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Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Peanut Hydrocephalus 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.
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Active 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.
Inactive ingredients: Bovine gelatin (capsule shell).
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Peanut 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):
Peanut 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.
Medication 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.
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In 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.
Peanut 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.
Chan 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.
Ban 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.
Does this actually help hydrocephalus??
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Yes, many holistic and integrative veterinarians use this formula to help manage symptoms. However, because hydrocephalus is a complex condition, we must leave specific treatment questions to veterinarians since they are the experts in herbalism and Chinese medicine. Please check with your vet—they know your pet's individual condition best!
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