{"id":8486324863046,"title":"Jing Tang Ba Ji San Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and Horses","handle":"jing-tang-ba-ji-san-chinese-herbal-formula-for-dogs-cats-and-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;\"\u003eBa Ji San is a Jing Tang TCVM herbal formula recommended by holistic veterinarians to tonify Kidney Yang, dispel Cold, and resolve stagnation in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on Ba Ji San from Yuan Heng Liao Ma Ji (Yuan-heng's Therapeutic Treatise of Horses), written by Yu Ben-Yuan and Yu Ben-Heng in 1608 (one of the most important classical Chinese veterinary texts), this ten-herb formula combines potent Kidney Yang-tonifying, Cold-dispelling, Qi-moving, and channel-warming herbs specifically selected for Kidney Yang deficiency with Cold stagnation patterns affecting the lumbar region, hindquarters, and musculoskeletal channels. Available in a 90g Concentrated Powder and 0.5g Concentrated Capsules (100 count). No contraindications listed. Use as needed for up to 6 months. Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat It Supports\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKidney Yang tonification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies Kidney Yang, the root of all Yang in the body, addressing the Kidney Yang deficiency that underlies cold, weak, and stiff hindquarter and lumbar patterns; the formula's multiple Kidney Yang-tonifying herbs work together to restore the warming and motivating function of Kidney Yang throughout the musculoskeletal channels and lower body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold dispelling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispels the pathogenic Cold that accumulates in the channels and joints when Kidney Yang is deficient and cannot warm the channels adequately, addressing the cold stagnation that generates stiffness, weakness, and reduced mobility in the hindquarters and lumbar region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStagnation resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resolves the Qi and Blood stagnation that develops in the channels when Cold obstructs the free flow of Qi and Blood, restoring normal circulation through the lumbar and hindquarter channels and addressing the fixed stagnation that accumulates from chronic Kidney Yang deficiency and Cold channel obstruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTCVM Principles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonify Kidney Yang, dispel Cold, resolve stagnation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassical antecedent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ba Ji San from Yuan Heng Liao Ma Ji (Yuan-heng's Therapeutic Treatise of Horses) written by Yu Ben-Yuan and Yu Ben-Heng in 1608\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAvailable Forms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90g Concentrated Powder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly concentrated granule format; mix into food for easy daily administration. One 90g bottle lasts approximately 2 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.5g Concentrated Capsules (100 Count):\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated capsule format for precise dosing in medium to large dogs; can be given directly or hidden in food or a soft treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorse (90g Concentrated Powder):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3g (2.5 large scoops) twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. 1 level large scoop holds approximately 1.2g of powder. One 90g Concentrated Powder bottle lasts approximately 2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDog and Cat (90g Concentrated Powder):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1g to 0.25g per 10 to 20 lb body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. 1 level small scoop holds approximately 0.25g of powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDog and Cat (0.5g Concentrated Capsules):\u003c\/strong\u003e One 0.5g capsule per 20 to 40 lb body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. For small dogs and cats under 10 lbs, dose as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUse as needed for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. Veterinary authorization is required before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eActive ingredients: Ba Ji Tian (Morinda officinalis) - Morinda root, Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea corylifolia) - Psoralea seed, Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) - Chinese Atractylodes rhizome, Chen Pi (Citrus reticulata, aged) - Aged Tangerine peel, Chuan Niu Xi (Cyathula officinalis) - Cyathula root, Du Zhong (Eucommia ulmoides) - Eucommia bark, Hu Lu Ba (Trigonella foenum-graecum) - Fenugreek seed, Qing Pi (Citrus reticulata, unripe) - Green Tangerine peel (unripe), Rou Gui (Cinnamomum cassia) - Cinnamon bark, Yin Yang Huo (Epimedium brevicornu) - Epimedium herb. Inactive ingredients vary by format: gluten-free maltodextrin (concentrated powder); bovine gelatin and gluten-free maltodextrin (concentrated capsules).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eActive Ingredient TCVM Actions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBa Ji San is organized around a core of five potent Kidney Yang-tonifying herbs, supported by Cold-dispelling, Qi-moving, Damp-drying, and guiding herbs that address the Cold stagnation and channel obstruction secondary to Kidney Yang deficiency:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBa Ji Tian (Morinda officinalis) - Morinda root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies Kidney Yang, strengthens sinews and bones, and dispels Wind-Cold-Damp from the channels; the formula's chief Kidney Yang-tonifying herb and the herb for which the formula is named; Ba Ji Tian is one of the most important classical herbs for tonifying Kidney Yang specifically in the context of musculoskeletal weakness, lumbar stiffness, and hindquarter weakness associated with Kidney Yang deficiency; its combined Kidney Yang-tonifying and Wind-Cold-Damp-dispelling actions make it particularly suited to the pattern of Kidney Yang deficiency with Cold channel obstruction affecting the lumbar and hindquarter channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYin Yang Huo (Epimedium brevicornu) - Epimedium herb:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies Kidney Yang, strengthens sinews and bones, and dispels Wind-Cold-Damp; works with Ba Ji Tian as the formula's primary Kidney Yang-tonifying pair; Yin Yang Huo (known in English as Horny Goat Weed) is one of the most potent Kidney Yang tonics in the Chinese materia medica and has a specific ability to tonify Kidney Yang strongly while simultaneously dispelling Wind-Cold-Damp from the channels; its warm, acrid nature warms the channels and dispels Cold stagnation from the sinews and bones alongside its Kidney Yang-tonifying action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBu Gu Zhi (Psoralea corylifolia) - Psoralea seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies Kidney Yang, strengthens the lumbar region and bones, and warms the Gate of Life (Ming Men) Fire; the formula's primary Ming Men Fire-warming herb, addressing the Kidney Yang deficiency at the constitutional level of the Gate of Life, which is the root source of all Yang warmth in the body; Bu Gu Zhi's specific ability to warm the Ming Men Fire and strengthen the lumbar region makes it indispensable in a formula for Kidney Yang deficiency patterns with lumbar weakness and cold lower body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDu Zhong (Eucommia ulmoides) - Eucommia bark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies Kidney Yang, strengthens the lumbar region, sinews, and bones; the formula's primary lumbar-strengthening and sinew-bone-tonifying herb; Du Zhong is one of the most important classical herbs for lumbar weakness and back-related Kidney Yang deficiency patterns, with a specific affinity for the lumbar region, sinews, and bones that makes it the most targeted herb in the formula for the hindquarter and lumbar channel weakness associated with Kidney Yang deficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHu Lu Ba (Trigonella foenum-graecum) - Fenugreek seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warms Kidney Yang, disperses Cold and Damp accumulation in the lower body, and alleviates Cold-Damp-related discomfort in the lower limbs; the formula's supplementary Kidney Yang-warming and Cold-Damp-dispersing herb; Hu Lu Ba has a long history of use in Chinese medicine for warming the Kidney Yang and dispersing the Cold and Damp accumulation that results from Kidney Yang deficiency, particularly in the lower body and lower limbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRou Gui (Cinnamomum cassia) - Cinnamon bark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warms Kidney Yang strongly, disperses Cold, warms the channels, and invigorates Blood; the formula's most potent channel-warming and Cold-dispersing herb; Rou Gui (Cinnamon bark, as distinct from Gui Zhi\/Cinnamon twig which primarily warms the limb channels) warms the Kidney Yang and the Ming Men Fire at the deep level, disperses pathogenic Cold from the channels and organs, and invigorates Blood to address the Blood stagnation that Cold accumulation generates; its ability to warm the Kidney directly makes it a critical partner for the formula's Kidney Yang-tonifying herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) - Chinese Atractylodes rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dries Damp strongly, dispels Wind-Damp, and strengthens the Spleen; the formula's primary Damp-drying and Spleen-strengthening herb, addressing the Damp accumulation that typically accompanies Kidney Yang deficiency when the Yang cannot transform fluids normally; Cang Zhu's drying action prevents the Damp stagnation that would otherwise accumulate in the channels and joints from the Kidney Yang's failure to transform and circulate fluids, while its Spleen-strengthening action supports the middle Jiao's contribution to fluid metabolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChen Pi (Citrus reticulata, aged) - Aged Tangerine peel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moves Qi, dries Damp, resolves Phlegm, and harmonizes the Stomach; the formula's primary Qi-moving and middle Jiao-harmonizing herb, ensuring the formula's numerous warming and tonifying herbs are well-tolerated by the digestive system; aged Tangerine peel (Chen Pi) is specifically used here for its balanced, less acrid Qi-moving action and its ability to prevent the cloying quality that large amounts of warming tonic herbs can generate in the middle Jiao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQing Pi (Citrus reticulata, unripe) - Green Tangerine peel (unripe):\u003c\/strong\u003e Breaks Qi stagnation, soothes the Liver, and disperses accumulations; works with Chen Pi as the formula's Citrus Qi-moving pair, but with a more forceful Qi-breaking and stagnation-dissolving action; Qing Pi uses the unripe peel of the same Citrus reticulata species as Chen Pi but harvested before ripening, giving it a stronger, more acrid nature that breaks Qi stagnation and dissolves the accumulations that form alongside Cold and Damp stagnation in the channels and organs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChuan Niu Xi (Cyathula officinalis) - Cyathula root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates Blood, resolves Blood stagnation, and guides the formula downward to the lower limbs and lumbar region; the formula's guiding herb, directing the formula's Kidney Yang-tonifying, Cold-dispelling, and channel-warming actions to the lower body, lumbar region, and hindquarter channels where Kidney Yang deficiency with Cold stagnation most commonly manifests; its Blood-invigorating action also addresses the Blood stagnation that develops secondary to Cold channel obstruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePotential Drug Interactions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBa Ji San contains potent Kidney Yang-tonifying herbs (Ba Ji Tian, Yin Yang Huo, Bu Gu Zhi, Du Zhong, Hu Lu Ba), channel-warming herbs (Rou Gui), Damp-drying herbs (Cang Zhu), Qi-moving herbs (Chen Pi, Qing Pi), and a guiding herb (Chuan Niu Xi) that may interact with certain medications. Yin Yang Huo and Bu Gu Zhi may interact with hormonal medications due to their potent Kidney Yang-tonifying and hormone-modulating actions. Rou Gui may interact with anticoagulant medications. Pets on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision, as herb-drug interaction research in dogs, cats, and horses remains limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMedication categories warranting extra caution include hormonal medications, anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, cardiovascular medications, and multiple concurrent prescription medications. Use as needed for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on the patient's condition, medications, and laboratory results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat is Ba Ji San used for in TCVM?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBa Ji San is used in TCVM for Kidney Yang deficiency patterns with Cold stagnation in the channels, particularly patterns affecting the lumbar region, hindquarters, and lower limb channels. In TCVM, the Kidney is the root of all Yang in the body - Kidney Yang (also called the Gate of Life Fire or Ming Men Fire) is the source of warmth, motivation, and metabolic activity throughout the body. When Kidney Yang is deficient, the channels of the lumbar region and hindquarters are the first to lose adequate warming, leading to Cold stagnation in these channels and the characteristic signs of Kidney Yang deficiency Bi syndrome: weakness or stiffness in the hindquarters and lower back, cold limbs, reduced mobility, and signs worse in cold weather. The formula's five Kidney Yang-tonifying herbs directly address this root deficiency, while the Cold-dispelling and channel-warming herbs clear the secondary Cold stagnation. The manufacturer lists no contraindications for this formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHow is Ba Ji San administered and dosed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFor horses, give 3g (2.5 large scoops) of concentrated powder twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian; the large scoop holds approximately 1.2g. For dogs and cats using the 90g Concentrated Powder, give 0.1g to 0.25g per 10 to 20 lb body weight twice daily; the small scoop holds approximately 0.25g. For the 0.5g Concentrated Capsule format, give one capsule per 20 to 40 lb body weight twice daily; for small dogs and cats under 10 lbs, dose as directed by your veterinarian. Use as needed for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat is Yuan Heng Liao Ma Ji and why is it significant as the classical source for Ba Ji San?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYuan Heng Liao Ma Ji (Yuan-heng's Therapeutic Treatise of Horses), written by brothers Yu Ben-Yuan and Yu Ben-Heng in 1608 during the Ming dynasty, is one of the most important classical Chinese veterinary texts ever written and one of the earliest systematic veterinary medical treatises in Chinese history. Unlike most classical Chinese medical texts, which focus on human medicine, Yuan Heng Liao Ma Ji was specifically written for the diagnosis and treatment of horses using TCVM principles, making it the primary classical veterinary source for equine TCVM practice. The fact that Ba Ji San originates from this text reflects the formula's long history of use specifically in large animal veterinary practice, particularly for the Kidney Yang deficiency and Cold Bi patterns common in working horses. Yu Ben-Yuan and Yu Ben-Heng were practicing veterinary physicians who compiled generations of equine veterinary knowledge into this comprehensive treatise, and many of the classical equine TCVM formulas used in modern veterinary practice trace their origin to this single foundational text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between Ba Ji Tian and other Kidney Yang tonics, and why is it the chief herb of Ba Ji San?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBa Ji Tian (Morinda root) is distinguished from other Kidney Yang-tonifying herbs by its specific combination of strong Kidney Yang tonification and simultaneous Wind-Cold-Damp dispelling action in the musculoskeletal channels - a combination that most pure Kidney Yang tonics such as Yin Yang Huo (which primarily tonifies) or Rou Gui (which primarily warms and disperses) do not provide as effectively in a single herb. Ba Ji Tian enters the Kidney and Liver channels and specifically strengthens the sinews and bones while warming the Kidney Yang, making it particularly targeted for the musculoskeletal and channel-level consequences of Kidney Yang deficiency rather than the more systemic or constitutional Kidney Yang deficiency addressed by herbs like Bu Gu Zhi or Fu Zi. Its combined tonifying and dispelling action makes it the most clinically appropriate chief herb for Ba Ji San's target pattern of Kidney Yang deficiency with Cold Bi in the musculoskeletal channels and hindquarters, and its name is used as the formula's title precisely because it encapsulates the formula's dual Kidney Yang-tonifying and Cold-channel-opening strategy in a single herb.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2026-07-23T15:01:53-05:00","created_at":"2026-07-23T15:01:52-05:00","vendor":"Jing Tang","type":"Pet Vitamins \u0026 Supplements","tags":["Els PW 7628","Health_Need_Back","Health_Need_Immune","Herb_Type_Concentrated_Capsule","Herb_Type_Concentrated_Powder","Jing Tang Ba Ji San","Product_Type_Herb","Species_Cat","Species_Dog","Species_Horse","Vendor_Jing_Tang"],"price":11440,"price_min":11440,"price_max":13655,"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":45925552193606,"title":"90g Concentrated Powder","option1":"90g Concentrated Powder","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"A3810C-90s","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":14003153829958,"product_id":8486324863046,"position":2,"created_at":"2020-05-30T03:13:42-05:00","updated_at":"2021-09-16T12:28:46-05:00","alt":"Jing Tang Ba Ji San Concentrated 90g Powder - 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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;\"\u003eBa Ji San is a Jing Tang TCVM herbal formula recommended by holistic veterinarians to tonify Kidney Yang, dispel Cold, and resolve stagnation in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on Ba Ji San from Yuan Heng Liao Ma Ji (Yuan-heng's Therapeutic Treatise of Horses), written by Yu Ben-Yuan and Yu Ben-Heng in 1608 (one of the most important classical Chinese veterinary texts), this ten-herb formula combines potent Kidney Yang-tonifying, Cold-dispelling, Qi-moving, and channel-warming herbs specifically selected for Kidney Yang deficiency with Cold stagnation patterns affecting the lumbar region, hindquarters, and musculoskeletal channels. Available in a 90g Concentrated Powder and 0.5g Concentrated Capsules (100 count). No contraindications listed. Use as needed for up to 6 months. Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat It Supports\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKidney Yang tonification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies Kidney Yang, the root of all Yang in the body, addressing the Kidney Yang deficiency that underlies cold, weak, and stiff hindquarter and lumbar patterns; the formula's multiple Kidney Yang-tonifying herbs work together to restore the warming and motivating function of Kidney Yang throughout the musculoskeletal channels and lower body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold dispelling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispels the pathogenic Cold that accumulates in the channels and joints when Kidney Yang is deficient and cannot warm the channels adequately, addressing the cold stagnation that generates stiffness, weakness, and reduced mobility in the hindquarters and lumbar region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStagnation resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resolves the Qi and Blood stagnation that develops in the channels when Cold obstructs the free flow of Qi and Blood, restoring normal circulation through the lumbar and hindquarter channels and addressing the fixed stagnation that accumulates from chronic Kidney Yang deficiency and Cold channel obstruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTCVM Principles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonify Kidney Yang, dispel Cold, resolve stagnation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassical antecedent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ba Ji San from Yuan Heng Liao Ma Ji (Yuan-heng's Therapeutic Treatise of Horses) written by Yu Ben-Yuan and Yu Ben-Heng in 1608\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAvailable Forms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90g Concentrated Powder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly concentrated granule format; mix into food for easy daily administration. One 90g bottle lasts approximately 2 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.5g Concentrated Capsules (100 Count):\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated capsule format for precise dosing in medium to large dogs; can be given directly or hidden in food or a soft treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorse (90g Concentrated Powder):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3g (2.5 large scoops) twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. 1 level large scoop holds approximately 1.2g of powder. One 90g Concentrated Powder bottle lasts approximately 2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDog and Cat (90g Concentrated Powder):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1g to 0.25g per 10 to 20 lb body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. 1 level small scoop holds approximately 0.25g of powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDog and Cat (0.5g Concentrated Capsules):\u003c\/strong\u003e One 0.5g capsule per 20 to 40 lb body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. For small dogs and cats under 10 lbs, dose as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUse as needed for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. Veterinary authorization is required before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eActive ingredients: Ba Ji Tian (Morinda officinalis) - Morinda root, Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea corylifolia) - Psoralea seed, Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) - Chinese Atractylodes rhizome, Chen Pi (Citrus reticulata, aged) - Aged Tangerine peel, Chuan Niu Xi (Cyathula officinalis) - Cyathula root, Du Zhong (Eucommia ulmoides) - Eucommia bark, Hu Lu Ba (Trigonella foenum-graecum) - Fenugreek seed, Qing Pi (Citrus reticulata, unripe) - Green Tangerine peel (unripe), Rou Gui (Cinnamomum cassia) - Cinnamon bark, Yin Yang Huo (Epimedium brevicornu) - Epimedium herb. Inactive ingredients vary by format: gluten-free maltodextrin (concentrated powder); bovine gelatin and gluten-free maltodextrin (concentrated capsules).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eActive Ingredient TCVM Actions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBa Ji San is organized around a core of five potent Kidney Yang-tonifying herbs, supported by Cold-dispelling, Qi-moving, Damp-drying, and guiding herbs that address the Cold stagnation and channel obstruction secondary to Kidney Yang deficiency:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBa Ji Tian (Morinda officinalis) - Morinda root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies Kidney Yang, strengthens sinews and bones, and dispels Wind-Cold-Damp from the channels; the formula's chief Kidney Yang-tonifying herb and the herb for which the formula is named; Ba Ji Tian is one of the most important classical herbs for tonifying Kidney Yang specifically in the context of musculoskeletal weakness, lumbar stiffness, and hindquarter weakness associated with Kidney Yang deficiency; its combined Kidney Yang-tonifying and Wind-Cold-Damp-dispelling actions make it particularly suited to the pattern of Kidney Yang deficiency with Cold channel obstruction affecting the lumbar and hindquarter channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYin Yang Huo (Epimedium brevicornu) - Epimedium herb:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies Kidney Yang, strengthens sinews and bones, and dispels Wind-Cold-Damp; works with Ba Ji Tian as the formula's primary Kidney Yang-tonifying pair; Yin Yang Huo (known in English as Horny Goat Weed) is one of the most potent Kidney Yang tonics in the Chinese materia medica and has a specific ability to tonify Kidney Yang strongly while simultaneously dispelling Wind-Cold-Damp from the channels; its warm, acrid nature warms the channels and dispels Cold stagnation from the sinews and bones alongside its Kidney Yang-tonifying action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBu Gu Zhi (Psoralea corylifolia) - Psoralea seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies Kidney Yang, strengthens the lumbar region and bones, and warms the Gate of Life (Ming Men) Fire; the formula's primary Ming Men Fire-warming herb, addressing the Kidney Yang deficiency at the constitutional level of the Gate of Life, which is the root source of all Yang warmth in the body; Bu Gu Zhi's specific ability to warm the Ming Men Fire and strengthen the lumbar region makes it indispensable in a formula for Kidney Yang deficiency patterns with lumbar weakness and cold lower body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDu Zhong (Eucommia ulmoides) - Eucommia bark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies Kidney Yang, strengthens the lumbar region, sinews, and bones; the formula's primary lumbar-strengthening and sinew-bone-tonifying herb; Du Zhong is one of the most important classical herbs for lumbar weakness and back-related Kidney Yang deficiency patterns, with a specific affinity for the lumbar region, sinews, and bones that makes it the most targeted herb in the formula for the hindquarter and lumbar channel weakness associated with Kidney Yang deficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHu Lu Ba (Trigonella foenum-graecum) - Fenugreek seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warms Kidney Yang, disperses Cold and Damp accumulation in the lower body, and alleviates Cold-Damp-related discomfort in the lower limbs; the formula's supplementary Kidney Yang-warming and Cold-Damp-dispersing herb; Hu Lu Ba has a long history of use in Chinese medicine for warming the Kidney Yang and dispersing the Cold and Damp accumulation that results from Kidney Yang deficiency, particularly in the lower body and lower limbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRou Gui (Cinnamomum cassia) - Cinnamon bark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warms Kidney Yang strongly, disperses Cold, warms the channels, and invigorates Blood; the formula's most potent channel-warming and Cold-dispersing herb; Rou Gui (Cinnamon bark, as distinct from Gui Zhi\/Cinnamon twig which primarily warms the limb channels) warms the Kidney Yang and the Ming Men Fire at the deep level, disperses pathogenic Cold from the channels and organs, and invigorates Blood to address the Blood stagnation that Cold accumulation generates; its ability to warm the Kidney directly makes it a critical partner for the formula's Kidney Yang-tonifying herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) - Chinese Atractylodes rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dries Damp strongly, dispels Wind-Damp, and strengthens the Spleen; the formula's primary Damp-drying and Spleen-strengthening herb, addressing the Damp accumulation that typically accompanies Kidney Yang deficiency when the Yang cannot transform fluids normally; Cang Zhu's drying action prevents the Damp stagnation that would otherwise accumulate in the channels and joints from the Kidney Yang's failure to transform and circulate fluids, while its Spleen-strengthening action supports the middle Jiao's contribution to fluid metabolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChen Pi (Citrus reticulata, aged) - Aged Tangerine peel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moves Qi, dries Damp, resolves Phlegm, and harmonizes the Stomach; the formula's primary Qi-moving and middle Jiao-harmonizing herb, ensuring the formula's numerous warming and tonifying herbs are well-tolerated by the digestive system; aged Tangerine peel (Chen Pi) is specifically used here for its balanced, less acrid Qi-moving action and its ability to prevent the cloying quality that large amounts of warming tonic herbs can generate in the middle Jiao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQing Pi (Citrus reticulata, unripe) - Green Tangerine peel (unripe):\u003c\/strong\u003e Breaks Qi stagnation, soothes the Liver, and disperses accumulations; works with Chen Pi as the formula's Citrus Qi-moving pair, but with a more forceful Qi-breaking and stagnation-dissolving action; Qing Pi uses the unripe peel of the same Citrus reticulata species as Chen Pi but harvested before ripening, giving it a stronger, more acrid nature that breaks Qi stagnation and dissolves the accumulations that form alongside Cold and Damp stagnation in the channels and organs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChuan Niu Xi (Cyathula officinalis) - Cyathula root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates Blood, resolves Blood stagnation, and guides the formula downward to the lower limbs and lumbar region; the formula's guiding herb, directing the formula's Kidney Yang-tonifying, Cold-dispelling, and channel-warming actions to the lower body, lumbar region, and hindquarter channels where Kidney Yang deficiency with Cold stagnation most commonly manifests; its Blood-invigorating action also addresses the Blood stagnation that develops secondary to Cold channel obstruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePotential Drug Interactions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBa Ji San contains potent Kidney Yang-tonifying herbs (Ba Ji Tian, Yin Yang Huo, Bu Gu Zhi, Du Zhong, Hu Lu Ba), channel-warming herbs (Rou Gui), Damp-drying herbs (Cang Zhu), Qi-moving herbs (Chen Pi, Qing Pi), and a guiding herb (Chuan Niu Xi) that may interact with certain medications. Yin Yang Huo and Bu Gu Zhi may interact with hormonal medications due to their potent Kidney Yang-tonifying and hormone-modulating actions. Rou Gui may interact with anticoagulant medications. Pets on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision, as herb-drug interaction research in dogs, cats, and horses remains limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMedication categories warranting extra caution include hormonal medications, anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, cardiovascular medications, and multiple concurrent prescription medications. Use as needed for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on the patient's condition, medications, and laboratory results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat is Ba Ji San used for in TCVM?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBa Ji San is used in TCVM for Kidney Yang deficiency patterns with Cold stagnation in the channels, particularly patterns affecting the lumbar region, hindquarters, and lower limb channels. In TCVM, the Kidney is the root of all Yang in the body - Kidney Yang (also called the Gate of Life Fire or Ming Men Fire) is the source of warmth, motivation, and metabolic activity throughout the body. When Kidney Yang is deficient, the channels of the lumbar region and hindquarters are the first to lose adequate warming, leading to Cold stagnation in these channels and the characteristic signs of Kidney Yang deficiency Bi syndrome: weakness or stiffness in the hindquarters and lower back, cold limbs, reduced mobility, and signs worse in cold weather. The formula's five Kidney Yang-tonifying herbs directly address this root deficiency, while the Cold-dispelling and channel-warming herbs clear the secondary Cold stagnation. The manufacturer lists no contraindications for this formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHow is Ba Ji San administered and dosed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFor horses, give 3g (2.5 large scoops) of concentrated powder twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian; the large scoop holds approximately 1.2g. For dogs and cats using the 90g Concentrated Powder, give 0.1g to 0.25g per 10 to 20 lb body weight twice daily; the small scoop holds approximately 0.25g. For the 0.5g Concentrated Capsule format, give one capsule per 20 to 40 lb body weight twice daily; for small dogs and cats under 10 lbs, dose as directed by your veterinarian. Use as needed for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat is Yuan Heng Liao Ma Ji and why is it significant as the classical source for Ba Ji San?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYuan Heng Liao Ma Ji (Yuan-heng's Therapeutic Treatise of Horses), written by brothers Yu Ben-Yuan and Yu Ben-Heng in 1608 during the Ming dynasty, is one of the most important classical Chinese veterinary texts ever written and one of the earliest systematic veterinary medical treatises in Chinese history. Unlike most classical Chinese medical texts, which focus on human medicine, Yuan Heng Liao Ma Ji was specifically written for the diagnosis and treatment of horses using TCVM principles, making it the primary classical veterinary source for equine TCVM practice. The fact that Ba Ji San originates from this text reflects the formula's long history of use specifically in large animal veterinary practice, particularly for the Kidney Yang deficiency and Cold Bi patterns common in working horses. Yu Ben-Yuan and Yu Ben-Heng were practicing veterinary physicians who compiled generations of equine veterinary knowledge into this comprehensive treatise, and many of the classical equine TCVM formulas used in modern veterinary practice trace their origin to this single foundational text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between Ba Ji Tian and other Kidney Yang tonics, and why is it the chief herb of Ba Ji San?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBa Ji Tian (Morinda root) is distinguished from other Kidney Yang-tonifying herbs by its specific combination of strong Kidney Yang tonification and simultaneous Wind-Cold-Damp dispelling action in the musculoskeletal channels - a combination that most pure Kidney Yang tonics such as Yin Yang Huo (which primarily tonifies) or Rou Gui (which primarily warms and disperses) do not provide as effectively in a single herb. Ba Ji Tian enters the Kidney and Liver channels and specifically strengthens the sinews and bones while warming the Kidney Yang, making it particularly targeted for the musculoskeletal and channel-level consequences of Kidney Yang deficiency rather than the more systemic or constitutional Kidney Yang deficiency addressed by herbs like Bu Gu Zhi or Fu Zi. Its combined tonifying and dispelling action makes it the most clinically appropriate chief herb for Ba Ji San's target pattern of Kidney Yang deficiency with Cold Bi in the musculoskeletal channels and hindquarters, and its name is used as the formula's title precisely because it encapsulates the formula's dual Kidney Yang-tonifying and Cold-channel-opening strategy in a single herb.\u003c\/p\u003e"}