Herbsmith Rx Suan Zao Ren Tang for Cats, Dogs and Horses

{"id":6904292376646,"title":"Herbsmith Rx Suan Zao Ren Tang for Cats, Dogs and Horses","handle":"herbsmith-rx-suan-zao-ren-tang-for-cats-dogs-and-horses","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);\"\u003eHerbsmith Rx Suan Zao Ren Tang is a classical Chinese herbal formula recommended by holistic veterinarians to nourish the blood, calm the spirit, and support restful behavior in dogs, cats, and horses. Comparable to Sour Jujube Powder, Ziziphus Decoction Formula, Zizyphus Sleep Formula, and Ziziphus Formula, it nourishes the blood, calms the spirit, clears heat, and eliminates irritability. Well suited for pets presenting with liver blood vacuity and vacuity heat vexation, with signs such as difficulty settling, restlessness, disturbed sleep, night wakefulness, irritability, and a general inability to relax arising from liver blood deficiency failing to nourish and anchor the heart shen, with deficiency heat rising to further agitate the spirit. Available as a concentrated powder mixed into food; cats and dogs use the Canine Blend, while horses use the Equine\/Horse Blend. Dosing varies by species and body weight, and 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVeterinary Authorization Required - Click Here to Submit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\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\u003eLiver blood nourishment and shen anchoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishes the liver blood using Suan Zao Ren as the principal herb, restoring the blood needed to nourish and anchor the heart shen, addressing the blood deficiency that deprives the heart of the nourishment it needs to house the spirit and maintain a calm, settled demeanor in dogs, cats, and horses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpirit calming and restful behavior support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calms the spirit and supports restful, settled behavior, addressing the restlessness, difficulty settling, night wakefulness, and disturbed sleep that arise when the heart shen is inadequately anchored by liver blood and further agitated by rising deficiency heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeficiency heat clearance and irritability reduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears the vacuity heat that rises when liver blood and yin are deficient, addressing the irritability, vexation, and agitation component of the presentation that distinguishes this pattern from simple blood deficiency without heat, and settling the spirit by removing the heat that fans the shen disturbance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQi movement and middle burner support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moves qi and supports the middle burner through Chuan Xiong and Gan Cao, ensuring the blood-nourishing and heat-clearing herbs are properly distributed and that the spleen-stomach has the qi support needed to continue producing the blood that nourishes the liver and heart shen over the course of treatment.\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 Nourishes the liver blood and calms the spirit using Suan Zao Ren as the principal herb, directly addressing the liver blood vacuity that is the root cause of the heart shen's inability to remain anchored and settled, providing the blood nourishment needed to restore the heart's capacity to house the spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears deficiency heat and eliminates irritability with Zhi Mu, strengthens the spleen and calms the spirit with Fu Ling, moves qi and blood with Chuan Xiong to ensure free circulation of the nourishing blood throughout the formula, and harmonizes the formula and the middle burner with Gan Cao, addressing the full liver blood vacuity with vacuity heat vexation pattern from both the deficiency root and the heat manifestation.\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\u003ePowder - Canine Blend (for dogs and cats):\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in 75 g, 150 g, 500 g, 900 g, and 1200 g sizes; mix into food at the recommended dose for your pet's weight. Cats and dogs both use this blend.\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 - Equine\/Horse Blend (for horses only):\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in 150 g, 500 g, 900 g, and 1200 g sizes; mix into grain at the recommended dose for your horse.\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\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Dogs (Canine Blend Powder):\u003c\/strong\u003e\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);\"\u003eUnder 30 lbs: ½ tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e30-80 lbs: 1 tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e80-120 lbs: 1½ tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOver 120 lbs: 2 tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Cats (Canine Blend Powder):\u003c\/strong\u003e ¼ tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Horses (Equine\/Horse Blend, 1,000 lb horse):\u003c\/strong\u003e Two tablespoons twice daily for 20 days, then two tablespoons once daily in grain. If the horse initially refuses, start with a small amount mixed into grain and gradually increase until the horse is accustomed to the taste. Most horses will readily accept the herbs in their grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suan Zao Ren (Semen Zizyphi Spinosae), Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos), Zhi Mu (Radix Anemarrhenae Asphodeloidis), Chuan Xiong (Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong), Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInactive Ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flaxseed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVeterinary Authorization Required - Click Here to Submit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\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);\"\u003eSuan Zao Ren Tang is a five-herb formula that addresses liver blood vacuity with vacuity heat vexation through a focused combination of a principal blood-nourishing shen calmer, a heat-clearing yin nourisher, a spirit-calming spleen tonic, a qi-moving blood invigorator, and a harmonizing middle burner tonic:\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\u003eSuan Zao Ren (Semen Zizyphi Spinosae) - Zizyphus Seed \/ Sour Jujube Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Principal herb; nourishes the liver and heart blood, calms the spirit, and promotes restful sleep; the most important classical herb for liver blood deficiency with shen disturbance and difficulty sleeping, directly nourishing the blood needed to anchor the heart shen and providing strong spirit-calming action that addresses the restlessness, wakefulness, and inability to settle that are the primary presenting signs of the liver blood vacuity 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\u003eFu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos) - Poria Mushroom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strengthens the spleen, resolves dampness, and calms the spirit and heart; supports the spleen's central role in producing blood from food and fluids to continuously nourish the liver and heart, and provides gentle spirit-calming action that complements Suan Zao Ren's shen-settling effect, addressing the anxiety and restlessness that arise when the heart shen is disturbed by blood deficiency.\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 Mu (Radix Anemarrhenae Asphodeloidis) - Anemarrhena Rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears heat and fire, nourishes yin, and eliminates irritability and vexation; the principal heat-clearing herb of the formula, addressing the deficiency heat that rises when liver blood and yin are insufficient and agitates the heart shen, clearing the vacuity heat that drives the irritability, vexation, and night agitation component of the presentation and differentiating this formula's indication from simple blood deficiency without heat.\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 (Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong) - Sichuan Lovage Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates the blood, moves qi, and expels wind; provides the qi-moving and blood-invigorating counterbalance to Suan Zao Ren's consolidating and astringent blood-nourishing action, ensuring the nourished blood circulates freely throughout the liver and heart rather than becoming stagnant, and addressing any qi stagnation that accompanies the blood deficiency 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\u003eGan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis) - Licorice Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies the spleen and heart qi, harmonizes the actions of the other herbs, moderates the formula's overall effect, and calms the spirit; the harmonizing herb of the formula, supporting the middle burner's qi production, moderating the drying or dispersing actions of the other herbs, and providing mild spirit-calming support that contributes to the formula's overall shen-settling effect while ensuring the formula is well tolerated over the course of treatment.\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);\"\u003eSuan Zao Ren Tang contains blood-nourishing, heat-clearing, and spirit-calming herbs including Suan Zao Ren, Zhi Mu, and Fu Ling, which have mild sedative, yin-nourishing, and blood sugar-influencing properties. Pets currently on sedative, anxiolytic, or hypoglycemic medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision, as Suan Zao Ren's sedative action and Zhi Mu's blood sugar-lowering potential may have additive effects with certain pharmaceutical agents, and herb-drug interaction research in dogs, cats, and horses 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 sedative or anxiolytic medications, anticonvulsant medications, hypoglycemic or insulin therapies, and any medications where changes in sedation level or blood glucose could affect therapeutic monitoring. Your authorizing 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVeterinary Authorization Required - Click Here to Submit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\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 conditions is Suan Zao Ren Tang used for in TCVM?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Suan Zao Ren Tang is indicated for liver blood vacuity with vacuity heat vexation, presenting as difficulty settling, restlessness, disturbed sleep, night wakefulness, irritability, and agitation arising from liver blood deficiency failing to nourish and anchor the heart shen, with deficiency heat rising to further agitate the spirit. Comparable to Sour Jujube Powder, Ziziphus Decoction Formula, Zizyphus Sleep Formula, and Ziziphus Formula, it is one of the most important classical TCVM formulas for shen disturbance arising from blood deficiency with heat, and is appropriate for pets whose behavioral presentations reflect an underlying blood deficiency and deficiency heat pattern rather than an excess or cold pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Suan Zao Ren Tang administered to dogs, cats, and horses?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMix the powder directly into food or grain at the dose recommended for your animal's species and body weight. Dogs and cats use the Canine Blend; horses use the Equine\/Horse Blend. Dogs and cats receive the formula twice daily; horses receive two tablespoons twice daily for the first 20 days, then once daily for maintenance. If the horse initially refuses, start with a small amount mixed into grain and gradually increase until the horse is accustomed to the taste. Most horses will readily accept the herbs in their grain. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate dose and schedule for your individual animal.\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 to see results with Suan Zao Ren Tang?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMany pets show improvement in restlessness, irritability, and nighttime settling within 2 to 4 weeks of consistent use as the blood is nourished and the deficiency heat is cleared. The underlying liver blood deficiency that is the root cause of the pattern is a chronic deficiency condition, and a longer course of treatment of 8 to 12 weeks or more is typically needed to adequately nourish the blood and maintain the improvement in spirit calming. Your veterinarian may recommend periodic reassessment to evaluate the pattern's response and adjust the treatment plan as the liver blood and shen gradually stabilize.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow does Suan Zao Ren Tang differ from other shen-calming formulas in TCVM?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSuan Zao Ren Tang is specifically indicated for shen disturbance arising from liver blood vacuity with vacuity heat, where the restlessness, irritability, and difficulty sleeping are accompanied by signs of blood deficiency and a mild heat presentation. It differs from Tian Wang Bu Xin Wan, which addresses heart blood and kidney yin vacuity with more pronounced deficiency fire, and from An Shen Bu Xin Wan, which addresses a broader heart blood and kidney yin pattern. Your authorizing veterinarian will determine which shen-calming formula best matches your animal's full TCVM pattern diagnosis based on the presenting signs, the underlying constitution, and the degree of deficiency and heat involved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-05-20T18:02:55-05:00","created_at":"2022-05-05T15:52:19-05:00","vendor":"Herbsmith Rx","type":"Pet Vitamins \u0026 Supplements","tags":["Herb_Type_Powder","Species_Cat","Species_Dog","Species_Horse","Vendor_Herbsmith_Rx"],"price":7000,"price_min":7000,"price_max":22200,"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":40036627644486,"title":"Powder - Canine Blend \/ 75 g Powder","option1":"Powder - Canine Blend","option2":"75 g Powder","option3":null,"sku":"HBSZ-75","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":29301868888134,"product_id":6904292376646,"position":2,"created_at":"2022-06-07T03:38:58-05:00","updated_at":"2022-06-07T03:38:59-05:00","alt":"Herbsmith Rx Suan Zao Ren Tang for Cats, Dogs and Horses Powder","width":960,"height":997,"src":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/herbsmith3_969x997px_fab91dd4-8079-4f54-972a-3a0c2e3d4d50.jpg?v=1654591139","variant_ids":[40036627644486]},"available":true,"name":"Herbsmith Rx Suan Zao Ren Tang for Cats, Dogs and Horses - 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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);\"\u003eHerbsmith Rx Suan Zao Ren Tang is a classical Chinese herbal formula recommended by holistic veterinarians to nourish the blood, calm the spirit, and support restful behavior in dogs, cats, and horses. Comparable to Sour Jujube Powder, Ziziphus Decoction Formula, Zizyphus Sleep Formula, and Ziziphus Formula, it nourishes the blood, calms the spirit, clears heat, and eliminates irritability. Well suited for pets presenting with liver blood vacuity and vacuity heat vexation, with signs such as difficulty settling, restlessness, disturbed sleep, night wakefulness, irritability, and a general inability to relax arising from liver blood deficiency failing to nourish and anchor the heart shen, with deficiency heat rising to further agitate the spirit. Available as a concentrated powder mixed into food; cats and dogs use the Canine Blend, while horses use the Equine\/Horse Blend. Dosing varies by species and body weight, and 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVeterinary Authorization Required - Click Here to Submit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\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\u003eLiver blood nourishment and shen anchoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishes the liver blood using Suan Zao Ren as the principal herb, restoring the blood needed to nourish and anchor the heart shen, addressing the blood deficiency that deprives the heart of the nourishment it needs to house the spirit and maintain a calm, settled demeanor in dogs, cats, and horses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpirit calming and restful behavior support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calms the spirit and supports restful, settled behavior, addressing the restlessness, difficulty settling, night wakefulness, and disturbed sleep that arise when the heart shen is inadequately anchored by liver blood and further agitated by rising deficiency heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeficiency heat clearance and irritability reduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears the vacuity heat that rises when liver blood and yin are deficient, addressing the irritability, vexation, and agitation component of the presentation that distinguishes this pattern from simple blood deficiency without heat, and settling the spirit by removing the heat that fans the shen disturbance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQi movement and middle burner support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moves qi and supports the middle burner through Chuan Xiong and Gan Cao, ensuring the blood-nourishing and heat-clearing herbs are properly distributed and that the spleen-stomach has the qi support needed to continue producing the blood that nourishes the liver and heart shen over the course of treatment.\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 Nourishes the liver blood and calms the spirit using Suan Zao Ren as the principal herb, directly addressing the liver blood vacuity that is the root cause of the heart shen's inability to remain anchored and settled, providing the blood nourishment needed to restore the heart's capacity to house the spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears deficiency heat and eliminates irritability with Zhi Mu, strengthens the spleen and calms the spirit with Fu Ling, moves qi and blood with Chuan Xiong to ensure free circulation of the nourishing blood throughout the formula, and harmonizes the formula and the middle burner with Gan Cao, addressing the full liver blood vacuity with vacuity heat vexation pattern from both the deficiency root and the heat manifestation.\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\u003ePowder - Canine Blend (for dogs and cats):\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in 75 g, 150 g, 500 g, 900 g, and 1200 g sizes; mix into food at the recommended dose for your pet's weight. Cats and dogs both use this blend.\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 - Equine\/Horse Blend (for horses only):\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in 150 g, 500 g, 900 g, and 1200 g sizes; mix into grain at the recommended dose for your horse.\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\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Dogs (Canine Blend Powder):\u003c\/strong\u003e\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);\"\u003eUnder 30 lbs: ½ tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e30-80 lbs: 1 tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e80-120 lbs: 1½ tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOver 120 lbs: 2 tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Cats (Canine Blend Powder):\u003c\/strong\u003e ¼ tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Horses (Equine\/Horse Blend, 1,000 lb horse):\u003c\/strong\u003e Two tablespoons twice daily for 20 days, then two tablespoons once daily in grain. If the horse initially refuses, start with a small amount mixed into grain and gradually increase until the horse is accustomed to the taste. Most horses will readily accept the herbs in their grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suan Zao Ren (Semen Zizyphi Spinosae), Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos), Zhi Mu (Radix Anemarrhenae Asphodeloidis), Chuan Xiong (Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong), Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInactive Ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flaxseed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVeterinary Authorization Required - Click Here to Submit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\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);\"\u003eSuan Zao Ren Tang is a five-herb formula that addresses liver blood vacuity with vacuity heat vexation through a focused combination of a principal blood-nourishing shen calmer, a heat-clearing yin nourisher, a spirit-calming spleen tonic, a qi-moving blood invigorator, and a harmonizing middle burner tonic:\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\u003eSuan Zao Ren (Semen Zizyphi Spinosae) - Zizyphus Seed \/ Sour Jujube Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Principal herb; nourishes the liver and heart blood, calms the spirit, and promotes restful sleep; the most important classical herb for liver blood deficiency with shen disturbance and difficulty sleeping, directly nourishing the blood needed to anchor the heart shen and providing strong spirit-calming action that addresses the restlessness, wakefulness, and inability to settle that are the primary presenting signs of the liver blood vacuity 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\u003eFu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos) - Poria Mushroom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strengthens the spleen, resolves dampness, and calms the spirit and heart; supports the spleen's central role in producing blood from food and fluids to continuously nourish the liver and heart, and provides gentle spirit-calming action that complements Suan Zao Ren's shen-settling effect, addressing the anxiety and restlessness that arise when the heart shen is disturbed by blood deficiency.\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 Mu (Radix Anemarrhenae Asphodeloidis) - Anemarrhena Rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears heat and fire, nourishes yin, and eliminates irritability and vexation; the principal heat-clearing herb of the formula, addressing the deficiency heat that rises when liver blood and yin are insufficient and agitates the heart shen, clearing the vacuity heat that drives the irritability, vexation, and night agitation component of the presentation and differentiating this formula's indication from simple blood deficiency without heat.\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 (Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong) - Sichuan Lovage Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates the blood, moves qi, and expels wind; provides the qi-moving and blood-invigorating counterbalance to Suan Zao Ren's consolidating and astringent blood-nourishing action, ensuring the nourished blood circulates freely throughout the liver and heart rather than becoming stagnant, and addressing any qi stagnation that accompanies the blood deficiency 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\u003eGan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis) - Licorice Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies the spleen and heart qi, harmonizes the actions of the other herbs, moderates the formula's overall effect, and calms the spirit; the harmonizing herb of the formula, supporting the middle burner's qi production, moderating the drying or dispersing actions of the other herbs, and providing mild spirit-calming support that contributes to the formula's overall shen-settling effect while ensuring the formula is well tolerated over the course of treatment.\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);\"\u003eSuan Zao Ren Tang contains blood-nourishing, heat-clearing, and spirit-calming herbs including Suan Zao Ren, Zhi Mu, and Fu Ling, which have mild sedative, yin-nourishing, and blood sugar-influencing properties. Pets currently on sedative, anxiolytic, or hypoglycemic medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision, as Suan Zao Ren's sedative action and Zhi Mu's blood sugar-lowering potential may have additive effects with certain pharmaceutical agents, and herb-drug interaction research in dogs, cats, and horses 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 sedative or anxiolytic medications, anticonvulsant medications, hypoglycemic or insulin therapies, and any medications where changes in sedation level or blood glucose could affect therapeutic monitoring. Your authorizing 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVeterinary Authorization Required - Click Here to Submit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\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 conditions is Suan Zao Ren Tang used for in TCVM?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Suan Zao Ren Tang is indicated for liver blood vacuity with vacuity heat vexation, presenting as difficulty settling, restlessness, disturbed sleep, night wakefulness, irritability, and agitation arising from liver blood deficiency failing to nourish and anchor the heart shen, with deficiency heat rising to further agitate the spirit. Comparable to Sour Jujube Powder, Ziziphus Decoction Formula, Zizyphus Sleep Formula, and Ziziphus Formula, it is one of the most important classical TCVM formulas for shen disturbance arising from blood deficiency with heat, and is appropriate for pets whose behavioral presentations reflect an underlying blood deficiency and deficiency heat pattern rather than an excess or cold pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Suan Zao Ren Tang administered to dogs, cats, and horses?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMix the powder directly into food or grain at the dose recommended for your animal's species and body weight. Dogs and cats use the Canine Blend; horses use the Equine\/Horse Blend. Dogs and cats receive the formula twice daily; horses receive two tablespoons twice daily for the first 20 days, then once daily for maintenance. If the horse initially refuses, start with a small amount mixed into grain and gradually increase until the horse is accustomed to the taste. Most horses will readily accept the herbs in their grain. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate dose and schedule for your individual animal.\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 to see results with Suan Zao Ren Tang?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMany pets show improvement in restlessness, irritability, and nighttime settling within 2 to 4 weeks of consistent use as the blood is nourished and the deficiency heat is cleared. The underlying liver blood deficiency that is the root cause of the pattern is a chronic deficiency condition, and a longer course of treatment of 8 to 12 weeks or more is typically needed to adequately nourish the blood and maintain the improvement in spirit calming. Your veterinarian may recommend periodic reassessment to evaluate the pattern's response and adjust the treatment plan as the liver blood and shen gradually stabilize.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow does Suan Zao Ren Tang differ from other shen-calming formulas in TCVM?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSuan Zao Ren Tang is specifically indicated for shen disturbance arising from liver blood vacuity with vacuity heat, where the restlessness, irritability, and difficulty sleeping are accompanied by signs of blood deficiency and a mild heat presentation. It differs from Tian Wang Bu Xin Wan, which addresses heart blood and kidney yin vacuity with more pronounced deficiency fire, and from An Shen Bu Xin Wan, which addresses a broader heart blood and kidney yin pattern. Your authorizing veterinarian will determine which shen-calming formula best matches your animal's full TCVM pattern diagnosis based on the presenting signs, the underlying constitution, and the degree of deficiency and heat involved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}