Your shopping bag is empty
Go to the shop

Compound Dan Shen is a Jing Tang TCVM herbal formula recommended by holistic veterinarians to activate Blood, improve Qi flow, and resolve stagnation in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on the classical Fu Fang Dan Shen Pian, this three-herb formula combines the potent Blood-invigorating and stagnation-resolving actions of Dan Shen (Red Sage), the hemostatic and Blood-invigorating properties of Tian San Qi (Notoginseng), and the aromatic channel-opening action of Bing Pian (Borneol) to address Blood and Qi stagnation patterns, particularly in the Heart and cardiovascular channels. Available in a 600g Powder, 0.2g Capsules (100 count), and 0.5g Capsules (200 count). This is a standard non-concentrated formula; doses are significantly higher than concentrated Jing Tang formulas. Use for one month on, then one month off, for a 6-month period. 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
Horse (600g Powder): 10g to 20g twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. 1 level large scoop holds approximately 7g; 1 level small scoop holds approximately 2g.
Dog and Cat (600g Powder): 0.5g per 10 to 20 lb body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.
Dog and Cat (0.5g Capsules): One 0.5g capsule per 10 to 20 lb body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.
Dog and Cat (0.2g Capsules): One to three 0.2g capsules per 10 to 20 lb body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.
Use one month on and one month off for a 6-month period, or as directed by your veterinarian. Note that this is a standard non-concentrated formula; doses are significantly higher per body weight than concentrated Jing Tang formulas. Veterinary authorization is required before use.
VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation
Active ingredients: Bing Pian (Borneol) - Borneol crystal, Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) - Red Sage root, Tian San Qi (Panax notoginseng) - Notoginseng root. Inactive ingredients: Bovine gelatin (capsule format); no inactive ingredients in the powder format.
VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation
Compound Dan Shen is a three-herb formula combining the most potent Blood-invigorating, stagnation-resolving, and channel-opening herbs in the Chinese materia medica for Heart and cardiovascular Blood and Qi stagnation patterns:
Compound Dan Shen contains a potent Blood-invigorating herb (Dan Shen), a hemostatic and Blood-invigorating herb (Tian San Qi), and an aromatic channel-opener (Bing Pian). Dan Shen has documented interactions with certain cardiovascular and anticoagulant medications. 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, cardiovascular medications (including digoxin, calcium channel blockers, and beta-blockers), and multiple concurrent prescription medications. Use one month on and one month off for a 6-month period, or as directed by your veterinarian. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on the patient's condition, medications, and diagnostic results.
VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation
Compound Dan Shen (Fu Fang Dan Shen) is used in TCVM for Blood and Qi stagnation patterns, particularly those affecting the Heart and cardiovascular channels. Signs of this pattern in animals include decreased activity tolerance, poor circulation, chest tightness, and signs associated with insufficient Blood flow through the Heart and cardiovascular channels. The formula is particularly valued for its combined Blood-invigorating and channel-opening actions, making it appropriate for stagnation patterns with a prominent Heart and cardiovascular component. The manufacturer lists no contraindications for this formula.
For horses, give 10g to 20g of powder twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. The large scoop holds approximately 7g and the small scoop approximately 2g. For dogs and cats using the 600g Powder, give 0.5g per 10 to 20 lb body weight twice daily. For the 0.5g capsule format, give one capsule per 10 to 20 lb body weight twice daily; for the 0.2g capsule format, give one to three capsules per 10 to 20 lb body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. Note that this is a standard non-concentrated formula - doses are significantly higher per body weight than concentrated Jing Tang formulas. Use one month on and one month off for a 6-month period, or as directed by your veterinarian.
Bing Pian (Borneol) is an aromatic crystalline substance derived from Cinnamomum camphora and other botanical sources, classified in TCVM as an orifice-opening and channel-penetrating herb. In Compound Dan Shen, Bing Pian functions as a courier herb (shi yao), guiding the Blood-invigorating actions of Dan Shen and Tian San Qi rapidly into the Heart and cardiovascular channels through its aromatic penetrating quality. Aromatic substances in TCVM are understood to open blocked channels and orifices, allowing other herbs to reach their target organ systems more effectively. The classical Fu Fang Dan Shen Pian formulation specifically includes Bing Pian for this channel-opening function, making it a distinguishing feature of this formula compared to single-herb Dan Shen preparations.
The one-month-on/one-month-off cycling schedule for Compound Dan Shen reflects the TCVM approach to potent Blood-invigorating formulas used for long-term stagnation management. Continuous use of potent Blood-invigorating herbs over extended periods without cycling can over-consume Blood and Qi, potentially leading to Blood and Qi deficiency in some patients. The cycling schedule allows the body to restore and consolidate Blood and Qi during the off month, preventing the depletion that can occur with uninterrupted use of Blood-moving formulas. Your veterinarian may adjust the cycling schedule based on your pet's condition, constitution, and response to the formula.
Be the first to ask a question about this.