{"id":6870743908422,"title":"Herbsmith Rx Peony Calm Shen Herbal Formula for Horses","handle":"herbsmith-rx-peony-calm-shen-herbal-formula-for-horses","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;\"\u003eR\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eecommended by holistic veterinarians, Herbsmith Rx Peony Calm Shen supports emotional balance in horses through traditional Shen calming, Liver Qi regulation, and Blood and Yin nourishment. Its sixteen listed ingredients combine nourishing roots and seeds, Qi-regulating herbs, Shen-supporting ingredients, and calcined Oyster shell for a veterinarian-confirmed pattern involving unsettled Shen, Liver constraint, and nourishing support needs. For a horse that struggles to settle or reacts fearfully, this approach can be considered within an individualized veterinary and management plan. Available as traditional powder in 500g, 900g, and 1200g sizes and Flax Plus in packages labeled 30-day and 60-day supply; a six-tablespoon scoop is included with Flax Plus. Dosing varies by body weight and condition; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance. Not for use in pregnant mares.\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\u003eTraditional Shen calming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suan Zao Ren, Bai Zi Ren, Fu Shen, Ye Jiao Teng, and Yuan Zhi contribute complementary settling and nourishing functions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiver Qi regulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chai Hu, Qing Pi, and Xiang Fu Zi complement White Peony's nourishing and softening role within the selected constraint pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood and Yin nourishment:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Peony, Dang Gui Tou, Mai Men Dong, Tian Men Dong, and Xuan Shen supply nourishing functions, while Dan Shen contributes traditional Blood movement and Heat clearing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnchoring and consolidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mu Li Shu and Wu Wei Zi contribute settling and consolidating functions. These roles do not guarantee freedom from sedation, prevent aggression, or establish safe riding or handling.\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 Calm Shen, nourish Blood and Yin, soothe Liver constraint, and regulate Qi within the confirmed pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional framework:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart Shen and Liver Qi describe traditional functional concepts, not anatomical organ diagnoses. In the Five Element generating cycle, Wood generates Fire; this is a traditional interpretive framework, not a proven cause of every horse's anxiety, irritability, or aggression. Unsupported toxic-burden explanations are not assumed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormula structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sixteen ingredients include botanical, fungal, and animal-derived material rather than sixteen literal herbs. A specific classical antecedent and manufacturer proportions are not supplied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContraindication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not for use in pregnant mares. Review nursing status, chronic illness, medications, bleeding history, and planned procedures before 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\u003eBehavioral and handling safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e New or worsening reactivity requires assessment of medical, management, training, and environmental contributors. Maintain safe distance and handling arrangements. Do not deliberately provoke reactions to test the formula, and do not ride an unsafe, excessively drowsy, or uncoordinated horse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrgent signs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collapse, breathing difficulty, marked unresponsiveness, new severe incoordination, or a suspected overdose requires urgent veterinary assessment. Stop administration and contact your veterinarian for excessive drowsiness, stumbling, marked agitation, or other suspected adverse reactions.\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\u003e500g Traditional Powder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix into grain using traditional-powder directions.\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 Traditional Powder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger powder package; supply duration depends on the prescribed dose.\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 Traditional Powder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulk powder option, not an automatic recommendation for prolonged 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\u003eFlax Plus - 30-Day Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formula blended with ground flaxseed; six-tablespoon scoop included. Follow Flax Plus directions, not the traditional-powder tablespoon amount.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlax Plus - 60-Day Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger Flax Plus package. Package supply labels do not establish duration at every prescribed schedule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSuggested Use\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\u003eTraditional Powder - 1,000 lb horse, initial dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two tablespoons twice daily in grain, or as directed by your veterinarian. Continue the initial schedule for 20 days, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Powder - 1,000 lb horse, subsequent dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e After the initial period, two tablespoons once daily in grain, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlax Plus - 1,000 lb horse, initial dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e One included six-tablespoon scoop twice daily in grain, or as directed by your veterinarian. Continue the initial schedule for 20 days, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlax Plus - 1,000 lb horse, subsequent dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e After the initial period, one included six-tablespoon scoop once daily in grain, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIf initially refused, introduce a small amount in grain and gradually increase until accustomed to the taste, or as directed by your veterinarian. Confirm dosing for horses of other weights with the authorizing veterinarian. Numeric doses and format distinctions are preserved from the existing listing, not independently manufacturer-verified. Do not convert between powder and Flax Plus by volume or assume equal concentrations. Continue only for the prescribed duration, or as directed by your veterinarian; the subsequent schedule does not establish indefinite maintenance safety. Veterinary authorization is required. Not for use in pregnant mares. Do not add extra doses for an event or change prescribed medicines yourself. Stop administration and contact your veterinarian for excessive drowsiness, stumbling, marked agitation, persistent digestive upset, unusual bleeding, or other suspected adverse reactions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bai Shao Yao (Paeonia lactiflora) - White Peony root; Bai Zi Ren (Platycladus orientalis) - Biota seed; Chai Hu (Bupleurum chinense) - Bupleurum root; Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) - Salvia root; Dang Gui Tou (Angelica sinensis, head) - Chinese Angelica root head; Fu Shen (Poria cocos, root-bound) - Heart Poria; Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus) - Ophiopogon tuber; Mu Li Shu (Ostrea gigas, calcined, as listed) - Calcined Oyster shell; Qing Pi (Citrus reticulata, immature) - Green Tangerine peel; Suan Zao Ren (Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa) - Sour Jujube seed; Tian Men Dong (Asparagus cochinchinensis) - Asparagus tuber; Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra chinensis) - Schisandra fruit; Xiang Fu Zi (Cyperus rotundus) - Cyperus rhizome; Xuan Shen (Scrophularia ningpoensis) - Scrophularia root; Ye Jiao Teng (Polygonum multiflorum, vine) - Polygonum vine; Yuan Zhi (Polygala tenuifolia) - Polygala root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInactive ingredients, as currently listed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flax Plus contains ground flaxseed. Traditional powder is listed as containing no inactive ingredients; confirm the actual format-specific label before relying on that absence claim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource and preparation confirmation:\u003c\/strong\u003e All sixteen ingredient identities are retained from the horse listing. Confirm species nomenclature, proportions, processing, and format-specific excipients against the manufacturer label, including Oyster species and calcination, White Peony preparation, and Fu Shen's root-bound designation. Ye Jiao Teng is the listed vine, not He Shou Wu root; these plant parts must not be substituted. Do not transfer excipient information from the separate dog\/cat listing or assume identical concentration between equine formats.\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);\"\u003eThe sixteen ingredients form overlapping Shen-supporting, nourishing, Qi-regulating, Blood-moving, anchoring, and consolidating layers. Traditional functions explain the approach without establishing guaranteed behavior changes or measured delivery to particular tissues.\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\u003eBai Shao Yao (Paeonia lactiflora) - White Peony Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally nourishes Blood, preserves Yin, softens the Liver, and moderates tension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBai Zi Ren (Platycladus orientalis) - Biota Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally nourishes the Heart, calms Shen, and moistens the intestines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChai Hu (Bupleurum chinense) - Bupleurum Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally courses Liver Qi, releases constraint, and raises clear Yang, complementing the nourishing layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) - Salvia Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally moves Blood, clears Heat, and calms restlessness; it is not treated as interchangeable with a Blood tonic.\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 Tou (Angelica sinensis, head) - Chinese Angelica Root Head:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally emphasizes Blood nourishment. The root-head designation does not eliminate Blood-moving effects or medication precautions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFu Shen (Poria cocos, root-bound) - Heart Poria:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally calms Shen and supports Heart and Spleen functions. Retain the root-bound preparation without assuming plain Fu Ling is identical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMai Men Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus) - Ophiopogon Tuber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally nourishes Yin, generates fluids, and clears deficiency Heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMu Li Shu (Ostrea gigas, calcined, as listed) - Calcined Oyster Shell:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally contributes settling and astringing functions. Confirm processing rather than assuming it guarantees stronger anchoring or safety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQing Pi (Citrus reticulata, immature) - Green Tangerine Peel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally moves constrained Liver Qi and disperses accumulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuan Zao Ren (Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa) - Sour Jujube Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally nourishes Heart and Liver, calms Shen, and conserves fluids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTian Men Dong (Asparagus cochinchinensis) - Asparagus Tuber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally nourishes Lung and Kidney Yin, clears Heat, and generates fluids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWu Wei Zi (Schisandra chinensis) - Schisandra Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally conserves fluids, supports Kidney functions, and quiets Shen, adding consolidation alongside nourishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXiang Fu Zi (Cyperus rotundus) - Cyperus Rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally soothes Liver constraint and regulates Qi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXuan Shen (Scrophularia ningpoensis) - Scrophularia Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally nourishes Yin, clears Heat, and cools Blood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYe Jiao Teng (Polygonum multiflorum, vine) - Polygonum Vine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally nourishes Blood, calms Shen, and opens channels. The vine is distinct from the root preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYuan Zhi (Polygala tenuifolia) - Polygala Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally calms Shen, transforms Phlegm, and supports Heart-Kidney communication.\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 Peony Calm Shen contains Shen-calming ingredients, Blood-moving Dan Shen and Angelica, Qi-regulating herbs, Schisandra, and calcined Oyster shell. Horses taking prescription medicines should use the formula under veterinary supervision because equine herb-drug interaction research is limited. Research in dogs and cats is also limited and does not establish equine compatibility. Sedation, bleeding considerations, and changes in drug handling warrant review; ingredient findings do not establish the magnitude or direction of an interaction for this finished preparation.\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 sedatives, anxiolytics and other behavior medicines, anticoagulant and antiplatelet medicines, cardiac medicines including digoxin, immunosuppressants, reproductive or hormonal medicines, medicines requiring liver or drug-level monitoring, and multiple concurrent prescriptions. Ask your veterinarian whether administration spacing is needed rather than assuming a universal timing rule. Not for use in pregnant mares. Stop administration and seek advice for excessive drowsiness, stumbling, marked agitation, persistent digestive upset, unusual bleeding, or other suspected adverse reactions. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your horse's condition, 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\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);\"\u003eWhat pattern does Peony Calm Shen support, and how does it differ from another calming formula?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe current listing emphasizes unsettled Shen with Liver Qi constraint and nourishing Blood or Yin support needs. Its combination of Qi regulation and nourishment helps define the traditional approach. The prior comparison with Bupleurum Calm Spirit does not verify that product's composition, classical equivalence, or comparative strength. Your veterinarian selects the actual formula from the full assessment rather than assuming a reactive horse needs one particular preparation. Medical, environmental, management, and training contributors still need attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat are the powder and Flax Plus doses for a 1,000 lb horse?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFor traditional powder, give two tablespoons twice daily in grain, or as directed by your veterinarian. Continue the initial schedule for 20 days, or as directed by your veterinarian. Then give two tablespoons once daily in grain, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFor Flax Plus, give one included six-tablespoon scoop twice daily in grain, or as directed by your veterinarian. Continue the initial schedule for 20 days, or as directed by your veterinarian. Then give one included six-tablespoon scoop once daily in grain, or as directed by your veterinarian. If initially refused, introduce a small amount in grain and gradually increase until accustomed to the taste, or as directed by your veterinarian. Confirm other body weights with the veterinarian, keep formats separate, and continue only for the prescribed duration, or as directed by your veterinarian. Not for pregnant mares.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow are response, duration, and handling safety monitored?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYour veterinarian reviews settling, alertness, reactivity, appetite, digestion, gait, medications, and the underlying diagnosis and management plan. Fixed 2-to-4-week or 6-to-12-week improvement timelines and blanket long-term safety are not established. Continue only for the prescribed duration, or as directed by your veterinarian. Keep a record of triggers without provoking reactions. Greater drowsiness is not proof of better emotional wellbeing, and apparent calm does not establish safe riding or handling. Do not ride an excessively drowsy or uncoordinated horse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCan it be combined with prescribed medicines or another herbal formula?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOnly after your veterinarian reviews complete ingredient lists, formats, doses, and individual risks. Compatibility is not automatic, especially with sedatives, behavior medicines, anticoagulants, or medicines requiring close monitoring. Do not stop or alter prescriptions, add extra doses for an event, or double up on overlapping herbs yourself. Report excessive drowsiness, stumbling, marked agitation, or unusual bleeding promptly. 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TCVM Pet Supply\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eR\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eecommended by holistic veterinarians, Herbsmith Rx Peony Calm Shen supports emotional balance in horses through traditional Shen calming, Liver Qi regulation, and Blood and Yin nourishment. Its sixteen listed ingredients combine nourishing roots and seeds, Qi-regulating herbs, Shen-supporting ingredients, and calcined Oyster shell for a veterinarian-confirmed pattern involving unsettled Shen, Liver constraint, and nourishing support needs. For a horse that struggles to settle or reacts fearfully, this approach can be considered within an individualized veterinary and management plan. Available as traditional powder in 500g, 900g, and 1200g sizes and Flax Plus in packages labeled 30-day and 60-day supply; a six-tablespoon scoop is included with Flax Plus. Dosing varies by body weight and condition; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance. Not for use in pregnant mares.\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\u003eTraditional Shen calming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suan Zao Ren, Bai Zi Ren, Fu Shen, Ye Jiao Teng, and Yuan Zhi contribute complementary settling and nourishing functions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiver Qi regulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chai Hu, Qing Pi, and Xiang Fu Zi complement White Peony's nourishing and softening role within the selected constraint pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood and Yin nourishment:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Peony, Dang Gui Tou, Mai Men Dong, Tian Men Dong, and Xuan Shen supply nourishing functions, while Dan Shen contributes traditional Blood movement and Heat clearing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnchoring and consolidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mu Li Shu and Wu Wei Zi contribute settling and consolidating functions. These roles do not guarantee freedom from sedation, prevent aggression, or establish safe riding or handling.\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 Calm Shen, nourish Blood and Yin, soothe Liver constraint, and regulate Qi within the confirmed pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional framework:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart Shen and Liver Qi describe traditional functional concepts, not anatomical organ diagnoses. In the Five Element generating cycle, Wood generates Fire; this is a traditional interpretive framework, not a proven cause of every horse's anxiety, irritability, or aggression. Unsupported toxic-burden explanations are not assumed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormula structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sixteen ingredients include botanical, fungal, and animal-derived material rather than sixteen literal herbs. A specific classical antecedent and manufacturer proportions are not supplied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContraindication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not for use in pregnant mares. Review nursing status, chronic illness, medications, bleeding history, and planned procedures before 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\u003eBehavioral and handling safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e New or worsening reactivity requires assessment of medical, management, training, and environmental contributors. Maintain safe distance and handling arrangements. Do not deliberately provoke reactions to test the formula, and do not ride an unsafe, excessively drowsy, or uncoordinated horse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrgent signs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collapse, breathing difficulty, marked unresponsiveness, new severe incoordination, or a suspected overdose requires urgent veterinary assessment. Stop administration and contact your veterinarian for excessive drowsiness, stumbling, marked agitation, or other suspected adverse reactions.\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\u003e500g Traditional Powder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix into grain using traditional-powder directions.\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 Traditional Powder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger powder package; supply duration depends on the prescribed dose.\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 Traditional Powder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulk powder option, not an automatic recommendation for prolonged 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\u003eFlax Plus - 30-Day Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formula blended with ground flaxseed; six-tablespoon scoop included. Follow Flax Plus directions, not the traditional-powder tablespoon amount.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlax Plus - 60-Day Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger Flax Plus package. Package supply labels do not establish duration at every prescribed schedule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSuggested Use\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\u003eTraditional Powder - 1,000 lb horse, initial dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two tablespoons twice daily in grain, or as directed by your veterinarian. Continue the initial schedule for 20 days, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Powder - 1,000 lb horse, subsequent dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e After the initial period, two tablespoons once daily in grain, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlax Plus - 1,000 lb horse, initial dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e One included six-tablespoon scoop twice daily in grain, or as directed by your veterinarian. Continue the initial schedule for 20 days, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlax Plus - 1,000 lb horse, subsequent dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e After the initial period, one included six-tablespoon scoop once daily in grain, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIf initially refused, introduce a small amount in grain and gradually increase until accustomed to the taste, or as directed by your veterinarian. Confirm dosing for horses of other weights with the authorizing veterinarian. Numeric doses and format distinctions are preserved from the existing listing, not independently manufacturer-verified. Do not convert between powder and Flax Plus by volume or assume equal concentrations. Continue only for the prescribed duration, or as directed by your veterinarian; the subsequent schedule does not establish indefinite maintenance safety. Veterinary authorization is required. Not for use in pregnant mares. Do not add extra doses for an event or change prescribed medicines yourself. Stop administration and contact your veterinarian for excessive drowsiness, stumbling, marked agitation, persistent digestive upset, unusual bleeding, or other suspected adverse reactions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bai Shao Yao (Paeonia lactiflora) - White Peony root; Bai Zi Ren (Platycladus orientalis) - Biota seed; Chai Hu (Bupleurum chinense) - Bupleurum root; Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) - Salvia root; Dang Gui Tou (Angelica sinensis, head) - Chinese Angelica root head; Fu Shen (Poria cocos, root-bound) - Heart Poria; Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus) - Ophiopogon tuber; Mu Li Shu (Ostrea gigas, calcined, as listed) - Calcined Oyster shell; Qing Pi (Citrus reticulata, immature) - Green Tangerine peel; Suan Zao Ren (Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa) - Sour Jujube seed; Tian Men Dong (Asparagus cochinchinensis) - Asparagus tuber; Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra chinensis) - Schisandra fruit; Xiang Fu Zi (Cyperus rotundus) - Cyperus rhizome; Xuan Shen (Scrophularia ningpoensis) - Scrophularia root; Ye Jiao Teng (Polygonum multiflorum, vine) - Polygonum vine; Yuan Zhi (Polygala tenuifolia) - Polygala root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInactive ingredients, as currently listed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flax Plus contains ground flaxseed. Traditional powder is listed as containing no inactive ingredients; confirm the actual format-specific label before relying on that absence claim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource and preparation confirmation:\u003c\/strong\u003e All sixteen ingredient identities are retained from the horse listing. Confirm species nomenclature, proportions, processing, and format-specific excipients against the manufacturer label, including Oyster species and calcination, White Peony preparation, and Fu Shen's root-bound designation. Ye Jiao Teng is the listed vine, not He Shou Wu root; these plant parts must not be substituted. Do not transfer excipient information from the separate dog\/cat listing or assume identical concentration between equine formats.\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);\"\u003eThe sixteen ingredients form overlapping Shen-supporting, nourishing, Qi-regulating, Blood-moving, anchoring, and consolidating layers. Traditional functions explain the approach without establishing guaranteed behavior changes or measured delivery to particular tissues.\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\u003eBai Shao Yao (Paeonia lactiflora) - White Peony Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally nourishes Blood, preserves Yin, softens the Liver, and moderates tension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBai Zi Ren (Platycladus orientalis) - Biota Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally nourishes the Heart, calms Shen, and moistens the intestines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChai Hu (Bupleurum chinense) - Bupleurum Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally courses Liver Qi, releases constraint, and raises clear Yang, complementing the nourishing layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) - Salvia Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally moves Blood, clears Heat, and calms restlessness; it is not treated as interchangeable with a Blood tonic.\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 Tou (Angelica sinensis, head) - Chinese Angelica Root Head:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally emphasizes Blood nourishment. The root-head designation does not eliminate Blood-moving effects or medication precautions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFu Shen (Poria cocos, root-bound) - Heart Poria:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally calms Shen and supports Heart and Spleen functions. Retain the root-bound preparation without assuming plain Fu Ling is identical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMai Men Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus) - Ophiopogon Tuber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally nourishes Yin, generates fluids, and clears deficiency Heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMu Li Shu (Ostrea gigas, calcined, as listed) - Calcined Oyster Shell:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally contributes settling and astringing functions. Confirm processing rather than assuming it guarantees stronger anchoring or safety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQing Pi (Citrus reticulata, immature) - Green Tangerine Peel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally moves constrained Liver Qi and disperses accumulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuan Zao Ren (Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa) - Sour Jujube Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally nourishes Heart and Liver, calms Shen, and conserves fluids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTian Men Dong (Asparagus cochinchinensis) - Asparagus Tuber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally nourishes Lung and Kidney Yin, clears Heat, and generates fluids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWu Wei Zi (Schisandra chinensis) - Schisandra Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally conserves fluids, supports Kidney functions, and quiets Shen, adding consolidation alongside nourishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXiang Fu Zi (Cyperus rotundus) - Cyperus Rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally soothes Liver constraint and regulates Qi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXuan Shen (Scrophularia ningpoensis) - Scrophularia Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally nourishes Yin, clears Heat, and cools Blood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYe Jiao Teng (Polygonum multiflorum, vine) - Polygonum Vine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally nourishes Blood, calms Shen, and opens channels. The vine is distinct from the root preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYuan Zhi (Polygala tenuifolia) - Polygala Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally calms Shen, transforms Phlegm, and supports Heart-Kidney communication.\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 Peony Calm Shen contains Shen-calming ingredients, Blood-moving Dan Shen and Angelica, Qi-regulating herbs, Schisandra, and calcined Oyster shell. Horses taking prescription medicines should use the formula under veterinary supervision because equine herb-drug interaction research is limited. Research in dogs and cats is also limited and does not establish equine compatibility. Sedation, bleeding considerations, and changes in drug handling warrant review; ingredient findings do not establish the magnitude or direction of an interaction for this finished preparation.\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 sedatives, anxiolytics and other behavior medicines, anticoagulant and antiplatelet medicines, cardiac medicines including digoxin, immunosuppressants, reproductive or hormonal medicines, medicines requiring liver or drug-level monitoring, and multiple concurrent prescriptions. Ask your veterinarian whether administration spacing is needed rather than assuming a universal timing rule. Not for use in pregnant mares. Stop administration and seek advice for excessive drowsiness, stumbling, marked agitation, persistent digestive upset, unusual bleeding, or other suspected adverse reactions. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your horse's condition, 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\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);\"\u003eWhat pattern does Peony Calm Shen support, and how does it differ from another calming formula?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe current listing emphasizes unsettled Shen with Liver Qi constraint and nourishing Blood or Yin support needs. Its combination of Qi regulation and nourishment helps define the traditional approach. The prior comparison with Bupleurum Calm Spirit does not verify that product's composition, classical equivalence, or comparative strength. Your veterinarian selects the actual formula from the full assessment rather than assuming a reactive horse needs one particular preparation. Medical, environmental, management, and training contributors still need attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat are the powder and Flax Plus doses for a 1,000 lb horse?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFor traditional powder, give two tablespoons twice daily in grain, or as directed by your veterinarian. Continue the initial schedule for 20 days, or as directed by your veterinarian. Then give two tablespoons once daily in grain, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFor Flax Plus, give one included six-tablespoon scoop twice daily in grain, or as directed by your veterinarian. Continue the initial schedule for 20 days, or as directed by your veterinarian. Then give one included six-tablespoon scoop once daily in grain, or as directed by your veterinarian. If initially refused, introduce a small amount in grain and gradually increase until accustomed to the taste, or as directed by your veterinarian. Confirm other body weights with the veterinarian, keep formats separate, and continue only for the prescribed duration, or as directed by your veterinarian. Not for pregnant mares.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow are response, duration, and handling safety monitored?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYour veterinarian reviews settling, alertness, reactivity, appetite, digestion, gait, medications, and the underlying diagnosis and management plan. Fixed 2-to-4-week or 6-to-12-week improvement timelines and blanket long-term safety are not established. Continue only for the prescribed duration, or as directed by your veterinarian. Keep a record of triggers without provoking reactions. Greater drowsiness is not proof of better emotional wellbeing, and apparent calm does not establish safe riding or handling. Do not ride an excessively drowsy or uncoordinated horse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCan it be combined with prescribed medicines or another herbal formula?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOnly after your veterinarian reviews complete ingredient lists, formats, doses, and individual risks. Compatibility is not automatic, especially with sedatives, behavior medicines, anticoagulants, or medicines requiring close monitoring. Do not stop or alter prescriptions, add extra doses for an event, or double up on overlapping herbs yourself. Report excessive drowsiness, stumbling, marked agitation, or unusual bleeding promptly. Pregnancy remains a contraindication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}