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Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Herbsmith Rx Chronic Hoof Heat is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula that helps manage hoof health during chronic laminitis and founder episodes. Both Western and TCVM perspectives recognize laminitis as a systemic condition; this twelve-herb formula addresses both the root systemic disharmony and the branch manifestations of Blood stasis, Heat accumulation, and Qi stagnation expressed in the hooves. Suitable for chronic laminitis and founder cases; use for up to 3 months. Available in traditional powder (500g, 900g, 1200g) and Flax Plus (30-day and 60-day supply); a six-tablespoon scoop is included with the Flax Plus format. Dosing varies by body weight and health condition; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance. Not for use in pregnant mares; discontinue use if diarrhea occurs.
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Active ingredients: Yin Chen Hao (Artemisia capillaris) - Capillary Artemisia; Mo Yao (Commiphora myrrha) - Myrrh resin; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Chinese Angelica root; Chai Hu (Bupleurum chinense) - Bupleurum root; Chi Shao Yao (Paeonia lactiflora) - Red Peony root; Hong Hua (Carthamus tinctorius) - Carthamus flower (Safflower); Jie Geng (Platycodon grandiflorum) - Balloon Flower root; Tao Ren (Prunus persica) - Peach kernel; Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis yanhusuo) - Corydalis rhizome; Qing Pi (Citrus reticulata viride) - Unripe Tangerine peel; Da Huang (Rheum palmatum) - Rhubarb root; Chen Pi (Citrus reticulata) - Aged Tangerine peel.
Inactive ingredients (Flax Plus only): Ground Flax Seed. Traditional Powder contains no inactive ingredients.
VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation
Chronic Hoof Heat is a twelve-herb formula structured to resolve Blood stasis, invigorate Blood circulation, clear Heat, and move Qi stagnation at both the systemic root and the hoof branch of laminitis:
Herbsmith Rx Chronic Hoof Heat contains multiple potent Blood-moving, Heat-clearing, and Qi-moving herbs including Tao Ren, Hong Hua, Mo Yao, Yan Hu Suo, Chi Shao Yao, and Da Huang (Rhubarb root), several of which have significant pharmacological activity. Horses on prescription medications should use this formula under close veterinary supervision. Not for use in pregnant mares; discontinue if diarrhea occurs.
Medication categories warranting extra caution include anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications (multiple Blood-moving herbs have additive anticoagulant properties; concurrent use requires close monitoring), NSAIDs and other medications used to manage laminitis-related discomfort, gastrointestinal medications and laxatives (Da Huang has purgative properties that may compound effects), corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs, and horses managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your horse's condition, current medications, and laboratory results.
VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation
Chronic Hoof Heat is formulated specifically for horses with chronic laminitis or founder, where Blood stasis, Heat accumulation, and Qi stagnation have become established patterns in the hoof and systemically. It is not intended for acute founder emergencies, which require immediate veterinary intervention. A TCVM-trained veterinarian can confirm whether your horse's laminitis pattern is appropriate for this formula before authorization. You can use the formula for up to 3 months.
For the traditional powder, administer two tablespoons twice daily for the first 20 days, then two tablespoons once daily. For the Flax Plus format, administer one scoop (six-tablespoon scoop included) twice daily for the first 20 days, then one scoop daily. Mix into grain for easy administration. If the horse is reluctant to eat herbs, begin with small amounts in grain and gradually increase, or choose the Flax Plus version. Discontinue use if diarrhea occurs and consult your veterinarian. Confirm dosing for horses of other weights with your authorizing veterinarian.
Because chronic laminitis involves established Blood stasis and Heat patterns, meaningful improvement in hoof heat and overall hoof health typically requires consistent use over several weeks. Many horse owners begin to notice changes in hoof temperature and comfort within 3 to 6 weeks. This formula is suitable for use for up to 3 months; longer use or repeated courses should be assessed with your authorizing veterinarian based on your horse's response and current condition.
Yes, and it is designed to complement conventional veterinary laminitis management by addressing the Blood stasis, Heat, and Qi stagnation patterns that contribute to ongoing hoof changes in chronic cases. Because this formula contains multiple potent Blood-moving herbs, always consult your authorizing veterinarian before combining with NSAIDs, anticoagulant medications, or other Blood-activating herbs. The Flax Plus format adds Omega-3 support in a single feeding. Not for use in pregnant mares; discontinue if diarrhea occurs.
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