Jing Tang Gui Shao Yao 0.5g Capsules (200 Count)

{"id":4528743383110,"title":"Jing Tang Gui Shao Yao 0.5g Capsules (200 Count)","handle":"jing-tang-gui-shao-yao-0-5g-capsule-200","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\u003eRecommended by holistic veterinarians, \u003cstrong\u003eJing Tang Gui Shao Yao\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula that nourishes Liver Blood, soothes Liver Qi, strengthens the Spleen, and resolves Dampness to address the TCVM pattern of Liver Blood deficiency with Liver-Spleen disharmony and Dampness accumulation in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on Dang Gui Shao Yao San from \u003cem\u003eJin Gui Yao Lue Fang Lun\u003c\/em\u003e (Synopsis of Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet) written by Zhang Zhong Jing in 220 CE, one of the foundational texts of classical Chinese medicine, this seven-herb formula expands on the classical Dang Gui Shao Yao San Blood-nourishing and Dampness-resolving framework with modifications that add stronger Dampness-drying (Cang Zhu), enhanced urination promotion (Zhu Ling), Heart Heat clearance and urination promotion (Dan Zhu Ye), Liver Qi movement and Blood invigoration (Shan Zha), and skin-level Dampness drying and Kidney warming (She Chuang Zi). Available as 0.5g capsules (200 count). No contraindications are listed. May be used as needed for up to 3 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Supports\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiver Blood nourishment and Liver Qi soothing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dang Gui (Chinese angelica root) tonifies Blood, invigorates Blood, and moves Blood stagnation while nourishing the Liver Blood foundation; Bai Shao Yao (white peony root) nourishes Blood and Yin, softens the Liver, and moderates Liver Qi constraint with its sour, bitter, and slightly cold nature and a specific affinity for the Liver and Spleen channels; together they form the formula's chief Liver Blood-nourishing and Liver Qi-softening pair, directly addressing the Liver Blood deficiency root of the Liver-Spleen disharmony pattern; Shan Zha (hawthorn fruit) invigorates Blood, dissolves food stagnation, and moves Liver Qi, contributing an additional Blood-invigorating and Qi-moving action alongside the Blood-nourishing strategy to ensure that the nourished Liver Blood moves freely through the Liver channel system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpleen strengthening and Dampness resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cang Zhu (gray atractylodes rhizome) strongly dries Dampness and strengthens the Spleen with a more aggressively Dampness-drying action than the classical Bai Zhu used in Dang Gui Shao Yao San, reflecting the formula's modification toward a stronger Dampness-resolving strategy; Zhu Ling (polyporus fungus) promotes urination and drains Dampness through the urinary pathway; Dan Zhu Ye (lophatherum herb) clears Heat, promotes urination, and drains Dampness with a specific Heart and Small Intestine channel-clearing action; together they form the formula's Spleen-strengthening and Dampness-draining layer, addressing the Spleen deficiency and Dampness accumulation that results from Liver Qi invading the Spleen in the classical Liver-Spleen disharmony pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-level Dampness drying and Kidney warming:\u003c\/strong\u003e She Chuang Zi (cnidium fruit) dries Dampness, dispels Wind-Dampness at the skin level, and warms the Kidney Yang; She Chuang Zi's inclusion in this formula reflects its application for Damp-type skin presentations associated with Liver-Spleen disharmony and Dampness accumulation manifesting at the skin and coat level, where Dampness that cannot be properly metabolized by the Spleen accumulates at the surface and produces skin-level Damp manifestations; She Chuang Zi's osthole and coumarin constituents provide both classical TCVM Dampness-drying and skin-level Damp-dispelling action and documented antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory pharmacological activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTCVM Principles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourish Liver Blood, soothe Liver Qi, strengthen Spleen, resolve Damp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassical antecedent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dang Gui Shao Yao San from \u003cem\u003eJin Gui Yao Lue Fang Lun\u003c\/em\u003e (Synopsis of Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet), Zhang Zhong Jing, 220 CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContraindications:\u003c\/strong\u003e None listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e None listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e May be used as needed for up to 3 months, or as directed by your veterinarian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Forms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.5g Capsules (200 Count):\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-measured capsule format for precise, convenient dosing; can be given directly or hidden in food or a soft treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapsules (0.5g) - Dogs and Cats:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5g per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowder (bulk) - Horses:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 20g twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo contraindications or warnings are listed. May be used as needed for up to 3 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate dose and duration for your animal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive ingredients: Bai Shao Yao (Paeonia lactiflora), White peony root; Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea), Gray atractylodes rhizome; Dan Zhu Ye (Lophatherum gracile), Lophatherum herb; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Chinese angelica root; Shan Zha (Crataegus pinnatifida), Hawthorn fruit; She Chuang Zi (Cnidium monnieri), Cnidium fruit; Zhu Ling (Polyporus umbellatus), Polyporus fungus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInactive ingredients: Bovine gelatin (capsule shell).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActive Ingredient TCVM Actions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGui Shao Yao is a seven-herb formula based on Dang Gui Shao Yao San from Zhang Zhong Jing's \u003cem\u003eJin Gui Yao Lue Fang Lun\u003c\/em\u003e (220 CE), organized around a Liver Blood-nourishing and Liver Qi-softening pair (Dang Gui, Bai Shao Yao), a Blood-invigorating and Liver Qi-moving herb (Shan Zha), a Dampness-drying and Spleen-strengthening herb (Cang Zhu), a urination-promoting and Dampness-draining fungus (Zhu Ling), a Heart Heat-clearing and urination-promoting herb (Dan Zhu Ye), and a skin-level Dampness-drying and Kidney-warming herb (She Chuang Zi):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBai Shao Yao (Paeonia lactiflora) - White peony root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishes Blood and Yin, softens the Liver, moderates Liver Qi constraint, and alleviates spasm; the formula's chief Liver Blood-nourishing and Liver Qi-softening herb, with a sour, bitter, and slightly cold nature and a specific affinity for the Liver and Spleen channels; Bai Shao Yao's sour nature gives it its Liver-softening and Liver Qi-constraining action, directly addressing the Liver Qi constraint root of the Liver-Spleen disharmony pattern; Bai Shao Yao's paeoniflorin constituent provides both classical TCVM Blood-nourishing and Liver-softening action and documented antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory pharmacological activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) - Gray atractylodes rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly dries Dampness and strengthens the Spleen; the formula's most aggressively Dampness-drying herb, selected over the classical Bai Zhu of Dang Gui Shao Yao San for its stronger Dampness-drying action in presentations where more significant Dampness accumulation is present; Cang Zhu's pungent, bitter, and warm nature and its strong Dampness-drying action make it appropriate for the Spleen-deficiency-generated Dampness component of the Liver-Spleen disharmony pattern; Cang Zhu's atractylon and beta-eudesmol constituents provide both classical TCVM Dampness-drying and Spleen-strengthening action and documented anti-inflammatory and blood glucose-regulating pharmacological activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDan Zhu Ye (Lophatherum gracile) - Lophatherum herb:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears Heat, promotes urination, and drains Dampness with a specific Heart and Small Intestine channel-clearing action; the formula's Heart-channel-targeting and urination-promoting herb, adding a Heat-clearing and urinary Dampness-draining layer that addresses any Heat component accompanying the Dampness accumulation and providing an additional urinary drainage route alongside Zhu Ling; Dan Zhu Ye's sweet, bland, and cold nature gives it a gentle but effective urination-promoting and Heat-clearing action without excessive drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Chinese angelica root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies Blood, invigorates Blood, moves Blood stagnation, and moistens the Intestines; the formula's chief Blood-tonifying and Blood-invigorating herb alongside Bai Shao Yao, providing the Blood-nourishing foundation that addresses the Liver Blood deficiency root of the pattern; Dang Gui's ferulic acid and ligustilide constituents provide both classical TCVM Blood-tonifying and Blood-invigorating action and documented estrogenic, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory pharmacological activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShan Zha (Crataegus pinnatifida) - Hawthorn fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates Blood, dissolves food stagnation, and moves Liver Qi; the formula's Blood-invigorating and Liver Qi-moving herb, adding an active Blood circulation-promoting and Qi-moving strategy alongside the Blood-nourishing approach of Dang Gui and Bai Shao Yao; Shan Zha is particularly noted in TCVM for its ability to disperse Blood stasis associated with food stagnation and Liver Qi constraint; Shan Zha's flavonoid (vitexin, hyperoside) and organic acid constituents provide both classical TCVM Blood-invigorating and food stagnation-dissolving action and documented cardiovascular, antioxidant, and digestive pharmacological activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShe Chuang Zi (Cnidium monnieri) - Cnidium fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dries Dampness, dispels Wind-Dampness at the skin and channel surface level, and warms the Kidney Yang; the formula's skin-level Dampness-drying and Kidney-warming herb, addressing the skin-surface manifestation of Dampness accumulation that results from the Liver-Spleen disharmony pattern's failure to transform and transport fluids properly; She Chuang Zi's pungent, bitter, and warm nature and its specific affinity for the Kidney and Spleen channels make it appropriate for skin-level Damp presentations associated with Kidney Yang deficiency and Spleen Dampness; She Chuang Zi's osthole and coumarin constituents provide both classical TCVM Dampness-drying and Kidney-warming action and documented antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory pharmacological activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZhu Ling (Polyporus umbellatus) - Polyporus fungus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Promotes urination and drains Dampness through the urinary pathway; the formula's primary urinary Dampness-draining fungal herb, replacing or augmenting the classical Fu Ling of Dang Gui Shao Yao San with a stronger urination-promoting and Dampness-draining action; Zhu Ling's polysaccharide and ergosterol constituents provide both classical TCVM urination-promoting and Dampness-draining action and documented immunomodulatory and antitumor pharmacological activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePotential Drug Interactions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGui Shao Yao contains Dang Gui and Bai Shao Yao, Blood-nourishing and Blood-invigorating herbs whose ferulic acid and paeoniflorin constituents may interact with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications; Shan Zha, whose cardiovascular-active flavonoid constituents may interact with cardiac medications; Zhu Ling and Dan Zhu Ye, which promote urination and may affect electrolyte balance and interact with diuretic medications; She Chuang Zi, whose osthole constituent may interact with CNS-affecting medications; and Cang Zhu, whose blood glucose-regulating constituents may interact with blood glucose-affecting medications. No contraindications or warnings are listed for this formula. Dogs, cats, and horses on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision, as herb-drug interaction research in these species remains limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedication categories warranting extra caution include anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, cardiac medications, diuretics and medications affecting electrolyte balance, CNS-affecting medications, blood glucose-affecting medications, and animals managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. May be used as needed for up to 3 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your animal's condition, current medications, and laboratory results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the TCVM pattern that Gui Shao Yao addresses, and what conditions is it used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGui Shao Yao addresses the TCVM pattern of Liver Blood deficiency with Liver-Spleen disharmony and Dampness accumulation. In TCVM theory, when the Liver is deficient in Blood, it loses its ability to flow smoothly and maintain the free movement of Qi; constrained Liver Qi then invades the Spleen, impairing the Spleen's transforming and transporting function and leading to Dampness accumulation. This combined Liver Blood deficiency and Liver-Spleen disharmony pattern with Dampness is a foundational clinical pattern in both classical and veterinary TCVM, reflected in the formula's classical antecedent Dang Gui Shao Yao San from Zhang Zhong Jing's \u003cem\u003eJin Gui Yao Lue Fang Lun\u003c\/em\u003e (220 CE). Holistic veterinarians frequently prescribe Gui Shao Yao for dogs, cats, and horses presenting with this combined Liver Blood deficiency, Liver Qi constraint, Spleen weakness, and Dampness accumulation pattern, which may manifest across urinary, hepatic, and skin channel presentations depending on where Dampness accumulates in the individual patient. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate TCVM pattern diagnosis before recommending this formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Gui Shao Yao administered, and what are the dosing guidelines?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGui Shao Yao is available as 0.5g capsules (200 count) for dogs and cats, and can be given directly or hidden in food or a soft treat. For dogs and cats, the guideline is 0.5g per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. For horses, the guideline is 10 to 20g twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. No contraindications or warnings are listed. May be used as needed for up to 3 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate dose and duration for your animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Gui Shao Yao differ from the classical Dang Gui Shao Yao San, and why were these modifications made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classical Dang Gui Shao Yao San from Zhang Zhong Jing's \u003cem\u003eJin Gui Yao Lue Fang Lun\u003c\/em\u003e (220 CE) contains six herbs: Dang Gui, Bai Shao Yao, and Chuan Xiong as the Blood-nourishing and Blood-invigorating layer; and Fu Ling, Bai Zhu, and Ze Xie as the Spleen-strengthening and Dampness-draining layer. Gui Shao Yao modifies this classical base by substituting Cang Zhu for Bai Zhu (providing a stronger Dampness-drying action for more significant Dampness presentations), Zhu Ling for Fu Ling (providing stronger urination promotion and Dampness drainage), and adding three herbs not in the original formula: Dan Zhu Ye (adding Heart Heat clearance and an additional urinary drainage route), Shan Zha (adding Blood invigoration and Liver Qi movement alongside the Blood-nourishing strategy), and She Chuang Zi (adding skin-level Dampness drying and Kidney Yang warming for presentations where Dampness is manifesting at the skin and coat level). These modifications broaden the formula's Dampness-resolving and channel-targeting coverage beyond the classical formula's primary abdominal and gynecological application to include urinary, hepatic, and skin-level Dampness presentations - an adaptation that reflects the formula's veterinary clinical application across multiple species and presentation types, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does Gui Shao Yao address both liver and skin presentations, and what is the TCVM connection between them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn TCVM theory, the Liver governs the smooth flow of Qi and Blood throughout the body and has a specific relationship with the skin and coat through the channel system. When Liver Blood is deficient, the skin and coat lose their Blood-nourishing foundation and become dry, dull, or prone to surface-level Dampness accumulation. When the Liver-Spleen disharmony results in Dampness accumulation, that Dampness does not stay confined to the internal organs - it can accumulate at the skin and coat surface through the channel system, producing skin-level Damp manifestations including itching, weeping, or damp skin conditions. She Chuang Zi specifically addresses this skin-level Dampness manifestation with its Dampness-drying and Wind-Dampness-dispelling action at the channel surface level, while Dang Gui and Bai Shao Yao address the Liver Blood deficiency root that deprives the skin and coat of their Blood-nourishing foundation. The formula's combined Liver Blood-nourishing, Liver Qi-soothing, Spleen-strengthening, Dampness-resolving, and skin-level Dampness-drying strategy addresses all layers of the Liver-Spleen disharmony pattern simultaneously - root, internal, and surface levels - which is why it supports liver function, urinary health, and skin and coat health as part of the same integrated TCVM treatment strategy, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-11-03T06:54:03-05:00","created_at":"2020-06-01T05:57:33-05:00","vendor":"Jing Tang","type":"Pet Vitamins \u0026 Supplements","tags":["Els PW 7628","Health_Need_Liver","Health_Need_Skin_and_Coat","Health_Need_Urinary","Herb_Type_Capsule","Product_Type_Herb","Species_Cat","Species_Dog","Vendor_Jing_Tang"],"price":11540,"price_min":11540,"price_max":11540,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":31786063003718,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"A0260C2-200","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Jing Tang Gui Shao Yao 0.5g Capsules (200 Count)","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":11540,"weight":454,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/JingTang-Capsules_49c25e22-9214-4aa0-b0b2-e76e9844ffac.jpg?v=1631809858"],"featured_image":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/JingTang-Capsules_49c25e22-9214-4aa0-b0b2-e76e9844ffac.jpg?v=1631809858","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Jing Tang Gui Powder 600g Powder - TCVM Pet Supply","id":6195351191622,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1024,"width":1024,"src":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/JingTang-Capsules_49c25e22-9214-4aa0-b0b2-e76e9844ffac.jpg?v=1631809858"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1024,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/JingTang-Capsules_49c25e22-9214-4aa0-b0b2-e76e9844ffac.jpg?v=1631809858","width":1024}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/2110\/5457\/files\/veterinary_authorizaton_required_for_tcvm_herbal_formulas_240x240.jpg?v=1787081808\" alt=\"Veterinary Authorization Required for TCVM Herbal Formulas - TCVM Pet Supply\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px;float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended by holistic veterinarians, \u003cstrong\u003eJing Tang Gui Shao Yao\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula that nourishes Liver Blood, soothes Liver Qi, strengthens the Spleen, and resolves Dampness to address the TCVM pattern of Liver Blood deficiency with Liver-Spleen disharmony and Dampness accumulation in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on Dang Gui Shao Yao San from \u003cem\u003eJin Gui Yao Lue Fang Lun\u003c\/em\u003e (Synopsis of Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet) written by Zhang Zhong Jing in 220 CE, one of the foundational texts of classical Chinese medicine, this seven-herb formula expands on the classical Dang Gui Shao Yao San Blood-nourishing and Dampness-resolving framework with modifications that add stronger Dampness-drying (Cang Zhu), enhanced urination promotion (Zhu Ling), Heart Heat clearance and urination promotion (Dan Zhu Ye), Liver Qi movement and Blood invigoration (Shan Zha), and skin-level Dampness drying and Kidney warming (She Chuang Zi). Available as 0.5g capsules (200 count). No contraindications are listed. May be used as needed for up to 3 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Supports\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiver Blood nourishment and Liver Qi soothing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dang Gui (Chinese angelica root) tonifies Blood, invigorates Blood, and moves Blood stagnation while nourishing the Liver Blood foundation; Bai Shao Yao (white peony root) nourishes Blood and Yin, softens the Liver, and moderates Liver Qi constraint with its sour, bitter, and slightly cold nature and a specific affinity for the Liver and Spleen channels; together they form the formula's chief Liver Blood-nourishing and Liver Qi-softening pair, directly addressing the Liver Blood deficiency root of the Liver-Spleen disharmony pattern; Shan Zha (hawthorn fruit) invigorates Blood, dissolves food stagnation, and moves Liver Qi, contributing an additional Blood-invigorating and Qi-moving action alongside the Blood-nourishing strategy to ensure that the nourished Liver Blood moves freely through the Liver channel system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpleen strengthening and Dampness resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cang Zhu (gray atractylodes rhizome) strongly dries Dampness and strengthens the Spleen with a more aggressively Dampness-drying action than the classical Bai Zhu used in Dang Gui Shao Yao San, reflecting the formula's modification toward a stronger Dampness-resolving strategy; Zhu Ling (polyporus fungus) promotes urination and drains Dampness through the urinary pathway; Dan Zhu Ye (lophatherum herb) clears Heat, promotes urination, and drains Dampness with a specific Heart and Small Intestine channel-clearing action; together they form the formula's Spleen-strengthening and Dampness-draining layer, addressing the Spleen deficiency and Dampness accumulation that results from Liver Qi invading the Spleen in the classical Liver-Spleen disharmony pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-level Dampness drying and Kidney warming:\u003c\/strong\u003e She Chuang Zi (cnidium fruit) dries Dampness, dispels Wind-Dampness at the skin level, and warms the Kidney Yang; She Chuang Zi's inclusion in this formula reflects its application for Damp-type skin presentations associated with Liver-Spleen disharmony and Dampness accumulation manifesting at the skin and coat level, where Dampness that cannot be properly metabolized by the Spleen accumulates at the surface and produces skin-level Damp manifestations; She Chuang Zi's osthole and coumarin constituents provide both classical TCVM Dampness-drying and skin-level Damp-dispelling action and documented antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory pharmacological activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTCVM Principles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourish Liver Blood, soothe Liver Qi, strengthen Spleen, resolve Damp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassical antecedent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dang Gui Shao Yao San from \u003cem\u003eJin Gui Yao Lue Fang Lun\u003c\/em\u003e (Synopsis of Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet), Zhang Zhong Jing, 220 CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContraindications:\u003c\/strong\u003e None listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e None listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e May be used as needed for up to 3 months, or as directed by your veterinarian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Forms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.5g Capsules (200 Count):\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-measured capsule format for precise, convenient dosing; can be given directly or hidden in food or a soft treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapsules (0.5g) - Dogs and Cats:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5g per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowder (bulk) - Horses:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 20g twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo contraindications or warnings are listed. May be used as needed for up to 3 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate dose and duration for your animal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive ingredients: Bai Shao Yao (Paeonia lactiflora), White peony root; Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea), Gray atractylodes rhizome; Dan Zhu Ye (Lophatherum gracile), Lophatherum herb; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Chinese angelica root; Shan Zha (Crataegus pinnatifida), Hawthorn fruit; She Chuang Zi (Cnidium monnieri), Cnidium fruit; Zhu Ling (Polyporus umbellatus), Polyporus fungus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInactive ingredients: Bovine gelatin (capsule shell).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActive Ingredient TCVM Actions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGui Shao Yao is a seven-herb formula based on Dang Gui Shao Yao San from Zhang Zhong Jing's \u003cem\u003eJin Gui Yao Lue Fang Lun\u003c\/em\u003e (220 CE), organized around a Liver Blood-nourishing and Liver Qi-softening pair (Dang Gui, Bai Shao Yao), a Blood-invigorating and Liver Qi-moving herb (Shan Zha), a Dampness-drying and Spleen-strengthening herb (Cang Zhu), a urination-promoting and Dampness-draining fungus (Zhu Ling), a Heart Heat-clearing and urination-promoting herb (Dan Zhu Ye), and a skin-level Dampness-drying and Kidney-warming herb (She Chuang Zi):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBai Shao Yao (Paeonia lactiflora) - White peony root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishes Blood and Yin, softens the Liver, moderates Liver Qi constraint, and alleviates spasm; the formula's chief Liver Blood-nourishing and Liver Qi-softening herb, with a sour, bitter, and slightly cold nature and a specific affinity for the Liver and Spleen channels; Bai Shao Yao's sour nature gives it its Liver-softening and Liver Qi-constraining action, directly addressing the Liver Qi constraint root of the Liver-Spleen disharmony pattern; Bai Shao Yao's paeoniflorin constituent provides both classical TCVM Blood-nourishing and Liver-softening action and documented antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory pharmacological activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) - Gray atractylodes rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly dries Dampness and strengthens the Spleen; the formula's most aggressively Dampness-drying herb, selected over the classical Bai Zhu of Dang Gui Shao Yao San for its stronger Dampness-drying action in presentations where more significant Dampness accumulation is present; Cang Zhu's pungent, bitter, and warm nature and its strong Dampness-drying action make it appropriate for the Spleen-deficiency-generated Dampness component of the Liver-Spleen disharmony pattern; Cang Zhu's atractylon and beta-eudesmol constituents provide both classical TCVM Dampness-drying and Spleen-strengthening action and documented anti-inflammatory and blood glucose-regulating pharmacological activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDan Zhu Ye (Lophatherum gracile) - Lophatherum herb:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears Heat, promotes urination, and drains Dampness with a specific Heart and Small Intestine channel-clearing action; the formula's Heart-channel-targeting and urination-promoting herb, adding a Heat-clearing and urinary Dampness-draining layer that addresses any Heat component accompanying the Dampness accumulation and providing an additional urinary drainage route alongside Zhu Ling; Dan Zhu Ye's sweet, bland, and cold nature gives it a gentle but effective urination-promoting and Heat-clearing action without excessive drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Chinese angelica root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies Blood, invigorates Blood, moves Blood stagnation, and moistens the Intestines; the formula's chief Blood-tonifying and Blood-invigorating herb alongside Bai Shao Yao, providing the Blood-nourishing foundation that addresses the Liver Blood deficiency root of the pattern; Dang Gui's ferulic acid and ligustilide constituents provide both classical TCVM Blood-tonifying and Blood-invigorating action and documented estrogenic, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory pharmacological activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShan Zha (Crataegus pinnatifida) - Hawthorn fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates Blood, dissolves food stagnation, and moves Liver Qi; the formula's Blood-invigorating and Liver Qi-moving herb, adding an active Blood circulation-promoting and Qi-moving strategy alongside the Blood-nourishing approach of Dang Gui and Bai Shao Yao; Shan Zha is particularly noted in TCVM for its ability to disperse Blood stasis associated with food stagnation and Liver Qi constraint; Shan Zha's flavonoid (vitexin, hyperoside) and organic acid constituents provide both classical TCVM Blood-invigorating and food stagnation-dissolving action and documented cardiovascular, antioxidant, and digestive pharmacological activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShe Chuang Zi (Cnidium monnieri) - Cnidium fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dries Dampness, dispels Wind-Dampness at the skin and channel surface level, and warms the Kidney Yang; the formula's skin-level Dampness-drying and Kidney-warming herb, addressing the skin-surface manifestation of Dampness accumulation that results from the Liver-Spleen disharmony pattern's failure to transform and transport fluids properly; She Chuang Zi's pungent, bitter, and warm nature and its specific affinity for the Kidney and Spleen channels make it appropriate for skin-level Damp presentations associated with Kidney Yang deficiency and Spleen Dampness; She Chuang Zi's osthole and coumarin constituents provide both classical TCVM Dampness-drying and Kidney-warming action and documented antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory pharmacological activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZhu Ling (Polyporus umbellatus) - Polyporus fungus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Promotes urination and drains Dampness through the urinary pathway; the formula's primary urinary Dampness-draining fungal herb, replacing or augmenting the classical Fu Ling of Dang Gui Shao Yao San with a stronger urination-promoting and Dampness-draining action; Zhu Ling's polysaccharide and ergosterol constituents provide both classical TCVM urination-promoting and Dampness-draining action and documented immunomodulatory and antitumor pharmacological activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePotential Drug Interactions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGui Shao Yao contains Dang Gui and Bai Shao Yao, Blood-nourishing and Blood-invigorating herbs whose ferulic acid and paeoniflorin constituents may interact with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications; Shan Zha, whose cardiovascular-active flavonoid constituents may interact with cardiac medications; Zhu Ling and Dan Zhu Ye, which promote urination and may affect electrolyte balance and interact with diuretic medications; She Chuang Zi, whose osthole constituent may interact with CNS-affecting medications; and Cang Zhu, whose blood glucose-regulating constituents may interact with blood glucose-affecting medications. No contraindications or warnings are listed for this formula. Dogs, cats, and horses on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision, as herb-drug interaction research in these species remains limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedication categories warranting extra caution include anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, cardiac medications, diuretics and medications affecting electrolyte balance, CNS-affecting medications, blood glucose-affecting medications, and animals managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. May be used as needed for up to 3 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your animal's condition, current medications, and laboratory results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the TCVM pattern that Gui Shao Yao addresses, and what conditions is it used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGui Shao Yao addresses the TCVM pattern of Liver Blood deficiency with Liver-Spleen disharmony and Dampness accumulation. In TCVM theory, when the Liver is deficient in Blood, it loses its ability to flow smoothly and maintain the free movement of Qi; constrained Liver Qi then invades the Spleen, impairing the Spleen's transforming and transporting function and leading to Dampness accumulation. This combined Liver Blood deficiency and Liver-Spleen disharmony pattern with Dampness is a foundational clinical pattern in both classical and veterinary TCVM, reflected in the formula's classical antecedent Dang Gui Shao Yao San from Zhang Zhong Jing's \u003cem\u003eJin Gui Yao Lue Fang Lun\u003c\/em\u003e (220 CE). Holistic veterinarians frequently prescribe Gui Shao Yao for dogs, cats, and horses presenting with this combined Liver Blood deficiency, Liver Qi constraint, Spleen weakness, and Dampness accumulation pattern, which may manifest across urinary, hepatic, and skin channel presentations depending on where Dampness accumulates in the individual patient. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate TCVM pattern diagnosis before recommending this formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Gui Shao Yao administered, and what are the dosing guidelines?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGui Shao Yao is available as 0.5g capsules (200 count) for dogs and cats, and can be given directly or hidden in food or a soft treat. For dogs and cats, the guideline is 0.5g per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. For horses, the guideline is 10 to 20g twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. No contraindications or warnings are listed. May be used as needed for up to 3 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate dose and duration for your animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Gui Shao Yao differ from the classical Dang Gui Shao Yao San, and why were these modifications made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classical Dang Gui Shao Yao San from Zhang Zhong Jing's \u003cem\u003eJin Gui Yao Lue Fang Lun\u003c\/em\u003e (220 CE) contains six herbs: Dang Gui, Bai Shao Yao, and Chuan Xiong as the Blood-nourishing and Blood-invigorating layer; and Fu Ling, Bai Zhu, and Ze Xie as the Spleen-strengthening and Dampness-draining layer. Gui Shao Yao modifies this classical base by substituting Cang Zhu for Bai Zhu (providing a stronger Dampness-drying action for more significant Dampness presentations), Zhu Ling for Fu Ling (providing stronger urination promotion and Dampness drainage), and adding three herbs not in the original formula: Dan Zhu Ye (adding Heart Heat clearance and an additional urinary drainage route), Shan Zha (adding Blood invigoration and Liver Qi movement alongside the Blood-nourishing strategy), and She Chuang Zi (adding skin-level Dampness drying and Kidney Yang warming for presentations where Dampness is manifesting at the skin and coat level). These modifications broaden the formula's Dampness-resolving and channel-targeting coverage beyond the classical formula's primary abdominal and gynecological application to include urinary, hepatic, and skin-level Dampness presentations - an adaptation that reflects the formula's veterinary clinical application across multiple species and presentation types, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does Gui Shao Yao address both liver and skin presentations, and what is the TCVM connection between them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn TCVM theory, the Liver governs the smooth flow of Qi and Blood throughout the body and has a specific relationship with the skin and coat through the channel system. When Liver Blood is deficient, the skin and coat lose their Blood-nourishing foundation and become dry, dull, or prone to surface-level Dampness accumulation. When the Liver-Spleen disharmony results in Dampness accumulation, that Dampness does not stay confined to the internal organs - it can accumulate at the skin and coat surface through the channel system, producing skin-level Damp manifestations including itching, weeping, or damp skin conditions. She Chuang Zi specifically addresses this skin-level Dampness manifestation with its Dampness-drying and Wind-Dampness-dispelling action at the channel surface level, while Dang Gui and Bai Shao Yao address the Liver Blood deficiency root that deprives the skin and coat of their Blood-nourishing foundation. The formula's combined Liver Blood-nourishing, Liver Qi-soothing, Spleen-strengthening, Dampness-resolving, and skin-level Dampness-drying strategy addresses all layers of the Liver-Spleen disharmony pattern simultaneously - root, internal, and surface levels - which is why it supports liver function, urinary health, and skin and coat health as part of the same integrated TCVM treatment strategy, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/p\u003e"}