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Di Huang Yin Zi is a Jing Tang TCVM herbal formula recommended by holistic veterinarians to support neurological health and constitutional strength in dogs, cats, and horses experiencing concurrent Kidney Yin and Kidney Yang deficiency. Rooted in the classical Di Huang Yin Zi tradition, this formula works to tonify both Kidney Yin and Kidney Yang, open the orifices, and nourish the essence to address the deep deficiency patterns that underlie neurological weakness, hind limb ataxia, and loss of voice or swallowing function. Available in a 90g Concentrated Powder and 0.5g Concentrated Capsules (100 count). Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.
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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.
Dog and Cat (90g Concentrated Powder): 0.5 to 1 small scoop per 10 to 20 lb body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. 1 level small scoop holds approximately 0.25g 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: One 0.2g capsule once daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.
Do not use during pregnancy. Use with caution in patients with Blood deficiency or Yin deficiency. This formula may cause drug testing to be positive. Veterinary authorization is required before use.
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Active ingredients: Ba Ji Tian (Morinda officinalis) - Morinda root, Fan Shi Hu (Descurainia sophia) - Descurainia herb, Fu Ling (Poria cocos) - Poria mushroom, Fu Zi (Aconitum carmichaelii) - Prepared Aconite root, Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus) - Ophiopogon tuber, Rou Gui (Cinnamomum cassia) - Cinnamon bark, Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus officinalis) - Cornelian Cherry fruit, Shi Chang Pu (Acorus gramineus) - Acorus rhizome, Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa) - Prepared Rehmannia root, Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra chinensis) - Schisandra fruit, Yuan Zhi (Polygala tenuifolia) - Polygala root. Inactive ingredients: Bovine gelatin (capsules) and gluten-free maltodextrin (concentrated formats).
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Di Huang Yin Zi works through balanced Kidney Yin and Kidney Yang tonification alongside orifice-opening and essence-securing herbs to address the profound dual deficiency underlying neurological decline:
Di Huang Yin Zi contains Prepared Aconite (Fu Zi) and Cinnamon bark (Rou Gui), both potent warming Yang herbs with cardiovascular effects, alongside orifice-opening herbs (Shi Chang Pu, Yuan Zhi) and heavy Yin tonics (Shu Di Huang, Mai Men Dong). Pets on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision, as herb-drug interaction research in dogs, cats, and horses remains limited. This formula may cause drug testing to be positive. Do not use during pregnancy, and use with caution in patients with Blood deficiency or Yin deficiency.
Medication categories warranting extra caution include antiarrhythmic or cardiac medications, neurological or psychoactive medications, anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, hormone or endocrine therapies, and multiple concurrent prescription medications. 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
Di Huang Yin Zi is used in TCVM to address the combined Kidney Yin and Kidney Yang deficiency pattern - particularly when this dual deficiency manifests as neurological signs such as hind limb ataxia or weakness, loss of voice, difficulty swallowing, progressive neurological decline, and reduced vitality. This presentation, called Yin and Yang deficiency of the Kidney with orifice obstruction, is classically associated with the TCVM pattern underlying degenerative myelopathy and related neurological conditions in veterinary patients. The formula is based on Liu Yuan-Su's classical Di Huang Yin Zi (1172).
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 0.5 to 1 small scoop per 10 to 20 lb body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. 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 capsule once daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. Mix powder into food or hide capsules in a soft treat.
Di Huang Yin Zi contains warming Yang herbs including Fu Zi (Prepared Aconite) and Rou Gui (Cinnamon bark) that tonify Kidney Yang and warm the channels. In patients with significant Yin deficiency or Blood deficiency without sufficient Yang deficiency to balance, these warming herbs may aggravate dryness, Heat signs, or consumptive patterns. The formula is specifically formulated for the dual Yin and Yang deficiency pattern and is most appropriate when both deficiencies are present concurrently. Your veterinarian can assess the correct pattern and determine whether this formula is appropriate for your patient.
Yes. Di Huang Yin Zi may cause a positive result on drug testing, as noted in the product labeling. This is most relevant for horses in competition settings. The most likely contributor is Fu Zi (Prepared Aconite), which contains aconitine alkaloids that may be detected on drug screening panels. If your horse is subject to drug testing, consult your authorizing veterinarian and the relevant regulatory body before use to determine appropriate withdrawal timing and whether use is permissible under the applicable competition rules.
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