{"id":6997369880646,"title":"Jing Tang Peanut Hydrocephalus 0.5g Capsules (200 capsules)","handle":"jing-tang-peanut-hydrocephalus-200-0-5g-capsule","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, \u003cstrong\u003eJing Tang Peanut Hydrocephalus\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula that strengthens Spleen Qi, regulates water passage, benefits urination, and may help dissipate swelling to address the TCVM pattern of Spleen Qi deficiency with fluid metabolism failure, Phlegm-Damp accumulation, and pathological water collection in the cranial channel system in dogs, cats, and horses. In TCVM theory, hydrocephalus-type fluid accumulation in the cranium results from Spleen Qi deficiency failing to transform and transport fluids normally, leading to Dampness and water accumulation that ascends and collects in the head. This eighteen-herb formula combines a Spleen Qi-strengthening and Qi-raising foundation (Dang Shen, Huang Qi, Bai Zhu, Shan Yao, Fu Ling, Sheng Ma, Jie Geng), a Dampness-drying and Phlegm-transforming layer (Cang Zhu, Ban Xia, Zhi Ban Xia), a urination-promoting and water-draining layer (Ze Xie, Zhu Ling, Deng Xin Cao), and a head channel-opening and Wind-dispersing layer (Bai Zhi, Bo He, Chan Tui, Jin Yin Hua, Ju Hua) to comprehensively address the Spleen Qi deficiency root and the pathological fluid accumulation in the cranial channel system. Available as 0.5g capsules (200 count). No contraindications or warnings 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\/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\u003eSpleen Qi strengthening and clear Yang raising:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dang Shen (codonopsis root) tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi and strengthens the Spleen's fluid transformation and transportation function; Huang Qi (astragalus root) tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi, raises the clear Yang, and strengthens the Spleen's ability to hold and distribute fluids; Bai Zhu (white atractylodes rhizome) strengthens the Spleen, dries Dampness, and tonifies Spleen Qi; Shan Yao (Chinese yam) tonifies Spleen and Kidney Qi and Yin; Fu Ling (poria) strengthens the Spleen, calms the Shen, and promotes urination; Sheng Ma (cimicifuga rhizome) raises the clear Yang upward to restore normal fluid distribution in the cranial channel system; Jie Geng (platycodon root) opens the Lung Qi, raises Qi upward, and serves as a guiding herb distributing the formula's Spleen Qi-strengthening and fluid-regulating actions through the upper Jiao; together they form the formula's Spleen Qi-strengthening and clear Yang-raising foundation, addressing the Spleen Qi deficiency root that underlies the pathological fluid accumulation pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDampness drying and Phlegm transformation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cang Zhu (gray atractylodes rhizome) strongly dries Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, and dispels Wind-Dampness; Ban Xia (pinellia rhizome, unprocessed) dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, and descends rebellious Qi with a potent Phlegm-drying and anti-emetic action; Zhi Ban Xia (processed pinellia rhizome) provides the same Dampness-drying and Phlegm-transforming action as Ban Xia in a processed form that reduces Ban Xia's native irritant properties, making it appropriate for extended use; together the two Pinellia preparations provide a comprehensive Phlegm-transforming and Dampness-drying strategy at both the raw and processed levels of the same herb, addressing the Phlegm-Damp accumulation component of the cranial fluid accumulation pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrination promotion and water drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ze Xie (water plantain rhizome) promotes urination, drains Dampness, and clears Kidney channel Damp-Heat; Zhu Ling (polyporus fungus) promotes urination and drains Dampness through the urinary pathway; Deng Xin Cao (juncus pith) promotes urination, clears Damp-Heat from the Heart and Small Intestine channels, and calms the Shen; together they form the formula's primary urinary drainage layer, providing the downward and outward route for accumulated fluid and Dampness elimination through the urinary pathway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead channel opening, Wind dispersion, and Heat clearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica root) enters the head channels specifically, disperses Wind-Dampness from the cranial channel system, and opens the nasal and head orifices; Bo He (peppermint herb) disperses Wind-Heat upward and outward and clears the head and eyes; Chan Tui (cicada molting) extinguishes Wind, clears Heat, and is specifically used in TCVM for neurological presentations including cranial channel obstruction, spasm, and Wind-type conditions affecting the head and Shen; Jin Yin Hua (honeysuckle flower) clears Heat, resolves toxicity, and disperses Wind-Heat; Ju Hua (chrysanthemum flower) clears Liver Heat, calms Liver Wind, and benefits the head and eyes; together they form the formula's head channel-opening and Wind-dispersing layer, addressing the pathological water accumulation in the cranial channel system from above through channel-opening and Wind-clearing strategies that complement the Spleen Qi-strengthening, Phlegm-drying, and urinary drainage layers\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 Strengthen Spleen Qi, regulate water passage, benefit urination, may help dissipate swelling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassical antecedent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compound formula; no single classical antecedent listed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContraindications:\u003c\/strong\u003e None listed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e None listed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e May be used as needed for up to 3 months, or as directed by your veterinarian\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\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapsules (0.5g) - Dogs and Cats:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5g per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight daily (1 capsule per 10 to 20 lbs daily); or 0.2g per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight twice daily (approximately 1 capsule per 10 to 20 lbs twice daily at the 0.2g dose), or as directed by your veterinarian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowder (bulk) - Horses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 50g twice daily as a top dressing on feed, or as directed by your veterinarian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\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\/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 Zhi (Angelica dahurica), Dahurian angelica root; Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala), White atractylodes rhizome; Ban Xia (Pinellia ternata), Pinellia rhizome; Bo He (Mentha haplocalyx), Peppermint herb; Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea), Gray atractylodes rhizome; Chan Tui (Cryptotympana pustulata), Cicada molting; Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula), Codonopsis root; Deng Xin Cao (Juncus effusus), Juncus pith; Fu Ling (Poria cocos), Poria fungus; Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus), Astragalus root; Jie Geng (Platycodon grandiflorum), Balloon flower root; Jin Yin Hua (Lonicera japonica), Honeysuckle flower; Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum morifolium), Chrysanthemum flower; Shan Yao (Dioscorea opposita), Chinese yam; Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga heracleifolia), Cimicifuga rhizome; Ze Xie (Alisma plantago-aquatica), Water plantain rhizome; Zhi Ban Xia (Pinellia ternata praeparata), Processed pinellia rhizome; Zhu Ling (Polyporus umbellatus), Polyporus fungus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eInactive ingredients: Bovine gelatin (capsule shell).\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);\"\u003ePeanut Hydrocephalus is an eighteen-herb formula organized around a Spleen Qi-strengthening and clear Yang-raising foundation (Dang Shen, Huang Qi, Bai Zhu, Shan Yao, Fu Ling, Sheng Ma, Jie Geng), a Dampness-drying and Phlegm-transforming layer (Cang Zhu, Ban Xia, Zhi Ban Xia), a urination-promoting and water-draining layer (Ze Xie, Zhu Ling, Deng Xin Cao), and a head channel-opening and Wind-dispersing layer (Bai Zhi, Bo He, Chan Tui, Jin Yin Hua, Ju Hua):\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 Zhi (Angelica dahurica) - Dahurian angelica root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disperses Wind-Dampness from the head and cranial channel system, opens the head and nasal orifices, and alleviates head and cranial channel obstruction; the formula's primary head channel-specific Wind-Damp-dispersing herb, with a pungent, warm nature and a specific classical affinity for the cranial channel system, head orifices, and Yangming channel; Bai Zhi's imperatorin and other furanocoumarin constituents provide both classical TCVM Wind-dispersing and orifice-opening action and documented anti-inflammatory and analgesic pharmacological activity\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 Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala) - White atractylodes rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strengthens the Spleen, dries Dampness, and tonifies Spleen Qi; the formula's primary Spleen Qi-tonifying and Dampness-drying herb alongside Dang Shen, with a bitter, sweet, and warm nature and a specific affinity for the Spleen and Stomach channels; Bai Zhu's atractylone and atractylodin constituents provide both classical TCVM Spleen-strengthening and Dampness-drying action and documented immunomodulatory and antitumor pharmacological activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBan Xia (Pinellia ternata) - Pinellia rhizome (unprocessed):\u003c\/strong\u003e Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends rebellious Qi, and disperses Phlegm accumulations; the formula's primary Phlegm-transforming and Dampness-drying herb with a potent anti-emetic and descending Qi action; Ban Xia's unprocessed form provides a stronger Phlegm-drying and accumulation-dispersing action than Zhi Ban Xia; Ban Xia's pinelline and other alkaloid constituents provide both classical TCVM Phlegm-transforming and Dampness-drying action and documented antiemetic and secretion-reducing pharmacological activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBo He (Mentha haplocalyx) - Peppermint herb:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disperses Wind-Heat upward and outward, clears the head and eyes, and benefits the throat; the formula's ascending Wind-Heat-dispersing and head-clearing herb, with a pungent, cool nature and a specific affinity for dispersing Wind-Heat from the head and surface channels; Bo He's menthol constituent provides both classical TCVM Wind-Heat-dispersing and head-clearing action and documented antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory pharmacological activity\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) - Gray atractylodes rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly dries Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, and dispels Wind-Dampness; the formula's most aggressively Dampness-drying herb, with a stronger Dampness-drying action than Bai Zhu and a specific additional affinity for dispelling Wind-Dampness from the channel system; 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChan Tui (Cryptotympana pustulata) - Cicada molting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extinguishes Wind, clears Heat, calms spasm, and opens cranial and sensory orifices; the formula's primary neurologically-targeted Wind-extinguishing and orifice-opening herb, with a sweet, salty, and slightly cold nature and a classical affinity for Wind-type neurological presentations affecting the head, Shen, and sensory orifices; Chan Tui is specifically used in TCVM for cranial channel obstruction, neurological Wind presentations, spasm, and conditions affecting cranial channel function; Chan Tui's cyclopeptide and chitin constituents provide both classical TCVM Wind-extinguishing and spasm-calming action and documented immunomodulatory pharmacological activity\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 Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) - Codonopsis root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi, strengthens the Spleen's fluid transformation and transportation function, and gently tonifies the middle Jiao; the formula's chief Spleen Qi-tonifying herb and the primary substitute for the classical Ren Shen (ginseng) in the Spleen Qi-strengthening layer; Dang Shen's codonopside and polysaccharide constituents provide both classical TCVM Spleen and Lung Qi-tonifying action and documented immunomodulatory and adaptogenic pharmacological activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeng Xin Cao (Juncus effusus) - Juncus pith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Promotes urination, clears Damp-Heat from the Heart and Small Intestine channels, and calms the Shen; the formula's Heart channel-specific and urination-promoting herb, addressing both the urinary drainage component and the Shen-calming and Heart channel Damp-Heat-clearing component of the cranial fluid accumulation pattern; Deng Xin Cao's light, bland, and slightly cold nature provides gentle urinary promotion without excessive fluid drainage\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) - Poria fungus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strengthens the Spleen, calms the Shen, and promotes urination; the formula's dual Spleen-strengthening and urination-promoting herb, simultaneously contributing to the Spleen Qi-strengthening layer and the urinary drainage layer; Fu Ling's beta-glucan polysaccharide constituents provide both classical TCVM Spleen-strengthening and urination-promoting action and documented immunomodulatory and antitumor pharmacological activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus) - Astragalus root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi, raises the clear Yang, and strengthens the Spleen's ability to hold and distribute fluids appropriately; the formula's clear Yang-raising and Spleen Qi-strengthening herb, with Sheng Ma as its classical raising partner; Huang Qi's astragaloside IV and polysaccharide constituents provide both classical TCVM Spleen Qi-tonifying and Yang-raising action and documented immunomodulatory, adaptogenic, and cardiovascular-protective pharmacological activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJie Geng (Platycodon grandiflorum) - Balloon flower root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opens the Lung Qi, raises Qi upward, and guides the formula's Qi-tonifying and fluid-regulating actions through the upper Jiao and cranial channel system; the formula's ascending and guiding herb, ensuring the Spleen Qi-strengthening and fluid-regulating strategy reaches the upper Jiao and cranial channel system; Jie Geng's platycodin saponin constituents provide both classical TCVM Lung-opening and guiding action and documented anti-inflammatory and expectorant pharmacological activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJin Yin Hua (Lonicera japonica) - Honeysuckle flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears Heat, resolves toxicity, and disperses Wind-Heat from the surface and channel system; the formula's primary Heat-clearing and toxicity-resolving herb, addressing any Heat or inflammatory component accompanying the cranial fluid accumulation pattern; Jin Yin Hua's chlorogenic acid and luteolin constituents provide both classical TCVM Heat-clearing and toxicity-resolving action and documented anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial pharmacological activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJu Hua (Chrysanthemum morifolium) - Chrysanthemum flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears Liver Heat, calms Liver Wind, benefits the head and eyes, and disperses Wind-Heat; the formula's Liver Heat-clearing and head-benefiting herb, with a sweet, bitter, and slightly cold nature and a specific affinity for the Liver and Lung channels and head and eye presentations; Ju Hua's chlorogenic acid and luteolin constituents provide both classical TCVM Liver Heat-clearing and Wind-dispersing action and documented anti-inflammatory and antioxidant pharmacological activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShan Yao (Dioscorea opposita) - Chinese yam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies Spleen, Lung, and Kidney Qi and Yin, and strengthens the Spleen's transformation and transportation function; the formula's Spleen, Lung, and Kidney triple-tonifying herb, providing a mild but broad Qi and Yin-tonifying support to the Spleen Qi-strengthening layer; Shan Yao's diosgenin and mucilaginous polysaccharide constituents provide both classical TCVM Spleen Qi-tonifying and Yin-nourishing action and documented hypoglycemic and immunomodulatory pharmacological activity\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 Ma (Cimicifuga heracleifolia) - Cimicifuga rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raises the clear Yang upward to restore normal fluid distribution in the cranial channel system, clears Heat, and resolves toxicity; paired with Huang Qi as the formula's classical clear Yang-raising pair, the Sheng Ma-Huang Qi combination is the core of the classical Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang Yang-raising strategy that ensures the Spleen's clear Yang reaches the head appropriately; Sheng Ma's cimicifugoside and triterpene glycoside constituents provide both classical TCVM Yang-raising and Heat-clearing action and documented anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory pharmacological activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZe Xie (Alisma plantago-aquatica) - Water plantain rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Promotes urination, drains Dampness, and clears Kidney channel Damp-Heat; the formula's primary urination-promoting and Dampness-draining herb, driving accumulated fluid and Dampness downward and out through the urinary pathway; Ze Xie's alisol triterpene constituents provide both classical TCVM urination-promoting and Dampness-draining action and documented diuretic and lipid-lowering pharmacological activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhi Ban Xia (Pinellia ternata praeparata) - Processed pinellia rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, and descends rebellious Qi in a processed form with reduced irritant properties compared to unprocessed Ban Xia; paired with Ban Xia as the formula's two-form Phlegm-transforming strategy, Zhi Ban Xia provides the same Dampness-drying and Phlegm-transforming action as Ban Xia in a gentler, more extended-use-appropriate form; the use of both Ban Xia forms together provides a broader and more comprehensive Phlegm-transformation and Dampness-drying strategy than either form alone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhu Ling (Polyporus umbellatus) - Polyporus fungus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Promotes urination and drains Dampness through the urinary pathway; the formula's second urination-promoting fungal herb alongside Fu Ling, reinforcing Ze Xie's urinary drainage strategy with an additional fungal-source urination-promoting 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\/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);\"\u003ePeanut Hydrocephalus contains Spleen Qi-tonifying herbs including Dang Shen, Huang Qi, Bai Zhu, and Shan Yao that may affect blood glucose metabolism and immune function; urination-promoting herbs including Ze Xie, Zhu Ling, and Deng Xin Cao that may affect electrolyte balance and interact with diuretic medications; Ban Xia and Zhi Ban Xia contain alkaloid constituents that may interact with CNS-affecting medications; Sheng Ma may interact with estrogenic medications; and Chan Tui's immunomodulatory constituents may interact with immunosuppressive 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\/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 diuretics and medications affecting electrolyte balance, blood glucose-affecting medications, immunosuppressive drugs, CNS-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\/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 is the TCVM understanding of hydrocephalus, and how does Peanut Hydrocephalus address it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn TCVM theory, cranial fluid accumulation such as hydrocephalus is understood as a pattern of Spleen Qi deficiency failing to transform and transport fluids normally throughout the body. When the Spleen's transforming and transporting function is impaired by Spleen Qi deficiency, fluids are not properly metabolized, leading to Dampness and Phlegm-Damp accumulation. Over time, accumulated Dampness can ascend with pathological Wind or Phlegm and collect in the cranial channel system, obstructing the normal circulation of Qi, Blood, and clear Yang through the head. Peanut Hydrocephalus addresses this pattern by simultaneously strengthening the Spleen Qi root (Dang Shen, Huang Qi, Bai Zhu, Shan Yao, Fu Ling), raising the clear Yang to restore normal head channel circulation (Sheng Ma, Jie Geng, Huang Qi), drying Dampness and transforming Phlegm accumulation (Cang Zhu, Ban Xia, Zhi Ban Xia), draining accumulated fluid downward through the urinary pathway (Ze Xie, Zhu Ling, Deng Xin Cao), and opening the cranial channel system from above through Wind dispersion and head orifice-opening herbs (Bai Zhi, Bo He, Chan Tui, Jin Yin Hua, Ju Hua). Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate TCVM pattern diagnosis before recommending this formula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Peanut Hydrocephalus administered, and what are the dosing guidelines?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePeanut Hydrocephalus 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 daily, or approximately 1 capsule per 10 to 20 lbs twice daily at the 0.2g dose, or as directed by your veterinarian. For horses, the guideline is up to 50g twice daily as a top dressing on feed, 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhy does Peanut Hydrocephalus include Chan Tui (cicada molting) and other Wind-dispersing herbs alongside Spleen Qi-tonifying herbs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eChan Tui, Bo He, Bai Zhi, Ju Hua, and Jin Yin Hua are included in Peanut Hydrocephalus to address the cranial channel obstruction component of the hydrocephalus pattern from a head channel-opening and Wind-dispersing angle. In TCVM theory, Phlegm-Damp and water accumulation in the cranial channel system not only require drainage downward through the urinary pathway and Spleen Qi strengthening at the root - it also requires the cranial channel system itself to be opened and cleared from above, so that the Qi, Blood, and clear Yang can circulate freely through the head once the fluid accumulation is being addressed at the root and drainage levels. Chan Tui is specifically used in TCVM for neurological presentations involving cranial channel obstruction, Wind-type conditions affecting the head and Shen, and spasm; its Wind-extinguishing and orifice-opening action directly addresses the cranial channel obstruction component. Bai Zhi specifically targets the head channels and orifices; Ju Hua clears Liver Wind and benefits the head; Bo He disperses Wind-Heat upward; Jin Yin Hua clears Heat and resolves toxicity. Together, they ensure the formula's strategy addresses the pathological fluid accumulation from three simultaneous directions: root strengthening, downward drainage, and cranial channel opening, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhy are both Ban Xia and Zhi Ban Xia included, and what is the difference between the two forms?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBan Xia (unprocessed pinellia rhizome) and Zhi Ban Xia (processed pinellia rhizome) are two preparations of the same plant that differ in their processing method and clinical properties. Unprocessed Ban Xia is the more potent Phlegm-drying and accumulation-dispersing form, with a stronger action on dissolving established Phlegm-Damp accumulations; however, its unprocessed form contains irritant constituents that limit its use in higher doses or over extended periods. Zhi Ban Xia is processed - typically with ginger or alum - to reduce or eliminate the irritant constituents, making it a gentler, more extended-use-appropriate form that provides similar but milder Phlegm-transforming and Dampness-drying action. By including both forms together, Peanut Hydrocephalus achieves a broader and more comprehensive Phlegm-transformation and Dampness-drying strategy: Ban Xia provides the stronger initial dispersing action against established Phlegm-Damp accumulations, while Zhi Ban Xia sustains the ongoing Phlegm-transforming and Dampness-drying action in a gentler and better-tolerated form suited to the extended treatment course. This dual-preparation strategy reflects a classical TCVM formulation approach of using multiple forms of the same herb to achieve complementary action depths within the same formula, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-08-31T15:45:55-05:00","created_at":"2022-08-31T15:26:01-05:00","vendor":"Jing Tang","type":"Pet Vitamins \u0026 Supplements","tags":["Els_PW_7628","Health_Need_Immune","Herb_Type_Concentrated_Capsule","Product_Type_Herb","Species_Cat","Species_Dog","Vendor_Jing_Tang"],"price":11535,"price_min":11535,"price_max":11535,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40297955360838,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"C5003C2-200","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Jing Tang Peanut Hydrocephalus 0.5g Capsules (200 capsules)","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":11535,"weight":454,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/JingTang-Capsules_4af876a6-50f6-4df0-9f26-2ef257f2494c.jpg?v=1700002636","\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/C5003C2-200.jpg?v=1699994734"],"featured_image":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/JingTang-Capsules_4af876a6-50f6-4df0-9f26-2ef257f2494c.jpg?v=1700002636","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Jing Tang Peanut Hydrocephalus 0.5g Capsules","id":22951471808582,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1024,"width":1024,"src":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/JingTang-Capsules_4af876a6-50f6-4df0-9f26-2ef257f2494c.jpg?v=1700002636"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1024,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/JingTang-Capsules_4af876a6-50f6-4df0-9f26-2ef257f2494c.jpg?v=1700002636","width":1024},{"alt":"Jing Tang Peanut Hydrocephalus 0.5g Capsules (200 capsules)","id":21857480736838,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":400,"width":400,"src":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/C5003C2-200.jpg?v=1699994734"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":400,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/C5003C2-200.jpg?v=1699994734","width":400}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/2110\/5457\/files\/veterinary_authorizaton_required_for_tcvm_herbal_formulas_240x240.jpg?v=1787081808\" alt=\"Veterinary Authorization Required for TCVM Herbal Formulas - TCVM Pet Supply\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRecommended by holistic veterinarians, \u003cstrong\u003eJing Tang Peanut Hydrocephalus\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula that strengthens Spleen Qi, regulates water passage, benefits urination, and may help dissipate swelling to address the TCVM pattern of Spleen Qi deficiency with fluid metabolism failure, Phlegm-Damp accumulation, and pathological water collection in the cranial channel system in dogs, cats, and horses. In TCVM theory, hydrocephalus-type fluid accumulation in the cranium results from Spleen Qi deficiency failing to transform and transport fluids normally, leading to Dampness and water accumulation that ascends and collects in the head. This eighteen-herb formula combines a Spleen Qi-strengthening and Qi-raising foundation (Dang Shen, Huang Qi, Bai Zhu, Shan Yao, Fu Ling, Sheng Ma, Jie Geng), a Dampness-drying and Phlegm-transforming layer (Cang Zhu, Ban Xia, Zhi Ban Xia), a urination-promoting and water-draining layer (Ze Xie, Zhu Ling, Deng Xin Cao), and a head channel-opening and Wind-dispersing layer (Bai Zhi, Bo He, Chan Tui, Jin Yin Hua, Ju Hua) to comprehensively address the Spleen Qi deficiency root and the pathological fluid accumulation in the cranial channel system. Available as 0.5g capsules (200 count). No contraindications or warnings 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\/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\u003eSpleen Qi strengthening and clear Yang raising:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dang Shen (codonopsis root) tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi and strengthens the Spleen's fluid transformation and transportation function; Huang Qi (astragalus root) tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi, raises the clear Yang, and strengthens the Spleen's ability to hold and distribute fluids; Bai Zhu (white atractylodes rhizome) strengthens the Spleen, dries Dampness, and tonifies Spleen Qi; Shan Yao (Chinese yam) tonifies Spleen and Kidney Qi and Yin; Fu Ling (poria) strengthens the Spleen, calms the Shen, and promotes urination; Sheng Ma (cimicifuga rhizome) raises the clear Yang upward to restore normal fluid distribution in the cranial channel system; Jie Geng (platycodon root) opens the Lung Qi, raises Qi upward, and serves as a guiding herb distributing the formula's Spleen Qi-strengthening and fluid-regulating actions through the upper Jiao; together they form the formula's Spleen Qi-strengthening and clear Yang-raising foundation, addressing the Spleen Qi deficiency root that underlies the pathological fluid accumulation pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDampness drying and Phlegm transformation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cang Zhu (gray atractylodes rhizome) strongly dries Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, and dispels Wind-Dampness; Ban Xia (pinellia rhizome, unprocessed) dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, and descends rebellious Qi with a potent Phlegm-drying and anti-emetic action; Zhi Ban Xia (processed pinellia rhizome) provides the same Dampness-drying and Phlegm-transforming action as Ban Xia in a processed form that reduces Ban Xia's native irritant properties, making it appropriate for extended use; together the two Pinellia preparations provide a comprehensive Phlegm-transforming and Dampness-drying strategy at both the raw and processed levels of the same herb, addressing the Phlegm-Damp accumulation component of the cranial fluid accumulation pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrination promotion and water drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ze Xie (water plantain rhizome) promotes urination, drains Dampness, and clears Kidney channel Damp-Heat; Zhu Ling (polyporus fungus) promotes urination and drains Dampness through the urinary pathway; Deng Xin Cao (juncus pith) promotes urination, clears Damp-Heat from the Heart and Small Intestine channels, and calms the Shen; together they form the formula's primary urinary drainage layer, providing the downward and outward route for accumulated fluid and Dampness elimination through the urinary pathway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead channel opening, Wind dispersion, and Heat clearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica root) enters the head channels specifically, disperses Wind-Dampness from the cranial channel system, and opens the nasal and head orifices; Bo He (peppermint herb) disperses Wind-Heat upward and outward and clears the head and eyes; Chan Tui (cicada molting) extinguishes Wind, clears Heat, and is specifically used in TCVM for neurological presentations including cranial channel obstruction, spasm, and Wind-type conditions affecting the head and Shen; Jin Yin Hua (honeysuckle flower) clears Heat, resolves toxicity, and disperses Wind-Heat; Ju Hua (chrysanthemum flower) clears Liver Heat, calms Liver Wind, and benefits the head and eyes; together they form the formula's head channel-opening and Wind-dispersing layer, addressing the pathological water accumulation in the cranial channel system from above through channel-opening and Wind-clearing strategies that complement the Spleen Qi-strengthening, Phlegm-drying, and urinary drainage layers\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 Strengthen Spleen Qi, regulate water passage, benefit urination, may help dissipate swelling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassical antecedent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compound formula; no single classical antecedent listed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContraindications:\u003c\/strong\u003e None listed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e None listed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e May be used as needed for up to 3 months, or as directed by your veterinarian\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\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapsules (0.5g) - Dogs and Cats:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5g per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight daily (1 capsule per 10 to 20 lbs daily); or 0.2g per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight twice daily (approximately 1 capsule per 10 to 20 lbs twice daily at the 0.2g dose), or as directed by your veterinarian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowder (bulk) - Horses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 50g twice daily as a top dressing on feed, or as directed by your veterinarian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\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\/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 Zhi (Angelica dahurica), Dahurian angelica root; Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala), White atractylodes rhizome; Ban Xia (Pinellia ternata), Pinellia rhizome; Bo He (Mentha haplocalyx), Peppermint herb; Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea), Gray atractylodes rhizome; Chan Tui (Cryptotympana pustulata), Cicada molting; Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula), Codonopsis root; Deng Xin Cao (Juncus effusus), Juncus pith; Fu Ling (Poria cocos), Poria fungus; Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus), Astragalus root; Jie Geng (Platycodon grandiflorum), Balloon flower root; Jin Yin Hua (Lonicera japonica), Honeysuckle flower; Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum morifolium), Chrysanthemum flower; Shan Yao (Dioscorea opposita), Chinese yam; Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga heracleifolia), Cimicifuga rhizome; Ze Xie (Alisma plantago-aquatica), Water plantain rhizome; Zhi Ban Xia (Pinellia ternata praeparata), Processed pinellia rhizome; Zhu Ling (Polyporus umbellatus), Polyporus fungus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eInactive ingredients: Bovine gelatin (capsule shell).\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);\"\u003ePeanut Hydrocephalus is an eighteen-herb formula organized around a Spleen Qi-strengthening and clear Yang-raising foundation (Dang Shen, Huang Qi, Bai Zhu, Shan Yao, Fu Ling, Sheng Ma, Jie Geng), a Dampness-drying and Phlegm-transforming layer (Cang Zhu, Ban Xia, Zhi Ban Xia), a urination-promoting and water-draining layer (Ze Xie, Zhu Ling, Deng Xin Cao), and a head channel-opening and Wind-dispersing layer (Bai Zhi, Bo He, Chan Tui, Jin Yin Hua, Ju Hua):\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 Zhi (Angelica dahurica) - Dahurian angelica root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disperses Wind-Dampness from the head and cranial channel system, opens the head and nasal orifices, and alleviates head and cranial channel obstruction; the formula's primary head channel-specific Wind-Damp-dispersing herb, with a pungent, warm nature and a specific classical affinity for the cranial channel system, head orifices, and Yangming channel; Bai Zhi's imperatorin and other furanocoumarin constituents provide both classical TCVM Wind-dispersing and orifice-opening action and documented anti-inflammatory and analgesic pharmacological activity\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 Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala) - White atractylodes rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strengthens the Spleen, dries Dampness, and tonifies Spleen Qi; the formula's primary Spleen Qi-tonifying and Dampness-drying herb alongside Dang Shen, with a bitter, sweet, and warm nature and a specific affinity for the Spleen and Stomach channels; Bai Zhu's atractylone and atractylodin constituents provide both classical TCVM Spleen-strengthening and Dampness-drying action and documented immunomodulatory and antitumor pharmacological activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBan Xia (Pinellia ternata) - Pinellia rhizome (unprocessed):\u003c\/strong\u003e Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends rebellious Qi, and disperses Phlegm accumulations; the formula's primary Phlegm-transforming and Dampness-drying herb with a potent anti-emetic and descending Qi action; Ban Xia's unprocessed form provides a stronger Phlegm-drying and accumulation-dispersing action than Zhi Ban Xia; Ban Xia's pinelline and other alkaloid constituents provide both classical TCVM Phlegm-transforming and Dampness-drying action and documented antiemetic and secretion-reducing pharmacological activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBo He (Mentha haplocalyx) - Peppermint herb:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disperses Wind-Heat upward and outward, clears the head and eyes, and benefits the throat; the formula's ascending Wind-Heat-dispersing and head-clearing herb, with a pungent, cool nature and a specific affinity for dispersing Wind-Heat from the head and surface channels; Bo He's menthol constituent provides both classical TCVM Wind-Heat-dispersing and head-clearing action and documented antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory pharmacological activity\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) - Gray atractylodes rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly dries Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, and dispels Wind-Dampness; the formula's most aggressively Dampness-drying herb, with a stronger Dampness-drying action than Bai Zhu and a specific additional affinity for dispelling Wind-Dampness from the channel system; 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChan Tui (Cryptotympana pustulata) - Cicada molting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extinguishes Wind, clears Heat, calms spasm, and opens cranial and sensory orifices; the formula's primary neurologically-targeted Wind-extinguishing and orifice-opening herb, with a sweet, salty, and slightly cold nature and a classical affinity for Wind-type neurological presentations affecting the head, Shen, and sensory orifices; Chan Tui is specifically used in TCVM for cranial channel obstruction, neurological Wind presentations, spasm, and conditions affecting cranial channel function; Chan Tui's cyclopeptide and chitin constituents provide both classical TCVM Wind-extinguishing and spasm-calming action and documented immunomodulatory pharmacological activity\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 Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) - Codonopsis root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi, strengthens the Spleen's fluid transformation and transportation function, and gently tonifies the middle Jiao; the formula's chief Spleen Qi-tonifying herb and the primary substitute for the classical Ren Shen (ginseng) in the Spleen Qi-strengthening layer; Dang Shen's codonopside and polysaccharide constituents provide both classical TCVM Spleen and Lung Qi-tonifying action and documented immunomodulatory and adaptogenic pharmacological activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeng Xin Cao (Juncus effusus) - Juncus pith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Promotes urination, clears Damp-Heat from the Heart and Small Intestine channels, and calms the Shen; the formula's Heart channel-specific and urination-promoting herb, addressing both the urinary drainage component and the Shen-calming and Heart channel Damp-Heat-clearing component of the cranial fluid accumulation pattern; Deng Xin Cao's light, bland, and slightly cold nature provides gentle urinary promotion without excessive fluid drainage\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) - Poria fungus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strengthens the Spleen, calms the Shen, and promotes urination; the formula's dual Spleen-strengthening and urination-promoting herb, simultaneously contributing to the Spleen Qi-strengthening layer and the urinary drainage layer; Fu Ling's beta-glucan polysaccharide constituents provide both classical TCVM Spleen-strengthening and urination-promoting action and documented immunomodulatory and antitumor pharmacological activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus) - Astragalus root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi, raises the clear Yang, and strengthens the Spleen's ability to hold and distribute fluids appropriately; the formula's clear Yang-raising and Spleen Qi-strengthening herb, with Sheng Ma as its classical raising partner; Huang Qi's astragaloside IV and polysaccharide constituents provide both classical TCVM Spleen Qi-tonifying and Yang-raising action and documented immunomodulatory, adaptogenic, and cardiovascular-protective pharmacological activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJie Geng (Platycodon grandiflorum) - Balloon flower root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opens the Lung Qi, raises Qi upward, and guides the formula's Qi-tonifying and fluid-regulating actions through the upper Jiao and cranial channel system; the formula's ascending and guiding herb, ensuring the Spleen Qi-strengthening and fluid-regulating strategy reaches the upper Jiao and cranial channel system; Jie Geng's platycodin saponin constituents provide both classical TCVM Lung-opening and guiding action and documented anti-inflammatory and expectorant pharmacological activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJin Yin Hua (Lonicera japonica) - Honeysuckle flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears Heat, resolves toxicity, and disperses Wind-Heat from the surface and channel system; the formula's primary Heat-clearing and toxicity-resolving herb, addressing any Heat or inflammatory component accompanying the cranial fluid accumulation pattern; Jin Yin Hua's chlorogenic acid and luteolin constituents provide both classical TCVM Heat-clearing and toxicity-resolving action and documented anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial pharmacological activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJu Hua (Chrysanthemum morifolium) - Chrysanthemum flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears Liver Heat, calms Liver Wind, benefits the head and eyes, and disperses Wind-Heat; the formula's Liver Heat-clearing and head-benefiting herb, with a sweet, bitter, and slightly cold nature and a specific affinity for the Liver and Lung channels and head and eye presentations; Ju Hua's chlorogenic acid and luteolin constituents provide both classical TCVM Liver Heat-clearing and Wind-dispersing action and documented anti-inflammatory and antioxidant pharmacological activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShan Yao (Dioscorea opposita) - Chinese yam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies Spleen, Lung, and Kidney Qi and Yin, and strengthens the Spleen's transformation and transportation function; the formula's Spleen, Lung, and Kidney triple-tonifying herb, providing a mild but broad Qi and Yin-tonifying support to the Spleen Qi-strengthening layer; Shan Yao's diosgenin and mucilaginous polysaccharide constituents provide both classical TCVM Spleen Qi-tonifying and Yin-nourishing action and documented hypoglycemic and immunomodulatory pharmacological activity\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 Ma (Cimicifuga heracleifolia) - Cimicifuga rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raises the clear Yang upward to restore normal fluid distribution in the cranial channel system, clears Heat, and resolves toxicity; paired with Huang Qi as the formula's classical clear Yang-raising pair, the Sheng Ma-Huang Qi combination is the core of the classical Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang Yang-raising strategy that ensures the Spleen's clear Yang reaches the head appropriately; Sheng Ma's cimicifugoside and triterpene glycoside constituents provide both classical TCVM Yang-raising and Heat-clearing action and documented anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory pharmacological activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZe Xie (Alisma plantago-aquatica) - Water plantain rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Promotes urination, drains Dampness, and clears Kidney channel Damp-Heat; the formula's primary urination-promoting and Dampness-draining herb, driving accumulated fluid and Dampness downward and out through the urinary pathway; Ze Xie's alisol triterpene constituents provide both classical TCVM urination-promoting and Dampness-draining action and documented diuretic and lipid-lowering pharmacological activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhi Ban Xia (Pinellia ternata praeparata) - Processed pinellia rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, and descends rebellious Qi in a processed form with reduced irritant properties compared to unprocessed Ban Xia; paired with Ban Xia as the formula's two-form Phlegm-transforming strategy, Zhi Ban Xia provides the same Dampness-drying and Phlegm-transforming action as Ban Xia in a gentler, more extended-use-appropriate form; the use of both Ban Xia forms together provides a broader and more comprehensive Phlegm-transformation and Dampness-drying strategy than either form alone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhu Ling (Polyporus umbellatus) - Polyporus fungus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Promotes urination and drains Dampness through the urinary pathway; the formula's second urination-promoting fungal herb alongside Fu Ling, reinforcing Ze Xie's urinary drainage strategy with an additional fungal-source urination-promoting 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\/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);\"\u003ePeanut Hydrocephalus contains Spleen Qi-tonifying herbs including Dang Shen, Huang Qi, Bai Zhu, and Shan Yao that may affect blood glucose metabolism and immune function; urination-promoting herbs including Ze Xie, Zhu Ling, and Deng Xin Cao that may affect electrolyte balance and interact with diuretic medications; Ban Xia and Zhi Ban Xia contain alkaloid constituents that may interact with CNS-affecting medications; Sheng Ma may interact with estrogenic medications; and Chan Tui's immunomodulatory constituents may interact with immunosuppressive 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\/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 diuretics and medications affecting electrolyte balance, blood glucose-affecting medications, immunosuppressive drugs, CNS-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\/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 is the TCVM understanding of hydrocephalus, and how does Peanut Hydrocephalus address it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn TCVM theory, cranial fluid accumulation such as hydrocephalus is understood as a pattern of Spleen Qi deficiency failing to transform and transport fluids normally throughout the body. When the Spleen's transforming and transporting function is impaired by Spleen Qi deficiency, fluids are not properly metabolized, leading to Dampness and Phlegm-Damp accumulation. Over time, accumulated Dampness can ascend with pathological Wind or Phlegm and collect in the cranial channel system, obstructing the normal circulation of Qi, Blood, and clear Yang through the head. Peanut Hydrocephalus addresses this pattern by simultaneously strengthening the Spleen Qi root (Dang Shen, Huang Qi, Bai Zhu, Shan Yao, Fu Ling), raising the clear Yang to restore normal head channel circulation (Sheng Ma, Jie Geng, Huang Qi), drying Dampness and transforming Phlegm accumulation (Cang Zhu, Ban Xia, Zhi Ban Xia), draining accumulated fluid downward through the urinary pathway (Ze Xie, Zhu Ling, Deng Xin Cao), and opening the cranial channel system from above through Wind dispersion and head orifice-opening herbs (Bai Zhi, Bo He, Chan Tui, Jin Yin Hua, Ju Hua). Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate TCVM pattern diagnosis before recommending this formula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Peanut Hydrocephalus administered, and what are the dosing guidelines?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePeanut Hydrocephalus 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 daily, or approximately 1 capsule per 10 to 20 lbs twice daily at the 0.2g dose, or as directed by your veterinarian. For horses, the guideline is up to 50g twice daily as a top dressing on feed, 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhy does Peanut Hydrocephalus include Chan Tui (cicada molting) and other Wind-dispersing herbs alongside Spleen Qi-tonifying herbs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eChan Tui, Bo He, Bai Zhi, Ju Hua, and Jin Yin Hua are included in Peanut Hydrocephalus to address the cranial channel obstruction component of the hydrocephalus pattern from a head channel-opening and Wind-dispersing angle. In TCVM theory, Phlegm-Damp and water accumulation in the cranial channel system not only require drainage downward through the urinary pathway and Spleen Qi strengthening at the root - it also requires the cranial channel system itself to be opened and cleared from above, so that the Qi, Blood, and clear Yang can circulate freely through the head once the fluid accumulation is being addressed at the root and drainage levels. Chan Tui is specifically used in TCVM for neurological presentations involving cranial channel obstruction, Wind-type conditions affecting the head and Shen, and spasm; its Wind-extinguishing and orifice-opening action directly addresses the cranial channel obstruction component. Bai Zhi specifically targets the head channels and orifices; Ju Hua clears Liver Wind and benefits the head; Bo He disperses Wind-Heat upward; Jin Yin Hua clears Heat and resolves toxicity. Together, they ensure the formula's strategy addresses the pathological fluid accumulation from three simultaneous directions: root strengthening, downward drainage, and cranial channel opening, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhy are both Ban Xia and Zhi Ban Xia included, and what is the difference between the two forms?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBan Xia (unprocessed pinellia rhizome) and Zhi Ban Xia (processed pinellia rhizome) are two preparations of the same plant that differ in their processing method and clinical properties. Unprocessed Ban Xia is the more potent Phlegm-drying and accumulation-dispersing form, with a stronger action on dissolving established Phlegm-Damp accumulations; however, its unprocessed form contains irritant constituents that limit its use in higher doses or over extended periods. Zhi Ban Xia is processed - typically with ginger or alum - to reduce or eliminate the irritant constituents, making it a gentler, more extended-use-appropriate form that provides similar but milder Phlegm-transforming and Dampness-drying action. By including both forms together, Peanut Hydrocephalus achieves a broader and more comprehensive Phlegm-transformation and Dampness-drying strategy: Ban Xia provides the stronger initial dispersing action against established Phlegm-Damp accumulations, while Zhi Ban Xia sustains the ongoing Phlegm-transforming and Dampness-drying action in a gentler and better-tolerated form suited to the extended treatment course. This dual-preparation strategy reflects a classical TCVM formulation approach of using multiple forms of the same herb to achieve complementary action depths within the same formula, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}