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Jing Tang Bu Fei San Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and Horses

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Jing Tang Breathe Easier B Concentrated 90g Powder  - TCVM Pet Supply

Jing Tang Bu Fei San Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and Horses

Veterinary Authorization Required for TCVM Herbal Formulas - TCVM Pet Supply

Bu Fei San is a Jing Tang TCVM herbal formula recommended by holistic veterinarians to tonify Lung Qi and support normal breathing in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on Bu Fei Tang from Yong Lei Qian Fang (Everlasting Categorization of Seal Formulas), this eight-herb formula combines the primary Lung Qi-tonifying, astringent, descending, and channel-opening herbs of one of the classical respiratory Qi tonification formulas in the Chinese materia medica. Available in a 90g Concentrated Powder, 0.2g Capsules (50 count), 0.5g Capsules (100 count), and Teapills (200 count). No contraindications listed. Use as needed for up to 6 months. Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.

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

What It Supports

  • Lung Qi tonification: Tonifies Lung Qi to address the Qi deficiency root that underlies weakness of the Lung's dispersing and descending functions, reduced respiratory capacity, and the inability of the Lung to govern Qi and control breathing
  • Normal breathing support: Supports the Lung's function of governing Qi and controlling respiration, addressing the labored, weak, or shallow breathing patterns associated with Lung Qi deficiency
  • Lung astringency: Astricts the Lung to prevent the leakage of Lung Qi associated with chronic cough, breathlessness, and the failure of Lung Qi to descend and collect in the Lower Jiao
  • Channel opening: Opens the Lung channel and promotes the smooth flow of Lung Qi through the respiratory passages, addressing channel obstruction that contributes to impaired respiratory function

TCVM Principles

  • Primary action: Tonify Lung Qi, support normal breathing
  • Classical antecedent: Bu Fei Tang from Yong Lei Qian Fang (Everlasting Categorization of Seal Formulas)

Available Forms

  • 90g Concentrated Powder: Highly concentrated granule format; mix into food for easy daily administration
  • 0.5g Capsules (100 Count): Concentrated capsule format for precise dosing in medium to large dogs; can be given directly or hidden in food or a soft treat
  • 0.2g Capsules (50 Count): Small capsule format for cats and small dogs; can be given directly or hidden in food or a soft treat
  • Teapills (200 Count): Traditional small pill format; can be hidden in food or a soft treat for easy administration

Suggested Use

Horse (90g Concentrated Powder): 3g (2.5 large scoops) twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. 1 level large scoop holds approximately 1.2g of powder. One 90g Concentrated Powder bottle lasts approximately 2 weeks.

Dog and Cat (90g Concentrated Powder): 0.1g to 0.25g per 10 to 20 lb body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. 1 level small scoop holds approximately 0.3g of powder.

Dog and Cat (0.5g Capsules): One 0.5g capsule per 20 to 40 lb body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Small Dog and Cat under 10 lbs (0.2g Capsules): One 0.2g capsule once daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Use as needed for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. Veterinary authorization is required before use.

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

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Bai Guo (Ginkgo biloba) - Ginkgo seed, Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) - Codonopsis root, Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) - Licorice root, Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus) - Astragalus root, Jie Geng (Platycodon grandiflorus) - Balloon Flower root, Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra chinensis) - Schisandra berry, Zi Su Zi (Perilla frutescens) - Perilla seed, Zi Wan (Aster tataricus) - Aster root. Inactive ingredients vary by format: gluten-free maltodextrin (concentrated powder); bovine gelatin and gluten-free maltodextrin (capsules); activated carbon, botanical wax, and talcum (teapills).

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

Active Ingredient TCVM Actions

Bu Fei San is an eight-herb formula combining the primary Lung Qi-tonifying, astringent, descending, and channel-opening herbs of the classical respiratory Qi tonification tradition into a comprehensive formula for Lung Qi deficiency with impaired breathing:

  • Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus) - Astragalus root: Chief Qi-tonifying herb; tonifies Lung and Spleen Qi, stabilizes the exterior, and raises Yang; the formula's primary Qi-tonifying herb, addressing the Lung Qi deficiency root that underlies impaired respiratory function; Huang Qi's combined Lung Qi-tonifying and exterior-stabilizing actions strengthen the Lung's defensive and respiratory functions simultaneously
  • Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) - Codonopsis root: Tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi and nourishes Blood; works with Huang Qi as the primary Qi-tonifying pair, tonifying the Spleen Qi that generates the Qi nourishing the Lung and supporting the Lung's Qi production through the Earth-Metal (Spleen-Lung) relationship in Five Element theory
  • Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra chinensis) - Schisandra berry: Astricts the Lung, nourishes Kidney Yin, and calms the Shen; the formula's primary astringent herb, preventing the further leakage of Lung Qi associated with chronic breathlessness, cough, and the failure of Lung Qi to descend; Wu Wei Zi's five flavors (sour, bitter, sweet, acrid, salty) give it a comprehensive ability to astrict and nourish while its Kidney-nourishing action supports the Kidney's role in receiving Lung Qi in the Lower Jiao
  • Bai Guo (Ginkgo biloba) - Ginkgo seed: Astricts the Lung, reduces phlegm, and alleviates wheezing; works with Wu Wei Zi as the primary Lung-astricting pair, adding a specific anti-wheeze and Phlegm-reducing action to the formula's astringent strategy; Bai Guo is one of the most important classical herbs for Lung astringency with wheezing and is particularly valued for its ability to stabilize the Lung's Qi-holding function
  • Jie Geng (Platycodon grandiflorus) - Balloon Flower root: Opens the Lung, expels Phlegm, and directs the formula upward to the Lung; the formula's primary channel-opening and Phlegm-expelling herb, opening the obstructed Lung channel and directing the Qi-tonifying herbs to their target organ; Jie Geng's upward-floating nature makes it the classical carrier herb for formulas targeting the Lung and upper respiratory passages
  • Zi Wan (Aster tataricus) - Aster root: Moistens the Lung, expels Phlegm, and alleviates cough; the formula's primary Lung-moistening and cough-alleviating herb, addressing the dryness and Phlegm component that often accompanies Lung Qi deficiency and chronic respiratory weakness; its gentle, moistening, descending action soothes the Lung and clears the respiratory passages
  • Zi Su Zi (Perilla frutescens) - Perilla seed: Descends Qi, expels Phlegm, and moistens the intestines; the formula's primary Qi-descending herb, restoring the Lung's descending function that is disrupted by Lung Qi deficiency; in TCVM, the Lung governs the descent of Qi from the upper body to the Lower Jiao, and Zi Su Zi directly supports this descending action while also resolving the Phlegm that accumulates when descending function is impaired
  • Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) - Licorice root: Tonifies the Middle Jiao, moistens the Lung, alleviates cough, and harmonizes the formula; the formula's harmonizing envoy, moderating the actions of the other herbs and adding a supplementary Lung-moistening and cough-alleviating action; its sweet, neutral nature balances the formula and ensures the astringent, descending, and tonifying herbs work in concert

Potential Drug Interactions

Bu Fei San contains Qi-tonifying herbs (Huang Qi, Dang Shen), Lung-astricting herbs (Wu Wei Zi, Bai Guo), a channel-opening herb (Jie Geng), Lung-moistening and descending herbs (Zi Wan, Zi Su Zi), and a harmonizing herb (Gan Cao) that may interact with certain medications. Bai Guo (Ginkgo seed) may interact with anticoagulant and antiplatelet medications; note that Ginkgo seed (Bai Guo) has a different interaction profile than standardized Ginkgo leaf extract. Gan Cao (Licorice root) may interact with diuretic and antihypertensive medications with long-term use. Pets on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision, as herb-drug interaction research in dogs, cats, and horses remains limited.

Medication categories warranting extra caution include anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, antihypertensive medications, diuretic medications (with long-term Gan Cao use), and multiple concurrent prescription medications. Use as needed for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on the patient's condition, medications, and laboratory results.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bu Fei San used for in TCVM?

Bu Fei San is used in TCVM for Lung Qi deficiency patterns characterized by weakness of the Lung's governing and descending functions, manifesting as weak or labored breathing, reduced respiratory capacity, chronic cough, breathlessness on exertion, and a general weakness of the Lung system. In TCVM, the Lung governs Qi and controls respiration, disperses and descends Qi throughout the body, regulates the water passages, and controls the skin and coat. Lung Qi deficiency impairs all of these functions, particularly the respiratory and Qi-governing roles. Bu Fei San addresses the Lung Qi deficiency root through tonification, supports the Lung's astringent function through Wu Wei Zi and Bai Guo, restores the Lung's descending function through Zi Su Zi, and opens the Lung channel through Jie Geng. The manufacturer lists no contraindications for this formula.

How is Bu Fei San administered and dosed?

For horses, give 3g (2.5 large scoops) of concentrated powder twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. For dogs and cats using the 90g Concentrated Powder, give 0.1g to 0.25g per 10 to 20 lb body weight twice daily; the small scoop holds approximately 0.3g. For the 0.5g Capsule format, give one capsule per 20 to 40 lb body weight twice daily; for small dogs and cats under 10 lbs, give one 0.2g capsule once daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. Teapills can be hidden in food or a soft treat. Use as needed for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian.

What is the role of Wu Wei Zi and Bai Guo in Bu Fei San?

Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra berry) and Bai Guo (Ginkgo seed) are the formula's two primary Lung-astricting herbs, and their inclusion reflects one of the most important principles in TCVM respiratory formula design: that Lung Qi deficiency requires both tonification to restore Qi and astringency to prevent the continued leakage of the Qi being restored. In TCVM, chronic Lung Qi deficiency allows Lung Qi to leak outward and upward rather than descending normally, generating breathlessness, spontaneous sweating, and chronic cough. Wu Wei Zi is the classical Lung-astricting herb par excellence - its sour flavor contracts the Lung, preventing further Qi leakage, while its five-flavor nature also nourishes Kidney Yin to support the Kidney's role in receiving Lung Qi. Bai Guo adds a complementary astricting and anti-wheeze action specifically targeting the wheezing and breathlessness component of Lung Qi deficiency, making the Wu Wei Zi and Bai Guo pair a classic combination for Lung astringency with respiratory support.

What is the classical source of Bu Fei San, and what does the formula name mean?

Bu Fei San is based on Bu Fei Tang from Yong Lei Qian Fang (Everlasting Categorization of Seal Formulas), a classical Chinese medicine text that compiled formulas organized by category and clinical application. The formula name translates literally as Tonify the Lung Powder (Bu = tonify, Fei = Lung, San = powder/disperse), directly describing its primary therapeutic strategy of tonifying the Lung through the combination of Qi-tonifying, Lung-astricting, channel-opening, and Qi-descending herbs. The classical Bu Fei Tang framework has been adapted in Jing Tang's Bu Fei San specifically for veterinary clinical use in dogs, cats, and horses, maintaining the core Lung Qi tonification strategy while selecting herbs and doses appropriate for companion animal and equine patients. Your veterinarian will determine whether this formula is appropriate for your pet's specific TCVM respiratory pattern.

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Amazing!!!!

This product is absolutely amazing!! My poor dog was on steroids for a long period of time because of COPD. As a result of the long-term steroid use, she gained a significant amount of weight, was severely bloated and had horrible flatulence. Her vet recommended this product in combination with a couple other "Jing Tang" supplements. I am so happy and grateful to say, thanks to "Concentrated Bu Fei San" along with "Concentrated Lily Combination" & "Concentrated Breathe Easier B", my baby girl was able to come off the steroids and is breathing so much better now. Unfortunately, these products are rather pricey, but, definitely worth it if you love your fur babies like I love mine.