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Jing Tang Coix Formula Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and Horses

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Jing Tang Cervical Formula Concentrated 0.5g Capsules #100  - TCVM Pet Supply

Jing Tang Coix Formula Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and Horses

Veterinary Authorization Required for TCVM Herbal Formulas - TCVM Pet Supply

Coix Formula is a Jing Tang TCVM herbal formula recommended by holistic veterinarians to strengthen the Spleen, drain Damp, dispel Wind-Damp, warm the channels, and resolve stagnation in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on the classical Yi Yi Ren San, this twelve-herb formula combines Spleen-strengthening, Damp-draining, Wind-Damp-dispelling, channel-warming, and Blood-invigorating herbs specifically selected for musculoskeletal and joint patterns rooted in Wind-Damp obstruction with Spleen Qi deficiency. Available in a 90g Concentrated Powder, 0.5g Concentrated Capsules (100 count), and Teapills (200 count). This formula contains Chuan Wu (Aconite), a potent Yang-warming herb; use as directed by your veterinarian only. May cause a positive drug test result. Contraindicated in pregnancy and in patients with Yin deficiency signs. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea or vomiting. 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

  • Spleen strengthening: Strengthens the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions to address the Spleen Qi deficiency root that underlies Damp accumulation and channel obstruction in Wind-Damp musculoskeletal patterns
  • Damp draining: Drains Damp accumulation from the channels, joints, and tissues, addressing the Damp component that lodges in the channels and contributes to joint swelling, stiffness, and musculoskeletal heaviness
  • Wind-Damp dispelling: Dispels Wind-Damp from the channels and joints through the formula's Wind-dispersing and Damp-expelling herbs, addressing the Wind-Damp bi syndrome component of musculoskeletal stagnation patterns
  • Channel warming: Warms the channels and alleviates Cold-Damp obstruction through the formula's Yang-warming herbs, addressing the Cold component of Wind-Cold-Damp bi syndrome and promoting smooth Qi and Blood flow through the channels
  • Stagnation resolution: Resolves Qi and Blood stagnation in the channels and joints through the formula's Blood-invigorating and Qi-moving herbs, addressing the stagnation component that accompanies chronic Wind-Damp bi syndrome

TCVM Principles

  • Primary action: Strengthen Spleen, drain Damp, dispel Wind-Damp, warm the channels, resolve stagnation
  • Classical antecedent: Yi Yi Ren San
  • Contraindications: Contraindicated in Yin deficiency (signs include polydipsia, panting, and heat intolerance); contraindicated in pregnancy; may cause a positive drug test result
  • Warning: Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea or vomiting; this formula contains Chuan Wu (Aconite), a potent Yang-warming herb requiring veterinary supervision

Available Forms

  • 90g Concentrated Powder: Highly concentrated granule format; mix into food for easy daily administration
  • 0.5g Concentrated 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
  • 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 large scoops) twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. 1 level large scoop holds approximately 1.5g 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 0.4g of powder.

Dog and Cat (0.5g Concentrated 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 Concentrated Capsules): One 0.2g capsule once daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Use for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. Contraindicated in pregnancy and in patients with Yin deficiency signs (polydipsia, panting, heat intolerance). May cause a positive drug test result. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea or vomiting. Veterinary authorization is required before use.

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

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) - Red Atractylodes rhizome, Chuan Wu (Aconitum carmichaelii) - Sichuan Aconite root, Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) - Ligusticum rhizome, Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Dong Quai root, Du Huo (Angelica pubescens) - Pubescent Angelica root, Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia divaricata) - Ledebouriella root, Fu Ling (Poria cocos) - Poria fungus, Gui Zhi (Cinnamomum cassia) - Cinnamon twig, Mu Gua (Chaenomeles speciosa) - Chinese Quince fruit, Qiang Huo (Notopterygium incisium) - Notopterygium rhizome, Xi Xian Cao (Siegesbeckia orientalis) - Siegesbeckia herb, Yi Yi Ren (Coix lacryma-jobi) - Job's Tears seed. Inactive ingredients vary by format: gluten-free maltodextrin (concentrated powder); bovine gelatin and gluten-free maltodextrin (concentrated 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

Coix Formula is a twelve-herb modification of Yi Yi Ren San combining Spleen-strengthening, Damp-draining, Wind-Damp-dispelling, channel-warming, and Blood-invigorating herbs to address Wind-Cold-Damp bi syndrome with Spleen Qi deficiency:

  • Yi Yi Ren (Coix lacryma-jobi) - Job's Tears seed: Chief herb and formula namesake; strengthens the Spleen, drains Damp, and expels Wind-Damp from the channels and joints; one of the most important Damp-draining and Spleen-strengthening herbs in the Chinese materia medica, with a specific affinity for musculoskeletal Damp obstruction patterns; its combined Spleen-strengthening and Damp-draining actions address both the root Spleen Qi deficiency and the Damp accumulation it generates
  • Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) - Red Atractylodes rhizome: Strongly dries Damp, strengthens the Spleen, and expels Wind-Damp; works with Yi Yi Ren as the primary Spleen-strengthening and Damp-draining pair; Cang Zhu's stronger drying action complements Yi Yi Ren's gentler Damp-draining and Spleen-tonifying actions
  • Fu Ling (Poria cocos) - Poria fungus: Drains Damp, strengthens the Spleen, and calms the Shen; the formula's secondary Spleen-strengthening and Damp-draining herb, supporting the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions to address the Damp accumulation root
  • Chuan Wu (Aconitum carmichaelii) - Sichuan Aconite root: Warms the channels, dispels Cold, and alleviates bi syndrome discomfort; the formula's primary Yang-warming and Cold-dispelling herb, addressing the Cold component of Wind-Cold-Damp bi syndrome; one of the most potent Yang-warming herbs in the Chinese materia medica; use only under veterinary supervision; this herb may cause a positive drug test result
  • Gui Zhi (Cinnamomum cassia) - Cinnamon twig: Warms and unblocks the channels, promotes Bladder Qi transformation, and assists Yang; works with Chuan Wu as the channel-warming pair, providing channel-opening and Yang-supporting action with a gentler warming nature than Aconite
  • Qiang Huo (Notopterygium incisium) - Notopterygium rhizome: Dispels Wind-Cold-Damp, relieves bi syndrome, and opens the channels; the formula's primary upper-body and superficial Wind-Damp-dispelling herb, with a strong action on the upper body channels and the superficial channel layer
  • Du Huo (Angelica pubescens) - Pubescent Angelica root: Dispels Wind-Cold-Damp and relieves bi syndrome, with a particular affinity for the lower body and Kidney channel; works with Qiang Huo as the Wind-Damp-dispelling pair, Qiang Huo addressing the upper body and Du Huo the lower body, together covering Wind-Damp obstruction through the full extent of the body's channels
  • Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia divaricata) - Ledebouriella root: Expels Wind-Damp, relieves bi syndrome, and disperses Wind from the channels and surface; the formula's primary Wind-dispersing and channel-opening herb, supporting the Wind-Damp-dispelling actions of Qiang Huo and Du Huo
  • Xi Xian Cao (Siegesbeckia orientalis) - Siegesbeckia herb: Expels Wind-Damp, relieves bi syndrome, and opens the channels; a classical herb specifically indicated for Wind-Damp bi syndrome involving joint stiffness and musculoskeletal channel obstruction; supports the Wind-Damp-dispelling herbs
  • Mu Gua (Chaenomeles speciosa) - Chinese Quince fruit: Relaxes the sinews, relieves spasm, resolves Damp, and strengthens the sinews and tendons; the formula's primary sinew-relaxing herb, addressing the sinew stiffness and spasm component of Wind-Damp bi syndrome and supporting smooth Qi flow through the sinews and channels
  • Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) - Ligusticum rhizome: Invigorates Blood, moves Qi, and dispels Wind; the formula's primary Blood-invigorating and Qi-moving herb, addressing the Blood and Qi stagnation component that accompanies chronic Wind-Damp bi syndrome and supporting the distribution of the formula's Wind-Damp-dispelling herbs through the channels
  • Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Dong Quai root: Nourishes Blood, invigorates Blood, and resolves Blood stagnation; works with Chuan Xiong as the primary Blood-nourishing and Blood-invigorating pair, ensuring the formula's potent Wind-Damp-dispelling and channel-warming herbs do not deplete Blood while addressing the stagnation component

Potential Drug Interactions

Coix Formula contains a potent Yang-warming herb (Chuan Wu, Aconite), channel-warming herbs (Gui Zhi), Blood-invigorating herbs (Chuan Xiong, Dang Gui), and Wind-Damp-dispelling herbs (Qiang Huo, Du Huo, Fang Feng, Xi Xian Cao) that may interact with certain medications. This formula contains Chuan Wu (Aconite), which may cause a positive drug test result. Contraindicated in pregnancy and in patients with Yin deficiency signs. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea or vomiting. 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, cardiac medications, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, and multiple concurrent prescription medications. Use 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 Coix Formula used for in TCVM?

Coix Formula is used in TCVM for Wind-Cold-Damp bi syndrome with Spleen Qi deficiency - a pattern common in dogs, cats, and horses with joint stiffness, musculoskeletal heaviness, swelling, and channel obstruction associated with Damp and Cold lodging in the channels and joints. In TCVM, bi syndrome (obstruction syndrome) refers to the blockage of Qi and Blood flow through the channels by Wind, Cold, or Damp; Coix Formula specifically addresses the Damp-predominant and Cold-Damp types with an underlying Spleen Qi deficiency. Contraindicated in patients with Yin deficiency signs (polydipsia, panting, heat intolerance) and in pregnancy.

How is Coix Formula administered and dosed?

For horses, give 3g (2 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 0.4g. For the 0.5g Concentrated 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 concentrated capsule once daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. Teapills can be hidden in food or a soft treat. Use for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Why is Coix Formula contraindicated in Yin deficiency, and what are the signs to watch for?

Coix Formula contains several potent Yang-warming and channel-warming herbs, particularly Chuan Wu (Aconite) and Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig), that are highly effective for Cold-Damp bi syndrome but can worsen Heat signs in patients with underlying Yin deficiency. In TCVM, Yin deficiency generates internal Heat when the cooling, moistening Yin is insufficient to anchor and balance the body's Yang energy. Adding potent warming herbs to a Yin-deficient patient further depletes Yin and exacerbates the internal Heat, potentially worsening the patient's condition. Key signs of Yin deficiency to monitor include polydipsia (excessive thirst), panting, and heat intolerance - if your pet shows these signs, consult your veterinarian before using this formula, as a different formula addressing the Yin deficiency component may be more appropriate.

Why does Coix Formula contain both Qiang Huo and Du Huo, and what is the difference between them?

Qiang Huo (Notopterygium) and Du Huo (Pubescent Angelica) are a classical Wind-Damp-dispelling pair in TCVM, each addressing Wind-Damp bi syndrome at different levels of the body. Qiang Huo has a stronger action on the upper body - the neck, shoulders, and upper limbs - and works at the superficial Tai Yang channel level, making it most effective for Wind-Damp obstruction in the upper body and superficial channels. Du Huo has a stronger action on the lower body - the lower back, hips, and hind limbs - and works at the deeper Shao Yin channel level, making it most effective for chronic Wind-Damp bi syndrome affecting the lower body and deeper channels. Together they provide comprehensive Wind-Damp-dispelling coverage across the full extent of the body, addressing the channel obstruction at both the superficial and deep levels and from the upper to the lower body.

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