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Jing Tang Hot Hoof I Chinese Herbal Formula for Horses

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Jing Tang Hot Hoof I Chinese Herbal Formula for Horses

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Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Hot Hoof I is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) formula that clears Damp-Heat, moves Qi, activates Blood, and resolves Stagnation to address Damp-Heat and Blood stagnation patterns affecting the hooves and lower limbs in horses during recovery and maintenance. This twelve-herb formula is the maintenance-phase companion to Hot Hoof II, designed for use after acute inflammation has been brought under control. Where Hot Hoof II emphasizes strong Heat-toxin clearance, Hot Hoof I shifts the emphasis toward Liver Qi movement, Blood invigoration, and pain relief alongside continued Damp-Heat clearance, reflecting the classical TCVM approach of transitioning from acute clearing to recovery-phase support. Do not use during pregnancy. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea or other unusual signs. Dosing varies by condition and formulation; your authorizing veterinarian will determine the appropriate dose following a TCVM evaluation.

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What It Supports

  • Damp-Heat clearance: Continues to clear Damp-Heat from the lower Jiao and lower limbs during the recovery and maintenance phase following acute inflammation.
  • Qi movement: Moves Liver Qi and resolves Qi stagnation to support smooth Qi flow through the hoof and lower limb channels during recovery.
  • Blood activation: Invigorates and activates Blood to address residual Blood stagnation in the hoof and lower limb channels following the acute phase.
  • Stagnation resolution: Resolves Blood and Qi stagnation in the channels and collaterals of the lower limbs and hooves during the recovery and maintenance phase.
  • Pain relief: Addresses pain associated with Qi and Blood stagnation in the hoof and lower limb channels through the formula's Qi-moving and Blood-invigorating actions.

TCVM Principles

  • Primary action: Clear Damp-Heat, move Qi, activate Blood, and resolve Stagnation.
  • Contraindication: Do not use during pregnancy.
  • Warning: Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea or other unusual signs.
  • Treatment sequence: Use Hot Hoof II first for up to 2 months during the acute inflammatory phase. Once local inflammation is under control, discontinue Hot Hoof II and begin Hot Hoof I as needed for 1 to 3 months for recovery and maintenance support.
  • Classical antecedent: Hot Hoof I (a Jing Tang original formula).

Available Forms

  • 90g Concentrated Powder: Highly concentrated granule format; mix into feed for easy daily administration. Comes with a double-sided scoop (large scoop holds approximately 1.2g). Standard equine dose is 3g (approximately 2.5 large scoops) twice daily.
  • 600g Powder: Standard (non-concentrated) powder for extended equine use; mix into feed as a top dressing. Standard equine dose is 10 to 20g twice daily, up to 100g twice daily as directed by your veterinarian.

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Chai Hu (Bupleurum chinense), Bupleurum root; Chen Pi (Citrus reticulata), Tangerine peel; Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora, red), Red peony root; Da Huang (Rheum palmatum), Chinese rhubarb root; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Dong quai root; Hong Hua (Carthamus tinctorius), Safflower flower; Jie Geng (Platycodon grandiflorum), Platycodon root; Mo Yao (Commiphora myrrha), Myrrh resin; Qing Pi (Citrus reticulata, unripe), Green tangerine peel; Tao Ren (Prunus persica), Peach kernel; Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis yanhusuo), Corydalis rhizome; Yin Chen Hao (Artemisia capillaris), Capillaris herb.

Inactive ingredients: May contain gluten-free maltodextrin depending on the specific formulation. Standard powder formulas contain no inactive ingredients.

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Active Ingredient TCVM Actions

Hot Hoof I is a twelve-herb formula that retains the Damp-Heat-clearing and Blood-invigorating core of Hot Hoof II while shifting the emphasis toward Liver Qi movement, stronger Blood stasis dispersal, and pain relief for the recovery and maintenance phase:

  • Yin Chen Hao (Artemisia capillaris), Capillaris herb: Clears Damp-Heat, particularly from the Liver and Gallbladder channels and the lower Jiao; continues the Damp-Heat-clearing action from the acute phase into the recovery phase.
  • Chai Hu (Bupleurum chinense), Bupleurum root: Soothes Liver Qi, releases stagnation, and guides the formula's actions to the Liver and Gallbladder channels; the primary Liver Qi-moving herb, reflecting the recovery-phase shift toward Qi movement and stagnation resolution.
  • Hong Hua (Carthamus tinctorius), Safflower flower: Invigorates Blood, disperses Blood stasis, and unblocks the channels; the primary Blood-invigorating herb addressing residual Blood stagnation in the hoof and lower limb channels.
  • Tao Ren (Prunus persica), Peach kernel: Invigorates Blood, disperses Blood stasis, and moistens the intestines; works with Hong Hua as the primary Blood stasis-dispersing pair, a classical combination for Blood stagnation patterns.
  • Chi Shao (Paeonia lactiflora, red), Red peony root: Clears Heat, cools Blood, invigorates Blood, and disperses Blood stasis; supports the Blood-invigorating herbs and addresses residual Heat in the Blood level.
  • Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis yanhusuo), Corydalis rhizome: Invigorates Blood, moves Qi, and relieves pain; the primary pain-relieving herb in the formula, addressing the pain associated with Qi and Blood stagnation in the hoof and lower limb channels.
  • Mo Yao (Commiphora myrrha), Myrrh resin: Invigorates Blood, disperses Blood stasis, reduces swelling, and supports tissue healing; works with Hong Hua, Tao Ren, and Chi Shao as part of the Blood-invigorating and stasis-dispersing group.
  • Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Dong quai root: Nourishes and invigorates Blood, moistens the sinews, and supports smooth Blood flow through the channels; addresses the Blood deficiency component alongside the Blood-invigorating herbs.
  • Da Huang (Rheum palmatum), Chinese rhubarb root: Clears Heat, invigorates Blood, and purges accumulation; continues to address residual Heat and Blood stagnation while supporting the downward movement of Qi and Heat through the bowels.
  • Qing Pi (Citrus reticulata, unripe), Green tangerine peel: Strongly moves Liver Qi, breaks Qi stagnation, and disperses accumulation; works with Chai Hu as the primary Liver Qi-moving pair.
  • Chen Pi (Citrus reticulata), Tangerine peel: Moves Qi, dries Dampness, and supports the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions; protects the Spleen from the stronger purging and clearing herbs and prevents Dampness accumulation.
  • Jie Geng (Platycodon grandiflorum), Platycodon root: Opens the Lung, directs the formula's actions, and acts as a messenger herb to guide the other herbs through the channels; supports the formula's channel-unblocking action.

Potential Drug Interactions

Hot Hoof I contains Damp-Heat-clearing herbs (Yin Chen Hao, Da Huang) alongside Blood-invigorating herbs (Hong Hua, Tao Ren, Chi Shao, Mo Yao, Dang Gui, Yan Hu Suo) and Liver Qi-moving herbs (Chai Hu, Qing Pi, Chen Pi) that may interact with certain medications. Do not use during pregnancy. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea or other unusual signs. Horses on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision, as herb-drug interaction research in horses remains limited.

Medication categories warranting extra caution include anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, anti-inflammatory medications, laxative or purgative medications, and horses managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. The manufacturer recommends use as needed for 1 to 3 months following the acute phase managed with Hot Hoof II. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your horse's condition, current medications, and clinical assessment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What conditions is Hot Hoof I used for in TCVM?

Hot Hoof I is most commonly recommended for horses in the recovery and maintenance phase following acute hoof inflammatory patterns, where the acute Damp-Heat and Heat-toxin have been brought under control with Hot Hoof II, and the focus shifts to resolving residual Qi and Blood stagnation, clearing remaining Damp-Heat, and supporting recovery of the hoof and lower limb channels. Holistic veterinarians frequently prescribe it as the second phase of the Hot Hoof treatment protocol. Do not use during pregnancy.

How is Hot Hoof I administered, and what are the recommended doses?

Dosing varies by condition and formulation; your authorizing veterinarian will determine the appropriate dose following a TCVM evaluation. For the 90g concentrated powder, the standard equine dose is 3g (approximately 2.5 large scoops) twice daily, with the large scoop holding approximately 1.2g. For the 600g standard powder, the standard equine dose is 10 to 20g twice daily, up to 100g twice daily as directed by your veterinarian. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea or other unusual signs.

How does Hot Hoof I differ from Hot Hoof II?

Hot Hoof II is the acute-phase formula, emphasizing strong Heat-toxin clearance with herbs like Huang Qin, Zhi Zi, and Zhi Ke alongside Blood invigoration. Hot Hoof I is the recovery and maintenance-phase formula, retaining the Damp-Heat-clearing and Blood-invigorating core but replacing the strong Heat-toxin-clearing herbs with Liver Qi-moving herbs (Chai Hu, Qing Pi) and adding stronger pain-relieving agents (Yan Hu Suo, Tao Ren). This shift reflects the classical TCVM approach of using stronger clearing and purging formulas acutely, then transitioning to gentler Qi-moving and Blood-invigorating formulas for recovery. Both formulas share Yin Chen Hao, Chi Shao, Da Huang, Dang Gui, Hong Hua, Mo Yao, and Jie Geng as their common core.

Can Hot Hoof I be used without first using Hot Hoof II?

The manufacturer's recommended protocol is to use Hot Hoof II first during the acute inflammatory phase, then transition to Hot Hoof I once local inflammation is under control. Using Hot Hoof I without the acute-phase clearance of Hot Hoof II may be appropriate in some clinical situations, but this decision should be made by your holistic veterinarian based on your horse's specific pattern, the severity of the presentation, and the clinical assessment at the time of the TCVM evaluation.

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Samantha Swanson
I can ride my horse again!

DISCLAIMER: I work for TCVM Pet Supply, but was NOT provided this product for free. My horse, Sugar, suffered from chronic laminitis and was constantly laying down. I could tell she was in major pain, especially when she tried to walk over to me and kept lifting her front feet up because it hurt so much for them to touch the rocky Tennessee soil. I knew I had to do something to heal the root cause of her pain, rather than just giving her bute to cover up the pain. The first year Sugar foundered in late July, and I gave her a combination of Sang Zhi San and Body sore, which worked wonderfully. The second year, I tried Hot Hoof I, which also worked really well. This year, my veterinarian, Dr. Smith, suggested I start giving Hot Hoof I on March 1st, which I did. I administered it every day until July 1st, and it successfully prevented Sugar from foundering! We are so happy she didn't need to deal with pain and pasture rest this year, and love running around the trails. Thank you Jing Tang!