Herbsmith Rx Wu Ling San for Cats, Dogs and Horses

{"id":6904948195398,"title":"Herbsmith Rx Wu Ling San for Cats, Dogs and Horses","handle":"herbsmith-rx-wu-ling-san-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 Wu Ling San is a classical Chinese herbal formula recommended by holistic veterinarians to support fluid metabolism, promote urination, and drain dampness in dogs, cats, and horses. Comparable to Hoelen Five Herb Formula, Five Ingredient with Poria, Water's Way, and Poria Five Formula, it promotes urination, drains dampness, strengthens the spleen, warms the yang, and promotes the transforming functions of qi. Well suited for pets presenting with urinary difficulty or reduced urine output, water accumulation, edema, generalized dampness, thirst with urinary retention, or signs of bladder qi transformation failure arising from spleen and yang deficiency with water accumulation. 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\u003eUrination promotion and dampness draining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Promotes urination and drains dampness accumulation from the lower burner and body tissues, addressing the water retention, edema, and urinary difficulty that arise when the bladder's qi transformation function is impaired, and dampness accumulates throughout the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpleen strengthening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strengthens the spleen's transforming and transporting functions to address spleen qi deficiency, the root cause of dampness accumulation, restoring the spleen's ability to metabolize and distribute fluids normally throughout the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYang warming and qi transformation support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warms the kidney and bladder yang and promotes the transforming functions of qi, restoring the bladder's ability to transform and excrete fluids and addressing the yang deficiency component that allows water to accumulate rather than being properly transformed and eliminated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFluid metabolism normalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports normal fluid distribution and metabolism throughout the three burners, addressing both the excess water accumulation in the lower burner and the thirst and fluid maldistribution that occur when fluids fail to be properly transformed and transported by the spleen and bladder.\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 Drains dampness and promotes urination using Ze Xie and Zhu Ling as the principal diuretic herbs, directly addressing the water accumulation and urinary difficulty that are the main presenting signs of the water accumulation pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strengthens the spleen with Bai Zhu to address the transforming and transporting deficiency at the root of dampness accumulation, and warms the bladder yang with Gui Zhi to restore the bladder's qi transformation function and guide the dampness-draining herbs to the lower burner.\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 Ze Xie (Rhizoma Alismatis Orientalis), Zhu Ling (Sclerotium Polypori Umbellati), Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae), Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae)\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);\"\u003eHerbsmith Rx Wu Ling San is a four-herb formula (as labeled) based on the classical Wu Ling San (Five Ingredient with Poria) tradition, combining dampness-draining, spleen-strengthening, and yang-warming herbs to address the full water accumulation pattern from both the excess (dampness accumulation) and deficiency (spleen and yang deficiency) aspects:\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\u003eZe Xie (Rhizoma Alismatis Orientalis) - Water Plantain Rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Principal herb; strongly promotes urination, drains dampness from the lower burner, and clears damp-heat from the kidney and bladder; the primary diuretic herb of the formula, directly addressing the water accumulation and urinary difficulty that are the main presenting signs of the water accumulation pattern, and clearing any damp-heat that may develop in the lower burner when fluids stagnate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhu Ling (Sclerotium Polypori Umbellati) - Polyporus Mushroom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deputy herb; promotes urination and drains dampness from the lower burner; works with Ze Xie as the formula's primary diuretic pair to powerfully drain accumulated dampness through urination, without the warming action of Fu Ling, making it particularly effective for draining dampness accumulation without adding heat to the 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\u003eBai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) - White Atractylodes Rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strengthens the spleen qi, dries dampness, and supports the spleen's transforming and transporting functions; addresses the spleen deficiency that is the root cause of dampness accumulation, restoring the spleen's ability to transform and distribute fluids normally so that dampness does not continue to accumulate even after it has been drained by Ze Xie and Zhu Ling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae) - Cinnamon Twig:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warms the yang, promotes the transforming functions of qi in the bladder, and guides the dampness-draining herbs to the lower burner; addresses the yang deficiency component of the water accumulation pattern by warming the bladder yang and restoring the bladder's qi transformation function, ensuring that fluids are properly transformed and excreted rather than accumulating as pathological dampness in the lower burner and body tissues.\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);\"\u003eWu Ling San contains diuretic and yang-warming herbs, including Ze Xie, Zhu Ling, and Gui Zhi, which significantly affect fluid balance, electrolyte levels, and cardiovascular function. Pets currently on prescription diuretics, cardiac medications, or medications requiring stable fluid and electrolyte balance should use this formula under close veterinary supervision, as combining herbal and pharmaceutical diuretics can produce additive effects on fluid and electrolyte balance, and herb-drug interaction research in dogs and cats 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 diuretic medications, cardiac medications, blood pressure medications, corticosteroids, and pets managing kidney or urinary conditions under concurrent pharmaceutical protocols. Your authorizing veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your pet'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 Wu Ling San 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, Wu Ling San is indicated for water accumulation patterns presenting as urinary difficulty or reduced urine output, edema, generalized dampness, thirst with urinary retention, and signs of bladder qi transformation failure arising from spleen qi deficiency and yang deficiency with water accumulation. Comparable to Hoelen Five Herb Formula, Five Ingredient with Poria, Water's Way, and Poria Five Formula, it is one of the foundational TCVM formulas for addressing fluid metabolism disorders in dogs, cats, and horses, and is appropriate for pets whose fluid-related signs reflect an underlying deficiency in the spleen's transforming and transporting functions and the bladder's qi transformation ability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Wu Ling San 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 pet's species and body weight. Both 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. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate dose and schedule and advise on any monitoring needed for fluid balance and electrolyte levels during treatment.\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 Wu Ling San?\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 urinary output, edema, and general dampness signs within 2 to 4 weeks of consistent use, as the formula works to restore the spleen's and bladder's fluid metabolism functions while simultaneously draining existing dampness accumulation. Patterns with a deeper or more chronic deficiency component, such as long-standing spleen qi deficiency or yang deficiency with significant water accumulation, may require a longer course of treatment, and your veterinarian may recommend periodic reassessment including laboratory monitoring to evaluate the formula's effectiveness and your pet's fluid and electrolyte balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCan Wu Ling San be combined with other TCVM formulas or conventional medications?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCombination with complementary TCVM formulas is common in holistic veterinary practice and should be guided by your authorizing veterinarian based on your pet's full pattern diagnosis. Because this formula contains diuretic herbs Ze Xie and Zhu Ling alongside the yang-warming Gui Zhi, veterinary oversight is especially important if your pet is on pharmaceutical diuretics, cardiac medications, or blood pressure medications, to monitor for additive fluid and electrolyte effects and ensure the combined treatment plan is appropriate for your pet's overall health status and laboratory values.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-05-20T18:03:01-05:00","created_at":"2022-05-06T09:03:29-05:00","vendor":"Herbsmith Rx","type":"Pet Vitamins \u0026 Supplements","tags":["Herb_Type_Powder","Product_Type_Herb","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":40038029164614,"title":"Powder - Canine Blend \/ 75 g Powder","option1":"Powder - Canine Blend","option2":"75 g Powder","option3":null,"sku":"HBLS-75","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":29301863841862,"product_id":6904948195398,"position":2,"created_at":"2022-06-07T03:37:31-05:00","updated_at":"2022-06-07T05:37:16-05:00","alt":"Herbsmith Rx Wu Ling San for Cats, Dogs and Horses Powder","width":960,"height":997,"src":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/herbsmith3_969x997px_47591f5d-3d9d-46cc-8cbb-64c5e9252a5c.jpg?v=1654598236","variant_ids":[40038029164614]},"available":true,"name":"Herbsmith Rx Wu Ling San 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 Wu Ling San is a classical Chinese herbal formula recommended by holistic veterinarians to support fluid metabolism, promote urination, and drain dampness in dogs, cats, and horses. Comparable to Hoelen Five Herb Formula, Five Ingredient with Poria, Water's Way, and Poria Five Formula, it promotes urination, drains dampness, strengthens the spleen, warms the yang, and promotes the transforming functions of qi. Well suited for pets presenting with urinary difficulty or reduced urine output, water accumulation, edema, generalized dampness, thirst with urinary retention, or signs of bladder qi transformation failure arising from spleen and yang deficiency with water accumulation. 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\u003eUrination promotion and dampness draining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Promotes urination and drains dampness accumulation from the lower burner and body tissues, addressing the water retention, edema, and urinary difficulty that arise when the bladder's qi transformation function is impaired, and dampness accumulates throughout the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpleen strengthening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strengthens the spleen's transforming and transporting functions to address spleen qi deficiency, the root cause of dampness accumulation, restoring the spleen's ability to metabolize and distribute fluids normally throughout the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYang warming and qi transformation support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warms the kidney and bladder yang and promotes the transforming functions of qi, restoring the bladder's ability to transform and excrete fluids and addressing the yang deficiency component that allows water to accumulate rather than being properly transformed and eliminated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFluid metabolism normalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports normal fluid distribution and metabolism throughout the three burners, addressing both the excess water accumulation in the lower burner and the thirst and fluid maldistribution that occur when fluids fail to be properly transformed and transported by the spleen and bladder.\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 Drains dampness and promotes urination using Ze Xie and Zhu Ling as the principal diuretic herbs, directly addressing the water accumulation and urinary difficulty that are the main presenting signs of the water accumulation pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strengthens the spleen with Bai Zhu to address the transforming and transporting deficiency at the root of dampness accumulation, and warms the bladder yang with Gui Zhi to restore the bladder's qi transformation function and guide the dampness-draining herbs to the lower burner.\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 Ze Xie (Rhizoma Alismatis Orientalis), Zhu Ling (Sclerotium Polypori Umbellati), Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae), Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae)\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);\"\u003eHerbsmith Rx Wu Ling San is a four-herb formula (as labeled) based on the classical Wu Ling San (Five Ingredient with Poria) tradition, combining dampness-draining, spleen-strengthening, and yang-warming herbs to address the full water accumulation pattern from both the excess (dampness accumulation) and deficiency (spleen and yang deficiency) aspects:\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\u003eZe Xie (Rhizoma Alismatis Orientalis) - Water Plantain Rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Principal herb; strongly promotes urination, drains dampness from the lower burner, and clears damp-heat from the kidney and bladder; the primary diuretic herb of the formula, directly addressing the water accumulation and urinary difficulty that are the main presenting signs of the water accumulation pattern, and clearing any damp-heat that may develop in the lower burner when fluids stagnate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhu Ling (Sclerotium Polypori Umbellati) - Polyporus Mushroom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deputy herb; promotes urination and drains dampness from the lower burner; works with Ze Xie as the formula's primary diuretic pair to powerfully drain accumulated dampness through urination, without the warming action of Fu Ling, making it particularly effective for draining dampness accumulation without adding heat to the 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\u003eBai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) - White Atractylodes Rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strengthens the spleen qi, dries dampness, and supports the spleen's transforming and transporting functions; addresses the spleen deficiency that is the root cause of dampness accumulation, restoring the spleen's ability to transform and distribute fluids normally so that dampness does not continue to accumulate even after it has been drained by Ze Xie and Zhu Ling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae) - Cinnamon Twig:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warms the yang, promotes the transforming functions of qi in the bladder, and guides the dampness-draining herbs to the lower burner; addresses the yang deficiency component of the water accumulation pattern by warming the bladder yang and restoring the bladder's qi transformation function, ensuring that fluids are properly transformed and excreted rather than accumulating as pathological dampness in the lower burner and body tissues.\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);\"\u003eWu Ling San contains diuretic and yang-warming herbs, including Ze Xie, Zhu Ling, and Gui Zhi, which significantly affect fluid balance, electrolyte levels, and cardiovascular function. Pets currently on prescription diuretics, cardiac medications, or medications requiring stable fluid and electrolyte balance should use this formula under close veterinary supervision, as combining herbal and pharmaceutical diuretics can produce additive effects on fluid and electrolyte balance, and herb-drug interaction research in dogs and cats 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 diuretic medications, cardiac medications, blood pressure medications, corticosteroids, and pets managing kidney or urinary conditions under concurrent pharmaceutical protocols. Your authorizing veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your pet'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 Wu Ling San 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, Wu Ling San is indicated for water accumulation patterns presenting as urinary difficulty or reduced urine output, edema, generalized dampness, thirst with urinary retention, and signs of bladder qi transformation failure arising from spleen qi deficiency and yang deficiency with water accumulation. Comparable to Hoelen Five Herb Formula, Five Ingredient with Poria, Water's Way, and Poria Five Formula, it is one of the foundational TCVM formulas for addressing fluid metabolism disorders in dogs, cats, and horses, and is appropriate for pets whose fluid-related signs reflect an underlying deficiency in the spleen's transforming and transporting functions and the bladder's qi transformation ability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Wu Ling San 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 pet's species and body weight. Both 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. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate dose and schedule and advise on any monitoring needed for fluid balance and electrolyte levels during treatment.\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 Wu Ling San?\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 urinary output, edema, and general dampness signs within 2 to 4 weeks of consistent use, as the formula works to restore the spleen's and bladder's fluid metabolism functions while simultaneously draining existing dampness accumulation. Patterns with a deeper or more chronic deficiency component, such as long-standing spleen qi deficiency or yang deficiency with significant water accumulation, may require a longer course of treatment, and your veterinarian may recommend periodic reassessment including laboratory monitoring to evaluate the formula's effectiveness and your pet's fluid and electrolyte balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCan Wu Ling San be combined with other TCVM formulas or conventional medications?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCombination with complementary TCVM formulas is common in holistic veterinary practice and should be guided by your authorizing veterinarian based on your pet's full pattern diagnosis. Because this formula contains diuretic herbs Ze Xie and Zhu Ling alongside the yang-warming Gui Zhi, veterinary oversight is especially important if your pet is on pharmaceutical diuretics, cardiac medications, or blood pressure medications, to monitor for additive fluid and electrolyte effects and ensure the combined treatment plan is appropriate for your pet's overall health status and laboratory values.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}