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Jing Tang Zhen Xin San Concentrated 90g Powder  - TCVM Pet Supply

Jing Tang Zhen Xin San Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats and Horses

Veterinary Authorization Required for TCVM Herbal Formulas - TCVM Pet Supply

Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Zhen Xin San is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula that clears Fire and Heat, transforms Phlegm, calms the Heart, and tranquilizes the Mind in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on the classical Zhen Xin San from Yuan Heng Liao Ma Ji (Yuan-heng's Therapeutic Treatise of Horses, 1608), this twelve-herb formula addresses Heart Fire and Phlegm-Heat patterns with Shen disturbance, combining potent Heat-clearing and Phlegm-transforming herbs with Shen-calming, orifice-opening, and Wind-Phlegm-dispersing agents. Available in concentrated powder and concentrated capsules. Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.

VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation

What It Supports

  • Fire and Heat clearance: Clears Heart Fire and drains Heat from the Heart, Liver, and Stomach channels to address the root Fire and Heat component of Phlegm-Heat patterns with Shen disturbance
  • Phlegm transformation: Transforms and dissolves Phlegm accumulation obstructing the Heart orifice and channels, addressing the Phlegm component that contributes to Shen disturbance
  • Heart calming and Mind tranquilization: Calms the Heart and tranquilizes the Shen by clearing the Phlegm-Heat obstructing the Heart orifice and opening the orifice to restore Shen clarity
  • Wind-Phlegm dispersal: Disperses Wind-Phlegm from the channels and orifices to address spasms, tremors, and behavioral or neurological signs that arise when Phlegm obstructs the channels and generates internal Wind
  • Spleen Qi support: Tonifies Spleen Qi to prevent further Phlegm generation and sustain the formula's strong Heat-clearing and Phlegm-transforming actions without depleting Zheng Qi

TCVM Principles

  • Primary action: Clear Fire and Heat, transform Phlegm, calm the Heart, and tranquilize the Mind
  • Classical antecedent: Zhen Xin San from Yuan Heng Liao Ma Ji (Yuan-heng's Therapeutic Treatise of Horses) written by Yu Benyuan and Yu Benheng in 1608
  • Contraindications: None listed
  • Warning: Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs

Available Forms

  • 90g Concentrated Powder: Highly concentrated granule format; mix into food for easy daily administration
  • 0.5g Concentrated Capsules (100 Count): Pre-measured concentrated capsule format for precise, convenient dosing; can be given directly or hidden in food or a soft treat
  • 0.2g Concentrated Capsules (50 Count): Smaller concentrated capsule option suited for small dogs and cats under 10 lbs; can be given directly or hidden in food or a soft treat

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Ban Xia (Pinellia ternata), Pinellia rhizome; Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula), Codonopsis root; Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia divaricata), Ledebouriella root; Fu Ling (Poria cocos), Poria mushroom; Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis), Coptis rhizome; Huang Qin (Scutellaria baicalensis), Scutellaria root; Jiang Can (Bombyx mori, with Beauveria bassiana), Silkworm with fungus (animal-derived); Tian Nan Xing (Arisaema erubescens), Arisaema rhizome; Yu Jin (Curcuma aromatica), Curcuma tuber; Yuan Zhi (Polygala tenuifolia), Polygala root; Zhi Zi (Gardenia jasminoides), Gardenia fruit; Zhu Ru (Bambusa tuldoides), Bamboo shavings.

Inactive ingredients: Gluten-free maltodextrin (powder format). Capsule formats also contain bovine gelatin.

VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation

Active Ingredient TCVM Actions

Zhen Xin San is a twelve-herb formula combining potent Heat-clearing and Fire-draining chiefs with Phlegm-transforming, Shen-calming, orifice-opening, Wind-Phlegm-dispersing, and Qi-tonifying deputies to address Heart Fire and Phlegm-Heat patterns with Shen disturbance:

  • Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) - Coptis rhizome: The primary chief herb; the most potent Heat-clearing and Fire-draining herb in the TCVM materia medica; clears Heart Fire, drains Stomach Fire, and resolves toxins as the formula's principal agent for addressing the Fire and Heat root of the pattern
  • Huang Qin (Scutellaria baicalensis) - Scutellaria root: Clears Heat, drains Fire, and resolves toxins from the upper and middle Jiao; works with Huang Lian as the primary Heat-clearing and Fire-draining pair across the upper and middle Jiao channels
  • Zhi Zi (Gardenia jasminoides) - Gardenia fruit: Clears Heat, drains Fire, resolves toxins, and drains Damp-Heat through promotion of urination; completes the formula's primary Heat-clearing trio with Huang Lian and Huang Qin
  • Tian Nan Xing (Arisaema erubescens) - Arisaema rhizome: Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, disperses Wind-Phlegm, and opens the orifices; the primary Phlegm-transforming and Wind-Phlegm-dispersing herb, addressing the Phlegm component and the Wind-Phlegm that can arise when Phlegm obstructs the channels
  • Ban Xia (Pinellia ternata) - Pinellia rhizome: Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends rebellious Qi, and harmonizes the Stomach; works with Tian Nan Xing as the primary Phlegm-transforming pair, addressing Phlegm accumulation and the Stomach Qi rebellion accompanying Phlegm-Heat
  • Zhu Ru (Bambusa tuldoides) - Bamboo shavings: Clears Heat, transforms Phlegm-Heat, and calms the Shen; specifically addresses the Phlegm-Heat component of the pattern and contributes to the formula's Shen-calming action
  • Yu Jin (Curcuma aromatica) - Curcuma tuber: Invigorates Blood, moves Qi, clears Heat, and opens the Heart orifice; the primary orifice-opening herb, clearing the Phlegm-Heat obstruction of the Heart orifice and supporting Shen-calming by removing the obstruction that disturbs the Shen
  • Yuan Zhi (Polygala tenuifolia) - Polygala root: Calms the Shen, quiets the spirit, opens the Heart orifice, and transforms Phlegm; works with Yu Jin to clear Phlegm obstruction from the Heart orifice and calm the disturbed Shen
  • Jiang Can (Bombyx mori, with Beauveria bassiana) - Silkworm with fungus (animal-derived): Disperses Wind-Phlegm, resolves toxins, and calms spasms and tremors; addresses the Wind-Phlegm component, particularly the spasms, tremors, and convulsive signs that can arise when Phlegm-Heat generates internal Wind
  • Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia divaricata) - Ledebouriella root: Disperses Wind, releases the exterior, and addresses Wind-Phlegm in the channels; works with Jiang Can to disperse Wind from the channels and support the formula's action on Wind-Phlegm-related behavioral and neurological signs
  • Fu Ling (Poria cocos) - Poria mushroom: Tonifies Spleen Qi, calms the Shen, and drains Dampness; strengthens the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions to prevent further Phlegm generation and drains the Dampness underlying the Phlegm accumulation
  • Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) - Codonopsis root: Tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi and nourishes Blood; provides the Qi-tonifying foundation to sustain the formula's strong Heat-clearing and Phlegm-transforming actions without depleting Zheng Qi

Potential Drug Interactions

Zhen Xin San contains potent Heat-clearing and Fire-draining herbs (Huang Lian, Huang Qin, Zhi Zi), Phlegm-transforming herbs (Tian Nan Xing, Ban Xia, Zhu Ru), and Shen-calming and orifice-opening herbs (Yu Jin, Yuan Zhi, Jiang Can) that may interact with certain medications. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs. Pets on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision, as herb-drug interaction research in dogs and cats remains limited.

Medication categories warranting extra caution include sedative or anxiolytic medications, anticonvulsant medications, cardiac medications, and pets managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. You may use this formula for up to 6 months. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your pet's condition, current medications, and laboratory results.

VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation

Frequently Asked Questions

What conditions is Zhen Xin San used for in TCVM?

Zhen Xin San is most commonly recommended for dogs, cats, and horses with TCVM patterns of Heart Fire and Phlegm-Heat with Shen disturbance. Holistic veterinarians frequently prescribe it for animals showing restlessness, anxiety, erratic behavior, or neurological signs rooted in Phlegm-Heat obstructing the Heart orifice and disturbing the Shen, particularly when Wind-Phlegm is also present and contributing to spasms, tremors, or convulsive signs. This formula has no listed contraindications.

How is Zhen Xin San administered, and what are the dosing guidelines?

Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance. For the 90g concentrated powder, the dose for dogs and cats is 0.1g to 0.25g per 10 to 20 lbs twice daily; the included small scoop holds approximately 0.3g (note: this is larger than the 0.25g small scoop used in some other formulas). For horses using the concentrated powder, the standard dose is 3g (approximately 2.5 large scoops) twice daily; the large scoop holds approximately 1.2g. For 0.5g concentrated capsules, the guideline is one capsule per 20 to 40 lbs of body weight twice daily. For small dogs and cats under 10 lbs, one 0.2g capsule once daily. Use this formula for up to 6 months or as recommended by your veterinarian. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs.

What is the significance of the classical source Yuan Heng Liao Ma Ji for this formula?

Yuan Heng Liao Ma Ji (Yuan-heng's Therapeutic Treatise of Horses) is one of the most important classical texts in traditional Chinese veterinary medicine, written by Yu Benyuan and Yu Benheng in 1608 during the Ming dynasty. The text is an equine veterinary treatise, and Zhen Xin San was originally formulated for horses experiencing Heart Fire and Phlegm-Heat patterns with Shen disturbance. In modern TCVM practice, the formula has also been adapted for dogs and cats, reflecting the broader use of classical equine formulas across companion animal species when the underlying TCVM pattern is the same.

Why does Zhen Xin San contain Wind-dispersing herbs like Fang Feng and Jiang Can?

In TCVM, Phlegm obstructing the channels and orifices can generate internal Wind, leading to spasms, tremors, convulsive signs, or erratic behavioral signs alongside Shen disturbance. Fang Feng and Jiang Can address this Wind-Phlegm component. Jiang Can specifically disperses Wind-Phlegm and calms spasms, making it particularly relevant for patterns where Phlegm-Heat has generated Wind signs. Fang Feng supports the Wind-dispersing action and helps clear Wind from the channels. Their inclusion reflects the formula's comprehensive approach to Phlegm-Heat patterns that have progressed to involve Wind-Phlegm and neurological or convulsive signs.

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