{"id":6870767960134,"title":"Herbsmith Rx Stephania Harmonize Joints Herbal Formula for Horses","handle":"herbsmith-rx-stephania-harmonize-joints-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;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRecommended by holistic veterinarians, Herbsmith Rx Stephania Harmonize Joints is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula that unblocks and relaxes the channels, invigorates Blood, and expels Blood stasis, Wind, and Dampness from the channels and collaterals to address joint and limb discomfort, muscle soreness, and lower extremity stiffness in horses. This sixteen-herb formula is indicated for primarily excessive patterns, meaning the horse's channel obstruction is driven by excess Wind-Damp and Blood stasis rather than underlying constitutional deficiency. A distinctive feature of this formula is its calming action on the Shen: for horses that are spooky, restless, irritable, or easily over-stimulated, the formula's Liver-calming and Shen-quieting herbs often produce a noticeably calmer, more manageable temperament alongside improved joint and limb comfort. Available in traditional powder (500g, 900g, 1200g) and Flax Plus (30-day and 60-day supply); a six-tablespoon scoop is included with the Flax Plus format. Dosing varies by body weight and health condition; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance. Not for use in pregnant mares, as some herbs may cause uterine contractions; not for use in horses with diarrhea.\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 and limb discomfort from Wind-Damp and Blood stasis obstruction (excess pattern):\u003c\/strong\u003e Addresses the TCVM excess pattern of Wind-Damp and Blood stasis obstructing the channels and collaterals of the joints and limbs; this formula is specifically indicated for horses whose channel obstruction is primarily excessive in nature rather than driven by underlying Kidney or Liver deficiency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuscle soreness and lower extremity stiffness from channel obstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Addresses muscle soreness, stiffness, and numbness in the trunk and lower extremities that arise from Wind-Damp obstructing the channels; Han Fang Ji (Stephania root), Wei Ling Xian, Qiang Huo, and Fang Feng work together to clear Wind-Damp from the channels and collaterals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalm temperament support for spooky, restless, or irritable horses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Addresses Liver Yang excess and Shen disturbance that often accompany Wind-Damp Bi syndrome in over-stimulated or excitable horses; Long Dan Cao, Fu Ling, and Bai Shao calm the Liver, drain Liver Fire, and quiet the Shen, often producing a noticeably calmer temperament alongside improved joint comfort.\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 stasis resolution and channel unblocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates Blood and resolves Blood stasis using Tao Ren, Dang Gui, and Chuan Xiong, while Chen Pi and Cang Zhu move Qi and dry Dampness to ensure the channels remain open and circulating once Wind-Damp is expelled.\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 Unblock and relax the channels and collaterals, invigorate Blood, expel Wind-Damp, resolve Blood stasis and Qi stagnation, drain Damp-Heat, calm Liver Yang, and quiet the Shen.\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, joint and limb discomfort arises from obstruction of Qi and Blood flow through the channels; Wind and Dampness are external pathogenic factors that invade and lodge in the joints, limbs, and trunk, obstructing the channels and causing stiffness, soreness, and numbness. This formula addresses the primarily excessive form of this pattern, where Wind-Damp and Blood stasis in the channels are the dominant presentation and constitutional deficiency is not the driving factor. The formula simultaneously invigorates Blood, expels Wind-Damp, moves Qi, and addresses the Liver Yang excess and Shen disturbance that often accompany this pattern in excitable or over-stimulated horses. Resolution of the channel obstruction is frequently accompanied by a calmer, more manageable temperament. Not for use in pregnant mares; not for use in horses with diarrhea.\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 twice daily for the first 20 days, then once daily. If the horse is reluctant to eat herbs, begin with small amounts in grain to acquaint the horse with the taste, or consider the Flax Plus version.\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 supply for extended treatment courses or multi-horse 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 Traditional Powder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulk size for consistent long-term administration.\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 Herbal formula blended with ground flaxseed for ease of administration; six-tablespoon scoop included. Administer one scoop twice daily for the first 20 days, then one scoop daily.\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 Extended Flax Plus supply for continued long-term 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: Bai Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) - White Peony root; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Chinese Angelica root; Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa) - Fresh Rehmannia root; Tao Ren (Prunus persica) - Peach kernel; Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) - Atractylodes rhizome; Niu Xi (Achyranthes bidentata) - Achyranthes root; Wei Ling Xian (Clematis chinensis) - Chinese Clematis root; Chen Pi (Citrus reticulata) - Aged Tangerine peel; Fu Ling (Poria cocos) - White Poria; Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) - Ligusticum rhizome; Han Fang Ji (Stephania tetrandra) - Stephania root; Qiang Huo (Notopterygium incisum) - Notopterygium root; Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia divaricata) - Siler root; Long Dan Cao (Gentiana scabra) - Chinese Gentian root; Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica) - Chinese Angelica dahurica root; Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) - Licorice root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eInactive ingredients (Flax Plus only): Ground Flax Seed. Traditional Powder contains no inactive ingredients.\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);\"\u003eStephania Harmonize Joints is a sixteen-herb formula organized around four complementary strategies: expelling Wind-Damp from the channels, invigorating Blood and resolving Blood stasis, moving Qi and drying Dampness, and calming Liver Yang and quieting the Shen:\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 (Paeonia lactiflora) - White Peony root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishes Blood and Yin, calms and softens Liver Yang, relaxes muscular tension and spasm in the limbs, and moderates the formula's drying and dispersing herbs; addresses the Liver Blood deficiency component that often underlies Liver Yang rising in excitable horses while softening the Liver's tendency toward Yang excess and channel 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\u003eDang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Chinese Angelica root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies and invigorates Blood, moves Blood stasis, and disperses Cold in Wind-Damp channel obstructions; ensures the formula nourishes Blood alongside moving stagnation, supporting healthy channel perfusion in the joints and musculature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheng Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa) - Fresh Rehmannia root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes Yin, generates fluids, and cools upward-blazing Heart and Liver Fire; addresses the Heat component of the excess pattern, cooling Blood Heat and Liver Fire that contributes to the irritability and restlessness alongside the channel Damp-Heat obstruction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTao Ren (Prunus persica) - Peach kernel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly breaks up Blood stasis and moistens the Intestines; one of the formula's primary Blood-activating herbs, working alongside Dang Gui and Chuan Xiong to clear established Blood stasis from the obstructed channels and joints; the diarrhea precaution is partially attributed to Tao Ren's moistening and downward-moving 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\u003eCang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) - Atractylodes rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dries Dampness in the channels and joints, addresses Damp-Heat accumulation in the lower extremities, and expels Wind-Dampness; directly targets the Dampness component of the Wind-Damp channel obstruction, drying and dispersing the accumulated Damp that contributes to joint stiffness and lower extremity stiffness.\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, expels Blood stasis, clears Damp-Heat in the lower back and legs, and directs the formula's action downward to the lower body, hindlimbs, and joints; the guide herb that focuses the combined Blood-moving, Wind-Damp-expelling, and Damp-Heat-clearing actions specifically to the lower extremities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWei Ling Xian (Clematis chinensis) - Chinese Clematis root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly promotes movement of Qi to unblock channel obstruction, expels Wind-Damp from the channels and collaterals, and alleviates stiffness; one of the most effective channel-unblocking and Wind-Damp-expelling herbs for joint and limb channel obstruction, working with Han Fang Ji and Qiang Huo as the formula's core Wind-Damp-expelling combination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChen Pi (Citrus reticulata) - Aged Tangerine peel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Promotes movement of Qi through the middle Jiao, prevents stagnation, dries Dampness, and transforms Phlegm; moves Qi stagnation that accompanies Blood stasis in the channels and addresses the Dampness generated internally by Spleen Qi deficiency alongside the externally-invaded Damp.\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 Ling (Poria cocos) - White Poria:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaches out Dampness, strengthens Spleen Qi, transforms Phlegm, quiets the Heart, and calms the Shen; supports the Spleen's role in transforming and draining internal Dampness while simultaneously quieting the Shen disturbance and Heart restlessness that accompany Liver Yang excess in excitable horses.\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) - Ligusticum rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moves both Blood and Qi, activates circulation throughout the channels, and addresses stagnation-related stiffness and soreness; ensures Qi stagnation accompanying Blood stasis is simultaneously resolved for full restoration of channel flow through the joints and musculature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHan Fang Ji (Stephania tetrandra) - Stephania root:\u003c\/strong\u003e The formula's namesake; strongly eliminates Dampness and tenderness in the limbs, expels Wind-Damp-Heat collecting in the channels and collaterals, and reduces swelling in the joints; particularly effective for Damp-Heat Bi syndrome presenting with joint swelling and lower extremity stiffness and heaviness.\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 Strongly disperses Wind-Cold-Damp from the Tai Yang channel and upper body, releases channel obstruction, and moves Qi stagnation; broadens the formula's Wind-Damp-expelling coverage to the upper back, neck, and upper limbs alongside Han Fang Ji and Wei Ling Xian's focus on the lower body and 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\u003eFang Feng (Saposhnikovia divaricata) - Siler root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expels Wind and Wind-Damp, releases the Exterior, and alleviates channel obstruction and stiffness; the classical broad-spectrum Wind-expelling herb that complements the more targeted Wind-Damp herbs in the formula, ensuring Wind is comprehensively expelled from the channels throughout the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Dan Cao (Gentiana scabra) - Chinese Gentian root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly drains Damp-Heat from the Liver and Gallbladder channels and pacifies excessive Liver Fire; the primary Liver-Fire-draining herb in the formula that directly addresses the irritability, restlessness, and spooky behavior driven by Liver Yang rising and Liver Fire excess in over-stimulated horses.\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 Zhi (Angelica dahurica) - Chinese Angelica dahurica root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expels Wind and Wind-Cold-Damp, unblocks channel obstruction, and addresses stiffness and stagnation; broadens the formula's Wind-expelling action and contributes to channel unblocking alongside the primary Wind-Damp-expelling herbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) - Licorice root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies Spleen and Stomach Qi, moderates spasm and muscular tension, harmonizes the formula, and moderates the more aggressive Wind-dispersing and draining herbs; the classical harmonizing herb that moderates the formula's drying and dispersing actions, brings the sixteen herbs into coordinated balance, and supports digestive tolerance.\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 Stephania Harmonize Joints contains Blood-moving herbs including Tao Ren, Dang Gui, and Chuan Xiong, as well as the potent Liver-Fire-draining herb Long Dan Cao and the uterine-stimulating herbs that contraindicate use in pregnancy. Horses on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision. Not for use in pregnant mares; not for use in horses with diarrhea.\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 (Blood-moving herbs including Tao Ren, Dang Gui, and Chuan Xiong have additive anticoagulant properties; concurrent use requires close veterinary monitoring), NSAIDs and other medications used for joint and musculoskeletal discomfort, liver-affecting medications (Long Dan Cao is a potent Liver-draining herb; concurrent use with hepatotoxic drugs warrants monitoring of liver function), and horses managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your horse'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\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 type of horse and what pattern of joint stiffness is Stephania Harmonize Joints best suited for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eStephania Harmonize Joints is most appropriate for horses with a primarily excessive TCVM pattern of Wind-Damp and Blood stasis obstructing the channels, presenting as joint and limb stiffness, muscle soreness, and lower extremity heaviness or numbness. This is distinct from formulas like Du Huo Harmonize Joints, which address joint stiffness driven by underlying Kidney and Liver deficiency. A useful additional indicator is temperament: horses that are spooky, restless, irritable, or easily over-stimulated alongside their joint stiffness are particularly well-suited to this formula, as Long Dan Cao, Fu Ling, and Bai Shao address the Liver Yang excess and Shen disturbance that accompany the excess pattern. A TCVM-trained veterinarian can confirm the appropriate pattern before authorization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Stephania Harmonize Joints administered, and what are the recommended 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 the traditional powder, administer two tablespoons twice daily for the first 20 days, then two tablespoons once daily. For the Flax Plus format, administer one scoop (six-tablespoon scoop included) twice daily for the first 20 days, then one scoop daily. Mix into grain for easy administration. If the horse is reluctant to eat herbs, begin with small amounts in grain and gradually increase, or choose the Flax Plus version. Confirm dosing for horses of other weights with your authorizing veterinarian. Not for use in pregnant mares or horses with diarrhea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhy does this formula have a calming effect on some horses?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSeveral herbs in Stephania Harmonize Joints specifically address Liver Yang excess and Shen disturbance, which are the TCVM patterns underlying spooky, restless, or irritable behavior in horses. Long Dan Cao drains Liver Fire and excess Liver Yang; Fu Ling quiets the Heart and calms the Shen; Bai Shao nourishes Liver Blood and softens Liver Yang; Sheng Di Huang cools Blood Heat and settles upward-blazing Liver and Heart Fire. When Wind-Damp channel obstruction in the joints is accompanied by these behavioral signs, it often indicates that Liver Yang excess is part of the overall pattern, making these Shen-calming herbs directly therapeutic. Resolution of the joint obstruction and Liver Yang excess together frequently results in a noticeably calmer, easier-to-handle horse.\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 improvement in both joint comfort and temperament?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBecause this formula addresses an excess pattern rather than an underlying deficiency, improvement in joint stiffness and soreness is often noticed within the first 2 to 4 weeks of consistent use during the loading phase. Temperament improvement, particularly in horses that are spooky or restless, is also often observed during this initial period as Liver Yang begins to settle. For horses with more established Wind-Damp channel obstruction, 4 to 6 weeks of consistent use may be needed before the full benefit is apparent. Your authorizing veterinarian will guide the appropriate course length based on your horse's pattern and response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-04-05T20:00:35-05:00","created_at":"2022-03-28T01:49:09-05:00","vendor":"Herbsmith Rx","type":"Pet Vitamins \u0026 Supplements","tags":["Deficiency_Yin","Herb_Type_Powder","Product_Type_Herb","Species_Horse","Vendor_Herbsmith_Rx"],"price":14200,"price_min":14200,"price_max":25000,"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":39938767716422,"title":"Equine\/Horses \/ 500g Powder","option1":"Equine\/Horses","option2":"500g Powder","option3":null,"sku":"HSHH-500","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Herbsmith Rx Stephania Harmonize Joints Herbal Formula for Horses - Equine\/Horses \/ 500g Powder","public_title":"Equine\/Horses \/ 500g Powder","options":["Equine\/Horses","500g Powder"],"price":14200,"weight":500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"718122133222","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}},{"id":39938767749190,"title":"Equine\/Horses \/ 900g Powder","option1":"Equine\/Horses","option2":"900g Powder","option3":null,"sku":"HSHH-900","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Herbsmith Rx Stephania Harmonize Joints Herbal Formula for Horses - 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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;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRecommended by holistic veterinarians, Herbsmith Rx Stephania Harmonize Joints is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula that unblocks and relaxes the channels, invigorates Blood, and expels Blood stasis, Wind, and Dampness from the channels and collaterals to address joint and limb discomfort, muscle soreness, and lower extremity stiffness in horses. This sixteen-herb formula is indicated for primarily excessive patterns, meaning the horse's channel obstruction is driven by excess Wind-Damp and Blood stasis rather than underlying constitutional deficiency. A distinctive feature of this formula is its calming action on the Shen: for horses that are spooky, restless, irritable, or easily over-stimulated, the formula's Liver-calming and Shen-quieting herbs often produce a noticeably calmer, more manageable temperament alongside improved joint and limb comfort. Available in traditional powder (500g, 900g, 1200g) and Flax Plus (30-day and 60-day supply); a six-tablespoon scoop is included with the Flax Plus format. Dosing varies by body weight and health condition; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance. Not for use in pregnant mares, as some herbs may cause uterine contractions; not for use in horses with diarrhea.\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 and limb discomfort from Wind-Damp and Blood stasis obstruction (excess pattern):\u003c\/strong\u003e Addresses the TCVM excess pattern of Wind-Damp and Blood stasis obstructing the channels and collaterals of the joints and limbs; this formula is specifically indicated for horses whose channel obstruction is primarily excessive in nature rather than driven by underlying Kidney or Liver deficiency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuscle soreness and lower extremity stiffness from channel obstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Addresses muscle soreness, stiffness, and numbness in the trunk and lower extremities that arise from Wind-Damp obstructing the channels; Han Fang Ji (Stephania root), Wei Ling Xian, Qiang Huo, and Fang Feng work together to clear Wind-Damp from the channels and collaterals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalm temperament support for spooky, restless, or irritable horses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Addresses Liver Yang excess and Shen disturbance that often accompany Wind-Damp Bi syndrome in over-stimulated or excitable horses; Long Dan Cao, Fu Ling, and Bai Shao calm the Liver, drain Liver Fire, and quiet the Shen, often producing a noticeably calmer temperament alongside improved joint comfort.\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 stasis resolution and channel unblocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates Blood and resolves Blood stasis using Tao Ren, Dang Gui, and Chuan Xiong, while Chen Pi and Cang Zhu move Qi and dry Dampness to ensure the channels remain open and circulating once Wind-Damp is expelled.\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 Unblock and relax the channels and collaterals, invigorate Blood, expel Wind-Damp, resolve Blood stasis and Qi stagnation, drain Damp-Heat, calm Liver Yang, and quiet the Shen.\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, joint and limb discomfort arises from obstruction of Qi and Blood flow through the channels; Wind and Dampness are external pathogenic factors that invade and lodge in the joints, limbs, and trunk, obstructing the channels and causing stiffness, soreness, and numbness. This formula addresses the primarily excessive form of this pattern, where Wind-Damp and Blood stasis in the channels are the dominant presentation and constitutional deficiency is not the driving factor. The formula simultaneously invigorates Blood, expels Wind-Damp, moves Qi, and addresses the Liver Yang excess and Shen disturbance that often accompany this pattern in excitable or over-stimulated horses. Resolution of the channel obstruction is frequently accompanied by a calmer, more manageable temperament. Not for use in pregnant mares; not for use in horses with diarrhea.\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 twice daily for the first 20 days, then once daily. If the horse is reluctant to eat herbs, begin with small amounts in grain to acquaint the horse with the taste, or consider the Flax Plus version.\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 supply for extended treatment courses or multi-horse 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 Traditional Powder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulk size for consistent long-term administration.\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 Herbal formula blended with ground flaxseed for ease of administration; six-tablespoon scoop included. Administer one scoop twice daily for the first 20 days, then one scoop daily.\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 Extended Flax Plus supply for continued long-term 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: Bai Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) - White Peony root; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Chinese Angelica root; Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa) - Fresh Rehmannia root; Tao Ren (Prunus persica) - Peach kernel; Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) - Atractylodes rhizome; Niu Xi (Achyranthes bidentata) - Achyranthes root; Wei Ling Xian (Clematis chinensis) - Chinese Clematis root; Chen Pi (Citrus reticulata) - Aged Tangerine peel; Fu Ling (Poria cocos) - White Poria; Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) - Ligusticum rhizome; Han Fang Ji (Stephania tetrandra) - Stephania root; Qiang Huo (Notopterygium incisum) - Notopterygium root; Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia divaricata) - Siler root; Long Dan Cao (Gentiana scabra) - Chinese Gentian root; Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica) - Chinese Angelica dahurica root; Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) - Licorice root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eInactive ingredients (Flax Plus only): Ground Flax Seed. Traditional Powder contains no inactive ingredients.\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);\"\u003eStephania Harmonize Joints is a sixteen-herb formula organized around four complementary strategies: expelling Wind-Damp from the channels, invigorating Blood and resolving Blood stasis, moving Qi and drying Dampness, and calming Liver Yang and quieting the Shen:\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 (Paeonia lactiflora) - White Peony root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishes Blood and Yin, calms and softens Liver Yang, relaxes muscular tension and spasm in the limbs, and moderates the formula's drying and dispersing herbs; addresses the Liver Blood deficiency component that often underlies Liver Yang rising in excitable horses while softening the Liver's tendency toward Yang excess and channel 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\u003eDang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Chinese Angelica root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies and invigorates Blood, moves Blood stasis, and disperses Cold in Wind-Damp channel obstructions; ensures the formula nourishes Blood alongside moving stagnation, supporting healthy channel perfusion in the joints and musculature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheng Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa) - Fresh Rehmannia root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes Yin, generates fluids, and cools upward-blazing Heart and Liver Fire; addresses the Heat component of the excess pattern, cooling Blood Heat and Liver Fire that contributes to the irritability and restlessness alongside the channel Damp-Heat obstruction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTao Ren (Prunus persica) - Peach kernel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly breaks up Blood stasis and moistens the Intestines; one of the formula's primary Blood-activating herbs, working alongside Dang Gui and Chuan Xiong to clear established Blood stasis from the obstructed channels and joints; the diarrhea precaution is partially attributed to Tao Ren's moistening and downward-moving 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\u003eCang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) - Atractylodes rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dries Dampness in the channels and joints, addresses Damp-Heat accumulation in the lower extremities, and expels Wind-Dampness; directly targets the Dampness component of the Wind-Damp channel obstruction, drying and dispersing the accumulated Damp that contributes to joint stiffness and lower extremity stiffness.\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, expels Blood stasis, clears Damp-Heat in the lower back and legs, and directs the formula's action downward to the lower body, hindlimbs, and joints; the guide herb that focuses the combined Blood-moving, Wind-Damp-expelling, and Damp-Heat-clearing actions specifically to the lower extremities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWei Ling Xian (Clematis chinensis) - Chinese Clematis root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly promotes movement of Qi to unblock channel obstruction, expels Wind-Damp from the channels and collaterals, and alleviates stiffness; one of the most effective channel-unblocking and Wind-Damp-expelling herbs for joint and limb channel obstruction, working with Han Fang Ji and Qiang Huo as the formula's core Wind-Damp-expelling combination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChen Pi (Citrus reticulata) - Aged Tangerine peel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Promotes movement of Qi through the middle Jiao, prevents stagnation, dries Dampness, and transforms Phlegm; moves Qi stagnation that accompanies Blood stasis in the channels and addresses the Dampness generated internally by Spleen Qi deficiency alongside the externally-invaded Damp.\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 Ling (Poria cocos) - White Poria:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaches out Dampness, strengthens Spleen Qi, transforms Phlegm, quiets the Heart, and calms the Shen; supports the Spleen's role in transforming and draining internal Dampness while simultaneously quieting the Shen disturbance and Heart restlessness that accompany Liver Yang excess in excitable horses.\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) - Ligusticum rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moves both Blood and Qi, activates circulation throughout the channels, and addresses stagnation-related stiffness and soreness; ensures Qi stagnation accompanying Blood stasis is simultaneously resolved for full restoration of channel flow through the joints and musculature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHan Fang Ji (Stephania tetrandra) - Stephania root:\u003c\/strong\u003e The formula's namesake; strongly eliminates Dampness and tenderness in the limbs, expels Wind-Damp-Heat collecting in the channels and collaterals, and reduces swelling in the joints; particularly effective for Damp-Heat Bi syndrome presenting with joint swelling and lower extremity stiffness and heaviness.\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 Strongly disperses Wind-Cold-Damp from the Tai Yang channel and upper body, releases channel obstruction, and moves Qi stagnation; broadens the formula's Wind-Damp-expelling coverage to the upper back, neck, and upper limbs alongside Han Fang Ji and Wei Ling Xian's focus on the lower body and 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\u003eFang Feng (Saposhnikovia divaricata) - Siler root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expels Wind and Wind-Damp, releases the Exterior, and alleviates channel obstruction and stiffness; the classical broad-spectrum Wind-expelling herb that complements the more targeted Wind-Damp herbs in the formula, ensuring Wind is comprehensively expelled from the channels throughout the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Dan Cao (Gentiana scabra) - Chinese Gentian root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly drains Damp-Heat from the Liver and Gallbladder channels and pacifies excessive Liver Fire; the primary Liver-Fire-draining herb in the formula that directly addresses the irritability, restlessness, and spooky behavior driven by Liver Yang rising and Liver Fire excess in over-stimulated horses.\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 Zhi (Angelica dahurica) - Chinese Angelica dahurica root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expels Wind and Wind-Cold-Damp, unblocks channel obstruction, and addresses stiffness and stagnation; broadens the formula's Wind-expelling action and contributes to channel unblocking alongside the primary Wind-Damp-expelling herbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) - Licorice root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies Spleen and Stomach Qi, moderates spasm and muscular tension, harmonizes the formula, and moderates the more aggressive Wind-dispersing and draining herbs; the classical harmonizing herb that moderates the formula's drying and dispersing actions, brings the sixteen herbs into coordinated balance, and supports digestive tolerance.\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 Stephania Harmonize Joints contains Blood-moving herbs including Tao Ren, Dang Gui, and Chuan Xiong, as well as the potent Liver-Fire-draining herb Long Dan Cao and the uterine-stimulating herbs that contraindicate use in pregnancy. Horses on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision. Not for use in pregnant mares; not for use in horses with diarrhea.\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 (Blood-moving herbs including Tao Ren, Dang Gui, and Chuan Xiong have additive anticoagulant properties; concurrent use requires close veterinary monitoring), NSAIDs and other medications used for joint and musculoskeletal discomfort, liver-affecting medications (Long Dan Cao is a potent Liver-draining herb; concurrent use with hepatotoxic drugs warrants monitoring of liver function), and horses managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your horse'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\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 type of horse and what pattern of joint stiffness is Stephania Harmonize Joints best suited for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eStephania Harmonize Joints is most appropriate for horses with a primarily excessive TCVM pattern of Wind-Damp and Blood stasis obstructing the channels, presenting as joint and limb stiffness, muscle soreness, and lower extremity heaviness or numbness. This is distinct from formulas like Du Huo Harmonize Joints, which address joint stiffness driven by underlying Kidney and Liver deficiency. A useful additional indicator is temperament: horses that are spooky, restless, irritable, or easily over-stimulated alongside their joint stiffness are particularly well-suited to this formula, as Long Dan Cao, Fu Ling, and Bai Shao address the Liver Yang excess and Shen disturbance that accompany the excess pattern. A TCVM-trained veterinarian can confirm the appropriate pattern before authorization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Stephania Harmonize Joints administered, and what are the recommended 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 the traditional powder, administer two tablespoons twice daily for the first 20 days, then two tablespoons once daily. For the Flax Plus format, administer one scoop (six-tablespoon scoop included) twice daily for the first 20 days, then one scoop daily. Mix into grain for easy administration. If the horse is reluctant to eat herbs, begin with small amounts in grain and gradually increase, or choose the Flax Plus version. Confirm dosing for horses of other weights with your authorizing veterinarian. Not for use in pregnant mares or horses with diarrhea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhy does this formula have a calming effect on some horses?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSeveral herbs in Stephania Harmonize Joints specifically address Liver Yang excess and Shen disturbance, which are the TCVM patterns underlying spooky, restless, or irritable behavior in horses. Long Dan Cao drains Liver Fire and excess Liver Yang; Fu Ling quiets the Heart and calms the Shen; Bai Shao nourishes Liver Blood and softens Liver Yang; Sheng Di Huang cools Blood Heat and settles upward-blazing Liver and Heart Fire. When Wind-Damp channel obstruction in the joints is accompanied by these behavioral signs, it often indicates that Liver Yang excess is part of the overall pattern, making these Shen-calming herbs directly therapeutic. Resolution of the joint obstruction and Liver Yang excess together frequently results in a noticeably calmer, easier-to-handle horse.\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 improvement in both joint comfort and temperament?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBecause this formula addresses an excess pattern rather than an underlying deficiency, improvement in joint stiffness and soreness is often noticed within the first 2 to 4 weeks of consistent use during the loading phase. Temperament improvement, particularly in horses that are spooky or restless, is also often observed during this initial period as Liver Yang begins to settle. For horses with more established Wind-Damp channel obstruction, 4 to 6 weeks of consistent use may be needed before the full benefit is apparent. Your authorizing veterinarian will guide the appropriate course length based on your horse's pattern and response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}