{"id":6911824003142,"title":"Herbsmith Flax Plus Impulsion with Composure Herbal Formula for Horses","handle":"herbsmith-flax-plus-impulsion-with-composure-for-horses","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFlax Plus Impulsion with Composure is a TCVM herbal formula for horses dealing with joint discomfort, achy limbs, and muscle soreness from normal training and everyday activity - and who are also spooky, restless, or irritable alongside that discomfort. The herbs in this formula address Wind-Cold-Damp Bi obstruction in the joints and channels while simultaneously calming the Shen, making it the right choice for horses where physical discomfort and behavioral excitability are part of the same pattern. Resolution of discomfort is often accompanied by a calmer, more manageable temperament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBehind the Formula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn TCVM, physical discomfort and temperament are closely connected. A horse in discomfort is often a tense, reactive, or difficult horse - not because of disposition alone, but because obstructed Qi and Blood in the channels create internal pressure that expresses as behavioral tension alongside physical stiffness. Impulsion with Composure addresses both simultaneously: expelling Wind, Cold, and Dampness from the joints, invigorating Qi and Blood circulation, and calming the Heart Shen (Spirit\/Mind) so that as comfort improves, temperament settles alongside it. This is the distinguishing feature of the Composure variation within the Impulsion line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eImpulsion with Composure vs. the Impulsion Line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Herbsmith Impulsion line offers three variations for different constitutional presentations. Impulsion with Composure is specifically formulated for horses whose joint discomfort pattern is accompanied by excitability, restlessness, spookiness, or a generally reactive temperament - where calming the Shen is as important as moving the Bi obstruction. Impulsion with Vitality is the right choice when joint discomfort is accompanied by signs of general weakness, dullness, or reduced vitality rather than excitability. The base Impulsion formula is for the constitutionally balanced horse without significant deficiency or behavioral components.\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);\"\u003eThe formula combines Wind-Damp-expelling herbs, Blood and Qi-invigorating herbs, Shen-calming herbs, and Dampness-resolving herbs to address both the physical obstruction and the behavioral tension that accompanies it. Ground flaxseed provides an omega-3 foundation supporting joint, cardiovascular, and skin and coat health.\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 Shao (White Peony Root - Paeonia lactiflora):\u003c\/strong\u003e Calms and softens Liver Yang, addresses discomfort in the feet and legs from constrained Liver Yang, nourishes Blood, preserves Yin; a primary herb for both the physical and behavioral dimensions of this formula - Liver Yang rising contributes to reactive, easily startled, or irritable temperament, and Bai Shao's Liver-calming action addresses both\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 Gui (Angelica Tang Kuei - Angelica sinensis):\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates, tonifies, and harmonizes Blood; disperses Cold in Wind-Damp obstructions; nourishes Blood to support tendon and sinew health\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 Di Huang (Raw Rehmannia Root - Rehmannia glutinosa):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishes Yin and Blood, clears Heat and cools Blood, generates fluids; addresses Yin and Blood deficiency component of chronic Bi syndrome and counterbalances warming herbs to prevent drying; also cools Heart Fire contributing to restlessness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTao Ren (Persica - Prunus persica kernel):\u003c\/strong\u003e Breaks up Blood stasis and invigorates Blood circulation; strengthens the Blood-moving action of the formula for horses with deeper stagnation presentations\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 Rhizome - Atractylodes lancea):\u003c\/strong\u003e Dries Dampness in achy joints, addresses Damp-Heat pouring downward to the lower limbs, expels Wind-Dampness; strongly drying and Dampness-resolving for horses with heavy, stiff, or swollen-feeling limbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuai Niu Xi (Achyranthes Root - Achyranthes bidentata):\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates Blood, expels Blood stasis, strengthens sinews and bones, nourishes Liver and Kidney, clears Damp-Heat in the lower back and legs; directs the formula's actions downward to the lower limbs and hind end\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWei Ling Xian (Clematis Root - Clematis chinensis):\u003c\/strong\u003e Promotes movement of Qi to unblock channels, addresses joint discomfort, and dispels Wind-Dampness; particularly useful for Bi obstruction with channel blockage and discomfort that is diffuse or moving between joints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChen Pi (Tangerine Peel - Matured - Citrus reticulata):\u003c\/strong\u003e Promotes movement of Qi, prevents stagnation from the tonic herbs in the formula, dries Dampness, and transforms Phlegm; a regulatory herb that keeps the formula moving and prevents the tonics from causing fullness or stagnation\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 - Poria cocos):\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaches out Dampness, strengthens Spleen function, transforms Phlegm, quiets the Heart, and calms the Shen; one of the primary Shen-calming herbs in this formula alongside Bai Shao and Sheng Di Huang; essential for horses with restlessness, anxious behavior, or easily disturbed nervous system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChuan Xiong (Ligusticum Root - Ligusticum chuanxiong):\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates Blood, promotes movement of Qi, expels Wind, and addresses discomfort; enhances circulation-promoting and Wind-expelling effects of the formula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHan Fang Ji (Stephania Root - Stephania tetrandra):\u003c\/strong\u003e Eliminates Dampness and tenderness in the limbs; expels Wind-Damp-Heat collecting in the channels; particularly useful for Bi with a Heat component - swelling, warmth, or discomfort worsening in warm weather as well as cold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQiang Huo (Notopterygium Root - Notopterygium incisum):\u003c\/strong\u003e Releases the exterior, disperses Wind-Cold and obstructions in the channels, and addresses discomfort; addresses Wind-Cold in the upper channels and larger joints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFang Feng (Ledebouriella Root - Saposhnikovia divaricata):\u003c\/strong\u003e Expels Wind, releases the exterior, and addresses discomfort; broad-spectrum Wind-expelling action across the channels and joints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Dan Cao (Gentian Root - Gentiana scabra):\u003c\/strong\u003e Drains Damp-Heat from the Liver and Gallbladder channels, pacifies excessive Liver Fire; directly addresses the Liver Fire and Liver Yang rising component that contributes to spooky, reactive, or irritable behavior in horses with a Heat-type excitability 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\u003eBai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica - Angelica dahurica):\u003c\/strong\u003e Expels Wind, dispels Cold, dries Dampness, and addresses discomfort; adds Wind-Cold-Damp expelling action with a specific affinity for the upper body and head\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 Gan Cao (Honey-Fried Licorice Root - Glycyrrhiza uralensis):\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderates spasms and discomfort, harmonizes and moderates the characteristics of all other herbs in the formula, and tonifies Spleen Qi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGround Flaxseed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) supporting joint comfort, cardiovascular health, and skin and coat health; an anti-inflammatory omega-3 foundation complementing the formula's herbal joint support actions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDirections for 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\u003eLoading dose (1,000 lb horse):\u003c\/strong\u003e One scoop twice daily for the first 20 days, 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\u003eMaintenance dose (1,000 lb horse):\u003c\/strong\u003e One scoop daily thereafter, 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\u003eScoop included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-tablespoon scoop included in each container\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eQuality and Sourcing\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\u003ecGMP Certified Facility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Herbsmith's own facility under veterinary oversight; every batch meets the highest safety and quality standards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNASC Seal of Approval:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independently verified to exceed industry standards through rigorous quality control and testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponsibly Sourced:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbsmith partners only with cGMP-compliant suppliers committed to sustainability and conservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCautions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNot for use in pregnant animals. If the animal's condition worsens or does not improve, stop product administration and consult your veterinarian. Federal law prohibits the off-label use of this product in ruminants. An examination from a veterinarian is recommended prior to using this product. Not for use within 48 hours of surgery or anesthesia.\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 Flax Plus Impulsion with Composure used for in horses?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFlax Plus Impulsion with Composure is a herbal supplement designed to support joint health and comfortable movement in horses while also promoting a calm and settled temperament. It is particularly well suited for horses that are spooky, easily overstimulated, or irritable alongside their joint and muscle discomfort. In TCVM, physical discomfort and excitable behavior are often part of the same pattern - obstructed Qi and Blood in the channels create tension that expresses both physically and behaviorally, and this formula addresses both simultaneously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Impulsion with Composure different from regular Flax Plus Impulsion?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBoth formulas support joint health and comfortable movement by addressing Wind-Cold-Damp Bi obstruction, but Impulsion with Composure includes herbs that have an additional calming effect on the Liver and Heart Shen - specifically Bai Shao (White Peony), Fu Ling (Poria), Sheng Di Huang (Raw Rehmannia), and Long Dan Cao (Chinese Gentian). It is specifically formulated for horses whose physical discomfort is accompanied by excitability, restlessness, or a reactive temperament. The base Impulsion formula is better suited for the balanced horse without behavioral concerns, and Impulsion with Vitality is the right choice when weakness and diminished vitality are the accompanying signs rather than excitability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCan a herbal supplement really help with both joint health and horse behavior?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn TCVM, physical discomfort and temperament are closely connected - a horse in discomfort is often a tense, reactive, or difficult horse. Many of the herbs in this formula, including White Peony Root and Poria, support both comfortable movement and a calm nervous system simultaneously by addressing the Liver Yang rising and Heart Shen disturbance that contribute to reactive behavior. Horse owners frequently report that as their horse becomes more comfortable, their temperament improves naturally alongside it - because in many cases the behavioral reactivity and the physical discomfort share the same TCVM root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow long does it take for Flax Plus Impulsion with Composure to work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCompleting the full loading phase - one scoop twice daily for the first 20 days before evaluating results is recommended. Many horse owners begin noticing changes in both comfort and temperament within this initial period. Horses with longer-standing joint patterns or deeper constitutional imbalances may take the full loading period and additional weeks on the maintenance dose before showing consistent improvement. Individual results will vary depending on the horse, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-05-20T17:59:16-05:00","created_at":"2022-05-14T12:08:03-05:00","vendor":"Herbsmith","type":"Horse Vitamins \u0026 Supplements","tags":["Health_Need_Behavioral","Health_Need_Bone_And_Joint","Health_Need_Discomfort","Health_Need_Muscle","Herb_Type_Powder","No_Authorization_Required","Product_Type_Herb","Species_Horse","Vendor_Herbsmith"],"price":9119,"price_min":9119,"price_max":15599,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40058501726278,"title":"30 Day Supply - Single Unit","option1":"30 Day Supply - Single Unit","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"HEFI-30","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Herbsmith Flax Plus Impulsion with Composure Herbal Formula for Horses - 30 Day Supply - Single Unit","public_title":"30 Day Supply - Single Unit","options":["30 Day Supply - Single Unit"],"price":9119,"weight":1,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"718122540594","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}},{"id":40058501759046,"title":"60 Day Supply - Single Unit","option1":"60 Day Supply - Single Unit","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"HEFI-60","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Herbsmith Flax Plus Impulsion with Composure Herbal Formula for Horses - 60 Day Supply - Single Unit","public_title":"60 Day Supply - Single Unit","options":["60 Day Supply - Single Unit"],"price":15599,"weight":1,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"718122540891","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/FlaxPlusImpC-sw.jpg?v=1665239867"],"featured_image":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/FlaxPlusImpC-sw.jpg?v=1665239867","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"Herbsmith Flax Plus Impulsion with Composure Herbal Formula for Horses Package Front \u0026 Herbs","id":21966527791174,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.316,"height":288,"width":379,"src":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/FlaxPlusImpC-sw.jpg?v=1665239867"},"aspect_ratio":1.316,"height":288,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/FlaxPlusImpC-sw.jpg?v=1665239867","width":379}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFlax Plus Impulsion with Composure is a TCVM herbal formula for horses dealing with joint discomfort, achy limbs, and muscle soreness from normal training and everyday activity - and who are also spooky, restless, or irritable alongside that discomfort. The herbs in this formula address Wind-Cold-Damp Bi obstruction in the joints and channels while simultaneously calming the Shen, making it the right choice for horses where physical discomfort and behavioral excitability are part of the same pattern. Resolution of discomfort is often accompanied by a calmer, more manageable temperament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBehind the Formula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn TCVM, physical discomfort and temperament are closely connected. A horse in discomfort is often a tense, reactive, or difficult horse - not because of disposition alone, but because obstructed Qi and Blood in the channels create internal pressure that expresses as behavioral tension alongside physical stiffness. Impulsion with Composure addresses both simultaneously: expelling Wind, Cold, and Dampness from the joints, invigorating Qi and Blood circulation, and calming the Heart Shen (Spirit\/Mind) so that as comfort improves, temperament settles alongside it. This is the distinguishing feature of the Composure variation within the Impulsion line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eImpulsion with Composure vs. the Impulsion Line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Herbsmith Impulsion line offers three variations for different constitutional presentations. Impulsion with Composure is specifically formulated for horses whose joint discomfort pattern is accompanied by excitability, restlessness, spookiness, or a generally reactive temperament - where calming the Shen is as important as moving the Bi obstruction. Impulsion with Vitality is the right choice when joint discomfort is accompanied by signs of general weakness, dullness, or reduced vitality rather than excitability. The base Impulsion formula is for the constitutionally balanced horse without significant deficiency or behavioral components.\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);\"\u003eThe formula combines Wind-Damp-expelling herbs, Blood and Qi-invigorating herbs, Shen-calming herbs, and Dampness-resolving herbs to address both the physical obstruction and the behavioral tension that accompanies it. Ground flaxseed provides an omega-3 foundation supporting joint, cardiovascular, and skin and coat health.\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 Shao (White Peony Root - Paeonia lactiflora):\u003c\/strong\u003e Calms and softens Liver Yang, addresses discomfort in the feet and legs from constrained Liver Yang, nourishes Blood, preserves Yin; a primary herb for both the physical and behavioral dimensions of this formula - Liver Yang rising contributes to reactive, easily startled, or irritable temperament, and Bai Shao's Liver-calming action addresses both\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 Gui (Angelica Tang Kuei - Angelica sinensis):\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates, tonifies, and harmonizes Blood; disperses Cold in Wind-Damp obstructions; nourishes Blood to support tendon and sinew health\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 Di Huang (Raw Rehmannia Root - Rehmannia glutinosa):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishes Yin and Blood, clears Heat and cools Blood, generates fluids; addresses Yin and Blood deficiency component of chronic Bi syndrome and counterbalances warming herbs to prevent drying; also cools Heart Fire contributing to restlessness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTao Ren (Persica - Prunus persica kernel):\u003c\/strong\u003e Breaks up Blood stasis and invigorates Blood circulation; strengthens the Blood-moving action of the formula for horses with deeper stagnation presentations\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 Rhizome - Atractylodes lancea):\u003c\/strong\u003e Dries Dampness in achy joints, addresses Damp-Heat pouring downward to the lower limbs, expels Wind-Dampness; strongly drying and Dampness-resolving for horses with heavy, stiff, or swollen-feeling limbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuai Niu Xi (Achyranthes Root - Achyranthes bidentata):\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates Blood, expels Blood stasis, strengthens sinews and bones, nourishes Liver and Kidney, clears Damp-Heat in the lower back and legs; directs the formula's actions downward to the lower limbs and hind end\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWei Ling Xian (Clematis Root - Clematis chinensis):\u003c\/strong\u003e Promotes movement of Qi to unblock channels, addresses joint discomfort, and dispels Wind-Dampness; particularly useful for Bi obstruction with channel blockage and discomfort that is diffuse or moving between joints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChen Pi (Tangerine Peel - Matured - Citrus reticulata):\u003c\/strong\u003e Promotes movement of Qi, prevents stagnation from the tonic herbs in the formula, dries Dampness, and transforms Phlegm; a regulatory herb that keeps the formula moving and prevents the tonics from causing fullness or stagnation\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 - Poria cocos):\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaches out Dampness, strengthens Spleen function, transforms Phlegm, quiets the Heart, and calms the Shen; one of the primary Shen-calming herbs in this formula alongside Bai Shao and Sheng Di Huang; essential for horses with restlessness, anxious behavior, or easily disturbed nervous system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChuan Xiong (Ligusticum Root - Ligusticum chuanxiong):\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates Blood, promotes movement of Qi, expels Wind, and addresses discomfort; enhances circulation-promoting and Wind-expelling effects of the formula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHan Fang Ji (Stephania Root - Stephania tetrandra):\u003c\/strong\u003e Eliminates Dampness and tenderness in the limbs; expels Wind-Damp-Heat collecting in the channels; particularly useful for Bi with a Heat component - swelling, warmth, or discomfort worsening in warm weather as well as cold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQiang Huo (Notopterygium Root - Notopterygium incisum):\u003c\/strong\u003e Releases the exterior, disperses Wind-Cold and obstructions in the channels, and addresses discomfort; addresses Wind-Cold in the upper channels and larger joints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFang Feng (Ledebouriella Root - Saposhnikovia divaricata):\u003c\/strong\u003e Expels Wind, releases the exterior, and addresses discomfort; broad-spectrum Wind-expelling action across the channels and joints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Dan Cao (Gentian Root - Gentiana scabra):\u003c\/strong\u003e Drains Damp-Heat from the Liver and Gallbladder channels, pacifies excessive Liver Fire; directly addresses the Liver Fire and Liver Yang rising component that contributes to spooky, reactive, or irritable behavior in horses with a Heat-type excitability 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\u003eBai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica - Angelica dahurica):\u003c\/strong\u003e Expels Wind, dispels Cold, dries Dampness, and addresses discomfort; adds Wind-Cold-Damp expelling action with a specific affinity for the upper body and head\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 Gan Cao (Honey-Fried Licorice Root - Glycyrrhiza uralensis):\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderates spasms and discomfort, harmonizes and moderates the characteristics of all other herbs in the formula, and tonifies Spleen Qi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGround Flaxseed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) supporting joint comfort, cardiovascular health, and skin and coat health; an anti-inflammatory omega-3 foundation complementing the formula's herbal joint support actions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDirections for 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\u003eLoading dose (1,000 lb horse):\u003c\/strong\u003e One scoop twice daily for the first 20 days, 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\u003eMaintenance dose (1,000 lb horse):\u003c\/strong\u003e One scoop daily thereafter, 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\u003eScoop included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-tablespoon scoop included in each container\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eQuality and Sourcing\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\u003ecGMP Certified Facility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Herbsmith's own facility under veterinary oversight; every batch meets the highest safety and quality standards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNASC Seal of Approval:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independently verified to exceed industry standards through rigorous quality control and testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponsibly Sourced:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbsmith partners only with cGMP-compliant suppliers committed to sustainability and conservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCautions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNot for use in pregnant animals. If the animal's condition worsens or does not improve, stop product administration and consult your veterinarian. Federal law prohibits the off-label use of this product in ruminants. An examination from a veterinarian is recommended prior to using this product. Not for use within 48 hours of surgery or anesthesia.\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 Flax Plus Impulsion with Composure used for in horses?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFlax Plus Impulsion with Composure is a herbal supplement designed to support joint health and comfortable movement in horses while also promoting a calm and settled temperament. It is particularly well suited for horses that are spooky, easily overstimulated, or irritable alongside their joint and muscle discomfort. In TCVM, physical discomfort and excitable behavior are often part of the same pattern - obstructed Qi and Blood in the channels create tension that expresses both physically and behaviorally, and this formula addresses both simultaneously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Impulsion with Composure different from regular Flax Plus Impulsion?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBoth formulas support joint health and comfortable movement by addressing Wind-Cold-Damp Bi obstruction, but Impulsion with Composure includes herbs that have an additional calming effect on the Liver and Heart Shen - specifically Bai Shao (White Peony), Fu Ling (Poria), Sheng Di Huang (Raw Rehmannia), and Long Dan Cao (Chinese Gentian). It is specifically formulated for horses whose physical discomfort is accompanied by excitability, restlessness, or a reactive temperament. The base Impulsion formula is better suited for the balanced horse without behavioral concerns, and Impulsion with Vitality is the right choice when weakness and diminished vitality are the accompanying signs rather than excitability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCan a herbal supplement really help with both joint health and horse behavior?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn TCVM, physical discomfort and temperament are closely connected - a horse in discomfort is often a tense, reactive, or difficult horse. Many of the herbs in this formula, including White Peony Root and Poria, support both comfortable movement and a calm nervous system simultaneously by addressing the Liver Yang rising and Heart Shen disturbance that contribute to reactive behavior. Horse owners frequently report that as their horse becomes more comfortable, their temperament improves naturally alongside it - because in many cases the behavioral reactivity and the physical discomfort share the same TCVM root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow long does it take for Flax Plus Impulsion with Composure to work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCompleting the full loading phase - one scoop twice daily for the first 20 days before evaluating results is recommended. Many horse owners begin noticing changes in both comfort and temperament within this initial period. Horses with longer-standing joint patterns or deeper constitutional imbalances may take the full loading period and additional weeks on the maintenance dose before showing consistent improvement. Individual results will vary depending on the horse, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}