damp Heat is sometimes used alongside other TCVM formulas as part of a comprehensive lower Jiao Damp-Heat support protocol, but your authorizing veterinarian should always guide combination use. If your pet is on prescription medications, particularly diuretics, hepatic medications, or anticoagulants, your veterinarian will evaluate whether Lower Damp Heat is appropriate given your pet's full health picture and current treatment plan.

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