{"id":6869392228422,"title":"Herbsmith Rx Angelica Harmonize Joints Herbal Formula for Cats and Dogs","handle":"herbsmith-rx-angelica-harmonize-joints-herbal-formula-for-cats-and-dogs","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/2110\/5457\/files\/veterinary_authorizaton_required_for_tcvm_herbal_formulas_240x240.jpg?v=1787081808\" alt=\"Veterinary Authorization Required for TCVM Herbal Formulas - TCVM Pet Supply\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRecommended by holistic veterinarians, Herbsmith Rx Angelica Harmonize Joints is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula that moves Qi and Blood within and around the joints, expels Wind-Cold-Damp pathogenic factors, and supports healthy joint capsules, cartilage, and viscous joint fluid in active dogs and cats. Maintaining the joints of an active dog or cat is paramount to a healthy life: healthy joint function requires proper function of the joint capsule, cartilage on the bone endings, and the thick, lubricating joint fluid that cushions normal movement. In TCVM, joint dysfunction is the result of Bi syndrome - the obstruction of Qi and Blood flow through the joint tissues by the invasion of external Wind, Cold, and Damp pathogenic factors. This obstruction and invasion may arise from trauma, prolonged exposure to Wind and Damp, overuse of the limbs, constitutional factors, or aging. By moving Qi and Blood within and around the joint and expelling the Wind-Cold-Damp factors obstructing the joint channels, Angelica Harmonize Joints reestablishes normal Qi and Blood flow and supports normal joint motion. Complementary and compatible with glucosamine supplementation - a TCVM step beyond glucosamine for complete joint channel support. Available in powder (75g-1200g) for dogs and cats and tablets (90-count, 270-count, 900mg) for dogs and cats. Dosing varies by body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecaution: Not to be used in pregnant pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat It Supports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoint channel obstruction from Wind-Cold-Damp invasion (Bi syndrome):\u003c\/strong\u003e In TCVM, Bi syndrome is the pattern of joint obstruction arising when external Wind, Cold, and Damp pathogenic factors invade the joint channels and obstruct the normal flow of Qi and Blood through the joint tissues; the specific character of the Bi syndrome varies with which pathogenic factor predominates - Wind-dominant Bi produces moving stiffness, Cold-dominant Bi produces fixed stiffness worsened by cold, and Damp-dominant Bi produces heavy, swollen, fluid-laden joints; this formula's twelve herbs address all three dimensions of Wind-Cold-Damp Bi syndrome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoint Qi and Blood movement to restore normal channel flow through the joint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Ru Xiang move Qi and invigorate Blood within and around the joint, directly addressing the Qi and Blood stagnation that develops as a consequence of Wind-Cold-Damp obstruction; restoring normal Qi and Blood flow through the joint tissues is the foundational therapeutic requirement for maintaining healthy joint capsule function and normal joint motion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWind-Cold-Damp expulsion to remove the root pathogenic obstruction from the joint channels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sang Zhi, Hai Feng Teng, Qiang Huo, Du Huo, Qin Jiao, Gui Zhi, and Tu Mu Xiang dispel Wind, warm and dispel Cold, leach Dampness, and open the joint channels and collaterals; without removing the pathogenic factors driving the channel obstruction, moving Qi and Blood alone cannot restore lasting normal joint function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoint structural support for healthy joint capsules and viscous joint fluid:\u003c\/strong\u003e The formula's combined action of channel-opening, Qi and Blood movement, and pathogenic factor expulsion supports the maintenance of healthy joint capsules, normal cartilage function at the bone endings, and the thick, viscous joint fluid that cushions joint movement; Niu Xi strengthens the sinews and bones and directs the formula's action to the joints of the lower limbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTCVM Principles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expel Wind, Cold, and Damp from the joint channels, move Qi and Blood within and around the joints, open the channels and collaterals of the joints and limbs, strengthen the sinews and bones, and reestablish the normal Qi and Blood flow that supports healthy joint capsule function and normal motion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproach:\u003c\/strong\u003e In TCVM, Bi syndrome (obstruction syndrome) is the pattern of joint dysfunction arising from the invasion of external Wind, Cold, and Damp pathogenic factors into the channels and collaterals of the joints and limbs. These pathogenic factors obstruct the normal flow of Qi and Blood through the joint tissues, producing the stiffness, restricted motion, and structural deterioration of chronic joint conditions. The three pathogenic factors create distinct clinical pictures that may occur alone or in combination: Wind (Feng Bi) produces moving, migrating joint stiffness that shifts from joint to joint; Cold (Han Bi) produces fixed, severe joint stiffness worsened by cold and relieved by warmth; Damp (Zhe Bi) produces heavy, swollen, fluid-laden joints with a fixed, stubborn character. This formula addresses all three dimensions with a broad Wind-Cold-Damp-expelling strategy built around five of the most important joint-channel-opening herbs in the TCVM materia medica (Sang Zhi, Hai Feng Teng, Qiang Huo, Du Huo, Qin Jiao), combined with Blood-invigorating herbs (Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, Ru Xiang) to restore Qi and Blood flow once the pathogenic factors have been addressed, channel-warming herbs (Gui Zhi) to drive out residual Cold from the joint channels, and directional herbs (Niu Xi) to guide the formula's action to the joints. Zhi Gan Cao harmonizes the combined actions. This multi-herb strategy is the TCVM approach to complete Bi syndrome management and goes beyond the structural joint support of glucosamine supplementation by addressing the Qi and Blood channel dynamics that govern joint tissue health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAvailable Forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e75g Powder - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starter size; mix into food twice daily. Appropriate for cats and small dogs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e150g Powder - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-size supply for small to medium dogs or 1-2 month supply for cats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500g Powder - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard supply for medium to large dogs; appropriate for ongoing joint maintenance use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e900g Powder - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger supply for big dogs or multi-pet households.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1200g Powder - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulk size for very large dogs or extended use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90-Count Tablets (900 mg) - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tablet form for dogs and cats; easy to administer in a soft treat or with food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e270-Count Tablets (900 mg) - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended tablet supply for consistent ongoing joint maintenance use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eActive ingredients: Sang Zhi (Morus alba, twig) - Mulberry twig; Hai Feng Teng (Piper kadsura) - Kadsura pepper stem; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Angelica root (Tang Kuei); Qiang Huo (Notopterygium incisum) - Notopterygium root; Du Huo (Angelica pubescens) - Pubescent Angelica root; Qin Jiao (Gentiana macrophylla) - Gentiana macrophylla root; Ru Xiang (Boswellia carterii) - Frankincense resin; Tu Mu Xiang (Inula helenium) - Inula root (Elecampane); Niu Xi (Achyranthes bidentata) - Achyranthes root; Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) - Szechuan Lovage rhizome; Gui Zhi (Cinnamomum cassia, twig) - Cinnamon twig; Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis, honey-prepared) - Honey-prepared Licorice root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eInactive ingredients: Flaxseed (in all powder forms).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot to be used in pregnant pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eActive Ingredient TCVM Actions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAngelica Harmonize Joints is a twelve-herb formula organized around the classical Bi syndrome treatment strategy of expelling Wind-Cold-Damp from the joint channels, moving Qi and Blood to restore circulation through the joint tissues, and strengthening the sinews and bones of the joints and limbs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSang Zhi (Morus alba, twig) - Mulberry twig:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispels Wind-Damp, opens the channels and collaterals of all four limbs, and is specifically indicated for joint and limb obstruction from Wind-Damp; Sang Zhi's branch and twig nature in TCVM reflects its particular affinity for the branching channels and collaterals of the limbs and joints; it is one of the most important herbs for Wind-Damp Bi syndrome of the upper and lower limbs and is especially effective for joint stiffness and restricted motion that worsens in damp conditions; also clears Heat from the joint channels, making it appropriate for Bi syndrome presentations with any joint warmth or Heat signs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHai Feng Teng (Piper kadsura) - Kadsura pepper stem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispels Wind-Cold-Damp, opens channels and collaterals, and relieves Bi syndrome obstruction; like Sang Zhi, its vine and stem nature gives it a particular affinity for opening the branching channels and collaterals of the joints and limbs; Hai Feng Teng's combined Wind-Cold-Damp-dispelling action makes it broadly effective across all three subtypes of Bi syndrome; works alongside Sang Zhi to provide a comprehensive Wind-Cold-Damp-expelling action through the joint channels of all four limbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Angelica root (Tang Kuei):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishes and invigorates Liver Blood, harmonizes the Blood, and moves Blood Stasis; the formula's primary Blood-nourishing and Blood-moving herb; Dang Gui is included alongside the Wind-Cold-Damp-expelling herbs because Bi syndrome obstruction invariably produces secondary Blood Stasis in the joint channels; restoring normal Blood flow through the joint tissues is essential for maintaining healthy joint capsule function and cartilage nourishment; also prevents the powerful Wind-Cold-Damp-expelling herbs from over-drying the Blood with their dispersing action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQiang Huo (Notopterygium incisum) - Notopterygium root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Releases the Tai Yang exterior, strongly dispels Wind-Cold-Damp from the upper body channels, opens the channels of the upper limbs and shoulders, and relieves joint obstruction from Wind-Cold-Damp; Qiang Huo is specifically indicated for Wind-Cold-Damp Bi syndrome of the upper body and is one of the most important herbs for shoulder, neck, and forelimb joint obstruction; its strong ascending and dispersing action drives Wind-Cold-Damp upward and out of the upper limb joint channels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDu Huo (Angelica pubescens) - Pubescent Angelica root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispels Wind-Cold-Damp, opens the channels of the lower body and lower limbs, and is specifically indicated for Wind-Cold-Damp Bi syndrome of the lower back, hip, and hindlimb joints; Du Huo is the lower-body counterpart to Qiang Huo: while Qiang Huo specifically targets the upper body joint channels, Du Huo specifically targets the lower body joint channels; together they provide comprehensive Wind-Cold-Damp-expelling coverage across all four limbs and the spine; Du Huo is one of the most important TCVM herbs for hip dysplasia, lumbosacral, and hindlimb joint obstruction patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQin Jiao (Gentiana macrophylla) - Gentiana macrophylla root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispels Wind-Damp, opens channels and collaterals, clears Deficiency Heat, and is one of the most broadly effective herbs for Wind-Damp Bi syndrome in the TCVM materia medica; Qin Jiao is uniquely appropriate for Bi syndrome presentations that show any Heat dimension - including the joint warmth and inflammation of active Bi syndrome flares - because it simultaneously expels Wind-Damp and clears any associated Heat without the strongly warming nature of Cold-dispelling herbs like Gui Zhi; this makes it valuable in mixed Hot-Damp Bi presentations as well as classic Wind-Cold-Damp Bi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRu Xiang (Boswellia carterii) - Frankincense resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates Blood, moves Qi, reduces swelling, and relieves joint and musculoskeletal Qi and Blood Stagnation; alongside Dang Gui and Chuan Xiong, Ru Xiang directly addresses the Qi and Blood Stasis that develops in the joint channels as a consequence of Wind-Cold-Damp obstruction; Ru Xiang's combined Qi-moving and Blood-invigorating action is particularly effective for the fixed, localized Blood Stasis of chronically obstructed joint channels; also known in Western research as Boswellia for its joint-supporting properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTu Mu Xiang (Inula helenium) - Inula root (Elecampane):\u003c\/strong\u003e Moves Qi, strengthens the Spleen, dispels Cold-Damp, and opens the channels; Tu Mu Xiang's Qi-moving action ensures that the tonic and channel-opening actions of the other herbs are distributed effectively through the joint channels; its Cold-Damp-dispelling action adds to the formula's overall strategy of removing Damp from the joint channels and collaterals, and its Spleen-strengthening action supports the Spleen's function of transforming and transporting Dampness - addressing the constitutional Damp-generating tendency that predisposes the joints to repeated Damp invasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNiu Xi (Achyranthes bidentata) - Achyranthes root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates Blood, moves Blood Stasis, strengthens the sinews and bones, nourishes the Liver and Kidneys, and guides the formula's actions downward to the joints and lower limbs; Niu Xi serves two critical functions in this formula: it directly strengthens the sinews and bones through its Liver and Kidney-nourishing action, supporting the structural integrity of the joint capsule and the tendons and ligaments around the joint; and it guides the therapeutic action of the other eleven herbs downward to the joints and lower body, ensuring the formula's Wind-Cold-Damp-expelling and Qi-Blood-moving actions are delivered to their joint target.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) - Szechuan Lovage rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates Blood, moves Qi, opens channels and collaterals, dispels Wind, and relieves the joint and musculoskeletal stiffness of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis; the formula's third Blood-invigorating and Qi-moving herb alongside Dang Gui and Ru Xiang; Chuan Xiong's combined Qi and Blood-moving action ensures that once the Wind-Cold-Damp pathogenic factors have been expelled, the restored channel flow is sustained through active Qi and Blood circulation; also dispels Wind from the joint channels, adding a Wind-expelling dimension to its primary Qi and Blood-moving function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGui Zhi (Cinnamomum cassia, twig) - Cinnamon twig:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warms and opens the channels and collaterals, dispels Cold and Wind-Cold from the joint channels, harmonizes Ying and Wei Qi, and promotes Blood circulation to the extremities; the formula's primary channel-warming herb; Gui Zhi drives residual Cold out of the joint channels and collaterals, restoring the warmth and circulation that Cold-dominant Bi syndrome removes from the affected joints; its branch and twig nature gives it a specific affinity for opening the channels of the limbs and joints, making it particularly appropriate for Cold-dominant Bi syndrome of the distal joints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis, honey-prepared) - Honey-prepared Licorice root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi, moderates and harmonizes the actions of all other herbs, and prevents the powerful dispersing herbs from over-depleting; the honey preparation of Gan Cao is more tonifying and Spleen-nourishing than the raw form; as the formula's harmonizing herb, Zhi Gan Cao moderates the intense dispersing actions of the five Wind-Cold-Damp-expelling herbs, the three Blood-invigorating herbs, and the channel-warming action of Gui Zhi, ensuring these powerful herbs work together in a coordinated and sustained fashion without depleting the animal's constitutional Qi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePotential Drug Interactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHerbsmith Rx Angelica Harmonize Joints contains Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Chuan Xiong, and Ru Xiang (Boswellia) with Blood-invigorating properties, Gui Zhi, which warms and opens the channels, and Qin Jiao, which clears Heat and dispels Wind-Damp. This formula is contraindicated in pregnant pets. Dogs and cats on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMedication categories warranting extra caution include anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications (Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Ru Xiang all have Blood-invigorating properties that may potentiate anticoagulant effects; concurrent use with warfarin, heparin, or antiplatelet medications warrants veterinary monitoring), NSAIDs used concurrently for joint management (coordination with your veterinarian is advised when combining herbal and pharmaceutical approaches to the same joint condition, as Ru Xiang\/Boswellia has well-documented anti-inflammatory properties), and animals on multiple concurrent prescription medications. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your pet's condition, current medications, and laboratory results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot to be used in pregnant pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow does Angelica Harmonize Joints work differently from glucosamine supplements?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGlucosamine supplements work by providing the structural building blocks that support cartilage synthesis and joint fluid viscosity - they address the structural substrate of joint health. Angelica Harmonize Joints addresses the TCVM channel dynamics that govern joint tissue health: it expels the Wind-Cold-Damp pathogenic factors that obstruct Qi and Blood flow through the joint channels, moves the Qi and Blood stagnation that develops as a result of that obstruction, and opens the joint channels and collaterals to restore the normal circulation that nourishes the joint tissues. These two approaches are complementary and compatible rather than competing: glucosamine supports the structural materials the joint needs, while Angelica Harmonize Joints supports the channel circulation that delivers nourishment to those structures and removes pathogenic factors that compromise joint channel function. Using both together provides a more comprehensive joint support strategy than either alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Angelica Harmonize Joints administered, and what are the recommended doses?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFor the powder, mix directly into your pet's food twice daily. For dogs: under 30 lbs, give 1\/2 teaspoon twice daily; 30-80 lbs, give 1 teaspoon twice daily; 80-120 lbs, give 1-1\/2 teaspoons twice daily; over 120 lbs, give 2 teaspoons twice daily. For cats: give 1\/4 teaspoon twice daily. For tablets (dogs): under 30 lbs, give 1 tablet twice daily; 30-80 lbs, give 2 tablets twice daily; 80-120 lbs, give 3 tablets twice daily; over 120 lbs, give 4 tablets twice daily. For cats: give 1\/2 tablet twice daily. Administer as prescribed by your authorizing veterinarian, who may adjust dosing based on your pet's specific pattern and response. Do not use this formula in pregnant pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat types of joint conditions is Angelica Harmonize Joints most appropriate for in TCVM terms?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis formula is most appropriate for dogs and cats with the TCVM pattern of Bi syndrome - joint dysfunction arising from Wind-Cold-Damp obstruction of the joint channels. In clinical terms, this includes animals with osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease; joint stiffness worsened by cold or damp weather; swollen or fluid-filled joints; joint stiffness that worsens after rest and improves with gentle movement; and age-related joint decline in active dogs. The formula addresses all three Bi syndrome subtypes (Wind-dominant, Cold-dominant, and Damp-dominant) and is particularly valuable for multi-joint presentations where multiple limbs are affected. The Qian Huo and Du Huo combination specifically addresses upper-body and lower-body joint channels respectively, making this formula suitable for full-body multi-joint Bi syndrome management. Your authorizing veterinarian can confirm the appropriate TCVM pattern diagnosis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow long does it take to see results, and is long-term use appropriate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAnimals with milder or more acute joint stiffness from recent Wind-Cold-Damp exposure may show improvement in joint mobility and ease of movement within 2 to 4 weeks of consistent twice-daily use. Animals with chronic, long-standing joint conditions involving established Blood Stasis and degenerative changes may require 6 to 12 weeks before the full benefit is apparent. Because Bi syndrome is often a chronic, recurring pattern - particularly in older dogs with osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease - long-term ongoing daily use as part of a comprehensive integrative joint management protocol is frequently appropriate and is the most effective approach for sustained joint channel support. The formula's complementary compatibility with glucosamine supplementation makes it well-suited for integration into an existing joint support regimen. Your authorizing veterinarian can monitor your pet's response and adjust dosing or duration as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-04-05T19:28:30-05:00","created_at":"2022-03-25T14:32:10-05:00","vendor":"Herbsmith Rx","type":"Pet Vitamins \u0026 Supplements","tags":["Authorization_Required","Health_Need_Bone_And_Joint","Herb_Type_Powder","Product_Type_Herb","Species_Cat","Species_Dog","Vendor_Herbsmith_Rx"],"price":6884,"price_min":6884,"price_max":22200,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":39935024922694,"title":"Powder - Canine \/ 75g Powder","option1":"Powder - Canine","option2":"75g Powder","option3":null,"sku":"HAHC-75","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":29685058601030,"product_id":6869392228422,"position":2,"created_at":"2022-10-08T07:08:17-05:00","updated_at":"2022-10-08T09:33:24-05:00","alt":"Herbsmith Rx Angelica Harmonize Joints Herbal Formula for Cats and Dogs Ground Herbal Powder","width":960,"height":997,"src":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/herbsmith3_969x997px_29928188-f87f-4f77-8d7c-f1b03c5137f1-sw.jpg?v=1665239604","variant_ids":[39935024922694]},"available":true,"name":"Herbsmith Rx Angelica Harmonize Joints Herbal Formula for Cats and Dogs - Powder - Canine \/ 75g Powder","public_title":"Powder - Canine \/ 75g Powder","options":["Powder - Canine","75g Powder"],"price":7000,"weight":75,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"810210021470","featured_media":{"alt":"Herbsmith Rx Angelica Harmonize Joints Herbal Formula for Cats and Dogs Ground Herbal Powder","id":21966530510918,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.963,"height":997,"width":960,"src":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/herbsmith3_969x997px_29928188-f87f-4f77-8d7c-f1b03c5137f1-sw.jpg?v=1665239604"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}},{"id":39935024955462,"title":"Powder - Canine \/ 150g Powder","option1":"Powder - Canine","option2":"150g Powder","option3":null,"sku":"HAHC-150","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Herbsmith Rx Angelica Harmonize Joints Herbal Formula for Cats and Dogs - Powder - Canine \/ 150g Powder","public_title":"Powder - Canine \/ 150g Powder","options":["Powder - Canine","150g Powder"],"price":8400,"weight":150,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"810210021487","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}},{"id":39935024988230,"title":"Powder - Canine \/ 500g Powder","option1":"Powder - Canine","option2":"500g Powder","option3":null,"sku":"HAHC-500","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Herbsmith Rx Angelica Harmonize Joints Herbal Formula for Cats and Dogs - Powder - Canine \/ 500g Powder","public_title":"Powder - Canine \/ 500g Powder","options":["Powder - Canine","500g Powder"],"price":14200,"weight":500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"810210021494","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}},{"id":39935025020998,"title":"Powder - Canine \/ 900g Powder","option1":"Powder - Canine","option2":"900g Powder","option3":null,"sku":"HAHC-900","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Herbsmith Rx Angelica Harmonize Joints Herbal Formula for Cats and Dogs - Powder - Canine \/ 900g Powder","public_title":"Powder - Canine \/ 900g Powder","options":["Powder - Canine","900g Powder"],"price":17700,"weight":900,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"810210021500","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}},{"id":39935025053766,"title":"Powder - Canine \/ 1200g Powder","option1":"Powder - Canine","option2":"1200g Powder","option3":null,"sku":"HAHC-1200","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Herbsmith Rx Angelica Harmonize Joints Herbal Formula for Cats and Dogs - Powder - Canine \/ 1200g Powder","public_title":"Powder - Canine \/ 1200g Powder","options":["Powder - Canine","1200g Powder"],"price":22200,"weight":1200,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"810210021517","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}},{"id":39935026430022,"title":"Tablets \/ 90 count Tablets (900 mg)","option1":"Tablets","option2":"90 count Tablets (900 mg)","option3":null,"sku":"HAHC-90T","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Herbsmith Rx Angelica Harmonize Joints Herbal Formula for Cats and Dogs - Tablets \/ 90 count Tablets (900 mg)","public_title":"Tablets \/ 90 count Tablets (900 mg)","options":["Tablets","90 count Tablets (900 mg)"],"price":6884,"weight":1,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"810210021524","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}},{"id":39935026462790,"title":"Tablets \/ 270 count Tablets (900 mg)","option1":"Tablets","option2":"270 count Tablets (900 mg)","option3":null,"sku":"HAHC-270T","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Herbsmith Rx Angelica Harmonize Joints Herbal Formula for Cats and Dogs - Tablets \/ 270 count Tablets (900 mg)","public_title":"Tablets \/ 270 count Tablets (900 mg)","options":["Tablets","270 count Tablets (900 mg)"],"price":10932,"weight":1,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"810210021531","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/AngelicaHarmonizeJoints-sw.jpg?v=1665230890","\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/herbsmith3_969x997px_29928188-f87f-4f77-8d7c-f1b03c5137f1-sw.jpg?v=1665239604"],"featured_image":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/AngelicaHarmonizeJoints-sw.jpg?v=1665230890","options":["Type","Size"],"media":[{"alt":"Herbsmith Rx Angelica Harmonize Joints Herbal Formula for Cats and Dogs Product Sizes \u0026 Herb Display","id":21966530478150,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.924,"height":460,"width":425,"src":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/AngelicaHarmonizeJoints-sw.jpg?v=1665230890"},"aspect_ratio":0.924,"height":460,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/AngelicaHarmonizeJoints-sw.jpg?v=1665230890","width":425},{"alt":"Herbsmith Rx Angelica Harmonize Joints Herbal Formula for Cats and Dogs Ground Herbal Powder","id":21966530510918,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.963,"height":997,"width":960,"src":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/herbsmith3_969x997px_29928188-f87f-4f77-8d7c-f1b03c5137f1-sw.jpg?v=1665239604"},"aspect_ratio":0.963,"height":997,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/herbsmith3_969x997px_29928188-f87f-4f77-8d7c-f1b03c5137f1-sw.jpg?v=1665239604","width":960}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/2110\/5457\/files\/veterinary_authorizaton_required_for_tcvm_herbal_formulas_240x240.jpg?v=1787081808\" alt=\"Veterinary Authorization Required for TCVM Herbal Formulas - TCVM Pet Supply\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRecommended by holistic veterinarians, Herbsmith Rx Angelica Harmonize Joints is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula that moves Qi and Blood within and around the joints, expels Wind-Cold-Damp pathogenic factors, and supports healthy joint capsules, cartilage, and viscous joint fluid in active dogs and cats. Maintaining the joints of an active dog or cat is paramount to a healthy life: healthy joint function requires proper function of the joint capsule, cartilage on the bone endings, and the thick, lubricating joint fluid that cushions normal movement. In TCVM, joint dysfunction is the result of Bi syndrome - the obstruction of Qi and Blood flow through the joint tissues by the invasion of external Wind, Cold, and Damp pathogenic factors. This obstruction and invasion may arise from trauma, prolonged exposure to Wind and Damp, overuse of the limbs, constitutional factors, or aging. By moving Qi and Blood within and around the joint and expelling the Wind-Cold-Damp factors obstructing the joint channels, Angelica Harmonize Joints reestablishes normal Qi and Blood flow and supports normal joint motion. Complementary and compatible with glucosamine supplementation - a TCVM step beyond glucosamine for complete joint channel support. Available in powder (75g-1200g) for dogs and cats and tablets (90-count, 270-count, 900mg) for dogs and cats. Dosing varies by body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecaution: Not to be used in pregnant pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat It Supports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoint channel obstruction from Wind-Cold-Damp invasion (Bi syndrome):\u003c\/strong\u003e In TCVM, Bi syndrome is the pattern of joint obstruction arising when external Wind, Cold, and Damp pathogenic factors invade the joint channels and obstruct the normal flow of Qi and Blood through the joint tissues; the specific character of the Bi syndrome varies with which pathogenic factor predominates - Wind-dominant Bi produces moving stiffness, Cold-dominant Bi produces fixed stiffness worsened by cold, and Damp-dominant Bi produces heavy, swollen, fluid-laden joints; this formula's twelve herbs address all three dimensions of Wind-Cold-Damp Bi syndrome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoint Qi and Blood movement to restore normal channel flow through the joint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Ru Xiang move Qi and invigorate Blood within and around the joint, directly addressing the Qi and Blood stagnation that develops as a consequence of Wind-Cold-Damp obstruction; restoring normal Qi and Blood flow through the joint tissues is the foundational therapeutic requirement for maintaining healthy joint capsule function and normal joint motion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWind-Cold-Damp expulsion to remove the root pathogenic obstruction from the joint channels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sang Zhi, Hai Feng Teng, Qiang Huo, Du Huo, Qin Jiao, Gui Zhi, and Tu Mu Xiang dispel Wind, warm and dispel Cold, leach Dampness, and open the joint channels and collaterals; without removing the pathogenic factors driving the channel obstruction, moving Qi and Blood alone cannot restore lasting normal joint function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoint structural support for healthy joint capsules and viscous joint fluid:\u003c\/strong\u003e The formula's combined action of channel-opening, Qi and Blood movement, and pathogenic factor expulsion supports the maintenance of healthy joint capsules, normal cartilage function at the bone endings, and the thick, viscous joint fluid that cushions joint movement; Niu Xi strengthens the sinews and bones and directs the formula's action to the joints of the lower limbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTCVM Principles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expel Wind, Cold, and Damp from the joint channels, move Qi and Blood within and around the joints, open the channels and collaterals of the joints and limbs, strengthen the sinews and bones, and reestablish the normal Qi and Blood flow that supports healthy joint capsule function and normal motion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproach:\u003c\/strong\u003e In TCVM, Bi syndrome (obstruction syndrome) is the pattern of joint dysfunction arising from the invasion of external Wind, Cold, and Damp pathogenic factors into the channels and collaterals of the joints and limbs. These pathogenic factors obstruct the normal flow of Qi and Blood through the joint tissues, producing the stiffness, restricted motion, and structural deterioration of chronic joint conditions. The three pathogenic factors create distinct clinical pictures that may occur alone or in combination: Wind (Feng Bi) produces moving, migrating joint stiffness that shifts from joint to joint; Cold (Han Bi) produces fixed, severe joint stiffness worsened by cold and relieved by warmth; Damp (Zhe Bi) produces heavy, swollen, fluid-laden joints with a fixed, stubborn character. This formula addresses all three dimensions with a broad Wind-Cold-Damp-expelling strategy built around five of the most important joint-channel-opening herbs in the TCVM materia medica (Sang Zhi, Hai Feng Teng, Qiang Huo, Du Huo, Qin Jiao), combined with Blood-invigorating herbs (Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, Ru Xiang) to restore Qi and Blood flow once the pathogenic factors have been addressed, channel-warming herbs (Gui Zhi) to drive out residual Cold from the joint channels, and directional herbs (Niu Xi) to guide the formula's action to the joints. Zhi Gan Cao harmonizes the combined actions. This multi-herb strategy is the TCVM approach to complete Bi syndrome management and goes beyond the structural joint support of glucosamine supplementation by addressing the Qi and Blood channel dynamics that govern joint tissue health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAvailable Forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e75g Powder - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starter size; mix into food twice daily. Appropriate for cats and small dogs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e150g Powder - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-size supply for small to medium dogs or 1-2 month supply for cats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500g Powder - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard supply for medium to large dogs; appropriate for ongoing joint maintenance use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e900g Powder - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger supply for big dogs or multi-pet households.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1200g Powder - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulk size for very large dogs or extended use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90-Count Tablets (900 mg) - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tablet form for dogs and cats; easy to administer in a soft treat or with food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e270-Count Tablets (900 mg) - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended tablet supply for consistent ongoing joint maintenance use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eActive ingredients: Sang Zhi (Morus alba, twig) - Mulberry twig; Hai Feng Teng (Piper kadsura) - Kadsura pepper stem; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Angelica root (Tang Kuei); Qiang Huo (Notopterygium incisum) - Notopterygium root; Du Huo (Angelica pubescens) - Pubescent Angelica root; Qin Jiao (Gentiana macrophylla) - Gentiana macrophylla root; Ru Xiang (Boswellia carterii) - Frankincense resin; Tu Mu Xiang (Inula helenium) - Inula root (Elecampane); Niu Xi (Achyranthes bidentata) - Achyranthes root; Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) - Szechuan Lovage rhizome; Gui Zhi (Cinnamomum cassia, twig) - Cinnamon twig; Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis, honey-prepared) - Honey-prepared Licorice root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eInactive ingredients: Flaxseed (in all powder forms).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot to be used in pregnant pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eActive Ingredient TCVM Actions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAngelica Harmonize Joints is a twelve-herb formula organized around the classical Bi syndrome treatment strategy of expelling Wind-Cold-Damp from the joint channels, moving Qi and Blood to restore circulation through the joint tissues, and strengthening the sinews and bones of the joints and limbs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSang Zhi (Morus alba, twig) - Mulberry twig:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispels Wind-Damp, opens the channels and collaterals of all four limbs, and is specifically indicated for joint and limb obstruction from Wind-Damp; Sang Zhi's branch and twig nature in TCVM reflects its particular affinity for the branching channels and collaterals of the limbs and joints; it is one of the most important herbs for Wind-Damp Bi syndrome of the upper and lower limbs and is especially effective for joint stiffness and restricted motion that worsens in damp conditions; also clears Heat from the joint channels, making it appropriate for Bi syndrome presentations with any joint warmth or Heat signs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHai Feng Teng (Piper kadsura) - Kadsura pepper stem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispels Wind-Cold-Damp, opens channels and collaterals, and relieves Bi syndrome obstruction; like Sang Zhi, its vine and stem nature gives it a particular affinity for opening the branching channels and collaterals of the joints and limbs; Hai Feng Teng's combined Wind-Cold-Damp-dispelling action makes it broadly effective across all three subtypes of Bi syndrome; works alongside Sang Zhi to provide a comprehensive Wind-Cold-Damp-expelling action through the joint channels of all four limbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Angelica root (Tang Kuei):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishes and invigorates Liver Blood, harmonizes the Blood, and moves Blood Stasis; the formula's primary Blood-nourishing and Blood-moving herb; Dang Gui is included alongside the Wind-Cold-Damp-expelling herbs because Bi syndrome obstruction invariably produces secondary Blood Stasis in the joint channels; restoring normal Blood flow through the joint tissues is essential for maintaining healthy joint capsule function and cartilage nourishment; also prevents the powerful Wind-Cold-Damp-expelling herbs from over-drying the Blood with their dispersing action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQiang Huo (Notopterygium incisum) - Notopterygium root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Releases the Tai Yang exterior, strongly dispels Wind-Cold-Damp from the upper body channels, opens the channels of the upper limbs and shoulders, and relieves joint obstruction from Wind-Cold-Damp; Qiang Huo is specifically indicated for Wind-Cold-Damp Bi syndrome of the upper body and is one of the most important herbs for shoulder, neck, and forelimb joint obstruction; its strong ascending and dispersing action drives Wind-Cold-Damp upward and out of the upper limb joint channels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDu Huo (Angelica pubescens) - Pubescent Angelica root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispels Wind-Cold-Damp, opens the channels of the lower body and lower limbs, and is specifically indicated for Wind-Cold-Damp Bi syndrome of the lower back, hip, and hindlimb joints; Du Huo is the lower-body counterpart to Qiang Huo: while Qiang Huo specifically targets the upper body joint channels, Du Huo specifically targets the lower body joint channels; together they provide comprehensive Wind-Cold-Damp-expelling coverage across all four limbs and the spine; Du Huo is one of the most important TCVM herbs for hip dysplasia, lumbosacral, and hindlimb joint obstruction patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQin Jiao (Gentiana macrophylla) - Gentiana macrophylla root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispels Wind-Damp, opens channels and collaterals, clears Deficiency Heat, and is one of the most broadly effective herbs for Wind-Damp Bi syndrome in the TCVM materia medica; Qin Jiao is uniquely appropriate for Bi syndrome presentations that show any Heat dimension - including the joint warmth and inflammation of active Bi syndrome flares - because it simultaneously expels Wind-Damp and clears any associated Heat without the strongly warming nature of Cold-dispelling herbs like Gui Zhi; this makes it valuable in mixed Hot-Damp Bi presentations as well as classic Wind-Cold-Damp Bi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRu Xiang (Boswellia carterii) - Frankincense resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates Blood, moves Qi, reduces swelling, and relieves joint and musculoskeletal Qi and Blood Stagnation; alongside Dang Gui and Chuan Xiong, Ru Xiang directly addresses the Qi and Blood Stasis that develops in the joint channels as a consequence of Wind-Cold-Damp obstruction; Ru Xiang's combined Qi-moving and Blood-invigorating action is particularly effective for the fixed, localized Blood Stasis of chronically obstructed joint channels; also known in Western research as Boswellia for its joint-supporting properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTu Mu Xiang (Inula helenium) - Inula root (Elecampane):\u003c\/strong\u003e Moves Qi, strengthens the Spleen, dispels Cold-Damp, and opens the channels; Tu Mu Xiang's Qi-moving action ensures that the tonic and channel-opening actions of the other herbs are distributed effectively through the joint channels; its Cold-Damp-dispelling action adds to the formula's overall strategy of removing Damp from the joint channels and collaterals, and its Spleen-strengthening action supports the Spleen's function of transforming and transporting Dampness - addressing the constitutional Damp-generating tendency that predisposes the joints to repeated Damp invasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNiu Xi (Achyranthes bidentata) - Achyranthes root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates Blood, moves Blood Stasis, strengthens the sinews and bones, nourishes the Liver and Kidneys, and guides the formula's actions downward to the joints and lower limbs; Niu Xi serves two critical functions in this formula: it directly strengthens the sinews and bones through its Liver and Kidney-nourishing action, supporting the structural integrity of the joint capsule and the tendons and ligaments around the joint; and it guides the therapeutic action of the other eleven herbs downward to the joints and lower body, ensuring the formula's Wind-Cold-Damp-expelling and Qi-Blood-moving actions are delivered to their joint target.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) - Szechuan Lovage rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates Blood, moves Qi, opens channels and collaterals, dispels Wind, and relieves the joint and musculoskeletal stiffness of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis; the formula's third Blood-invigorating and Qi-moving herb alongside Dang Gui and Ru Xiang; Chuan Xiong's combined Qi and Blood-moving action ensures that once the Wind-Cold-Damp pathogenic factors have been expelled, the restored channel flow is sustained through active Qi and Blood circulation; also dispels Wind from the joint channels, adding a Wind-expelling dimension to its primary Qi and Blood-moving function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGui Zhi (Cinnamomum cassia, twig) - Cinnamon twig:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warms and opens the channels and collaterals, dispels Cold and Wind-Cold from the joint channels, harmonizes Ying and Wei Qi, and promotes Blood circulation to the extremities; the formula's primary channel-warming herb; Gui Zhi drives residual Cold out of the joint channels and collaterals, restoring the warmth and circulation that Cold-dominant Bi syndrome removes from the affected joints; its branch and twig nature gives it a specific affinity for opening the channels of the limbs and joints, making it particularly appropriate for Cold-dominant Bi syndrome of the distal joints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis, honey-prepared) - Honey-prepared Licorice root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi, moderates and harmonizes the actions of all other herbs, and prevents the powerful dispersing herbs from over-depleting; the honey preparation of Gan Cao is more tonifying and Spleen-nourishing than the raw form; as the formula's harmonizing herb, Zhi Gan Cao moderates the intense dispersing actions of the five Wind-Cold-Damp-expelling herbs, the three Blood-invigorating herbs, and the channel-warming action of Gui Zhi, ensuring these powerful herbs work together in a coordinated and sustained fashion without depleting the animal's constitutional Qi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePotential Drug Interactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHerbsmith Rx Angelica Harmonize Joints contains Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Chuan Xiong, and Ru Xiang (Boswellia) with Blood-invigorating properties, Gui Zhi, which warms and opens the channels, and Qin Jiao, which clears Heat and dispels Wind-Damp. This formula is contraindicated in pregnant pets. Dogs and cats on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMedication categories warranting extra caution include anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications (Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Ru Xiang all have Blood-invigorating properties that may potentiate anticoagulant effects; concurrent use with warfarin, heparin, or antiplatelet medications warrants veterinary monitoring), NSAIDs used concurrently for joint management (coordination with your veterinarian is advised when combining herbal and pharmaceutical approaches to the same joint condition, as Ru Xiang\/Boswellia has well-documented anti-inflammatory properties), and animals on multiple concurrent prescription medications. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your pet's condition, current medications, and laboratory results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot to be used in pregnant pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow does Angelica Harmonize Joints work differently from glucosamine supplements?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGlucosamine supplements work by providing the structural building blocks that support cartilage synthesis and joint fluid viscosity - they address the structural substrate of joint health. Angelica Harmonize Joints addresses the TCVM channel dynamics that govern joint tissue health: it expels the Wind-Cold-Damp pathogenic factors that obstruct Qi and Blood flow through the joint channels, moves the Qi and Blood stagnation that develops as a result of that obstruction, and opens the joint channels and collaterals to restore the normal circulation that nourishes the joint tissues. These two approaches are complementary and compatible rather than competing: glucosamine supports the structural materials the joint needs, while Angelica Harmonize Joints supports the channel circulation that delivers nourishment to those structures and removes pathogenic factors that compromise joint channel function. Using both together provides a more comprehensive joint support strategy than either alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Angelica Harmonize Joints administered, and what are the recommended doses?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFor the powder, mix directly into your pet's food twice daily. For dogs: under 30 lbs, give 1\/2 teaspoon twice daily; 30-80 lbs, give 1 teaspoon twice daily; 80-120 lbs, give 1-1\/2 teaspoons twice daily; over 120 lbs, give 2 teaspoons twice daily. For cats: give 1\/4 teaspoon twice daily. For tablets (dogs): under 30 lbs, give 1 tablet twice daily; 30-80 lbs, give 2 tablets twice daily; 80-120 lbs, give 3 tablets twice daily; over 120 lbs, give 4 tablets twice daily. For cats: give 1\/2 tablet twice daily. Administer as prescribed by your authorizing veterinarian, who may adjust dosing based on your pet's specific pattern and response. Do not use this formula in pregnant pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat types of joint conditions is Angelica Harmonize Joints most appropriate for in TCVM terms?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis formula is most appropriate for dogs and cats with the TCVM pattern of Bi syndrome - joint dysfunction arising from Wind-Cold-Damp obstruction of the joint channels. In clinical terms, this includes animals with osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease; joint stiffness worsened by cold or damp weather; swollen or fluid-filled joints; joint stiffness that worsens after rest and improves with gentle movement; and age-related joint decline in active dogs. The formula addresses all three Bi syndrome subtypes (Wind-dominant, Cold-dominant, and Damp-dominant) and is particularly valuable for multi-joint presentations where multiple limbs are affected. The Qian Huo and Du Huo combination specifically addresses upper-body and lower-body joint channels respectively, making this formula suitable for full-body multi-joint Bi syndrome management. Your authorizing veterinarian can confirm the appropriate TCVM pattern diagnosis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow long does it take to see results, and is long-term use appropriate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAnimals with milder or more acute joint stiffness from recent Wind-Cold-Damp exposure may show improvement in joint mobility and ease of movement within 2 to 4 weeks of consistent twice-daily use. Animals with chronic, long-standing joint conditions involving established Blood Stasis and degenerative changes may require 6 to 12 weeks before the full benefit is apparent. Because Bi syndrome is often a chronic, recurring pattern - particularly in older dogs with osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease - long-term ongoing daily use as part of a comprehensive integrative joint management protocol is frequently appropriate and is the most effective approach for sustained joint channel support. The formula's complementary compatibility with glucosamine supplementation makes it well-suited for integration into an existing joint support regimen. Your authorizing veterinarian can monitor your pet's response and adjust dosing or duration as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}