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Ding Xian Wan is a Jing Tang TCVM herbal formula recommended by holistic veterinarians to support neurological health and central nervous system function in dogs, cats, and horses. Rooted in the classical Ding Xian Wan tradition, this formula works to expel Phlegm, extinguish Wind, open the orifices, and support healthy central nervous system function, addressing the Wind and Phlegm accumulation patterns that underlie seizures, tremors, and neurological dysfunction. Available in a 200g Powder, 600g Powder, 90g Concentrated Powder, 0.2g Concentrated Capsules (50 count), 0.5g Concentrated Capsules (100 count), and 0.5g Capsules (200 count). Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.
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Horse (600g Powder, 200g Powder, and 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 0.4g of powder.
Dog and Cat (0.5g Concentrated Capsules and 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 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. Use with caution during pregnancy. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or unusual signs. Veterinary authorization is required before use.
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Active ingredients: Ban Xia (Pinellia ternata) - Pinellia rhizome, Chen Pi (Citrus reticulata) - Aged Tangerine peel, Dan Nan Xing (Arisaema erubescens) - Bile-prepared Arisaema, Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) - Red Sage root, Fu Ling (Poria cocos) - Poria mushroom, Fu Shen (Poria cocos pararadicis) - Poria with pine root, Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) - Licorice root, Gan Jiang (Zingiberis officinale) - Dried Ginger rhizome, Hou Po (Magnolia obovata) - Magnolia bark, Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus) - Ophiopogon tuber, Quan Xie (Buthus martensii) - Scorpion, Tian Ma (Gastrodia elata) - Gastrodia rhizome, Yuan Zhi (Polygala tenuifolia) - Polygala root, Zhe Bei Mu (Fritillaria thunbergii) - Fritillaria bulb, Zhu Ru (Bambusa tuldoides) - Bamboo shavings. Inactive ingredients: Bovine gelatin and/or gluten-free maltodextrin (varies by delivery format).
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Ding Xian Wan works through complementary layers of Wind extinguishing, Phlegm transformation, orifice opening, and Shen calming to address the Phlegm-Wind pattern underlying neurological episodes:
Ding Xian Wan contains potent Wind-extinguishing substances (Quan Xie, Tian Ma) and Phlegm-transforming herbs (Dan Nan Xing, Ban Xia, Zhe Bei Mu) alongside Blood-invigorating herbs (Dan Shen) and Shen-calming herbs (Fu Shen, Yuan Zhi). Pets on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision, as herb-drug interaction research in dogs, cats, and horses remains limited. Use with caution during pregnancy.
Medication categories warranting extra caution include anticonvulsant or antiseizure medications, neurological or psychoactive medications, anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, immunosuppressive drugs, and multiple concurrent prescription medications. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or unusual signs. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on the patient's condition, medications, and laboratory results.
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Ding Xian Wan is used in TCVM to address the Phlegm-Wind pattern underlying seizures, convulsions, tremors, and other neurological episodes in dogs, cats, and horses. In TCVM, these episodes are understood as internal Wind stirring in the presence of Phlegm obstruction in the orifices and channels. The formula expels the Phlegm, extinguishes the Wind, and restores clear orifice function to support normal neurological activity. It is based on the classical Ding Xian Wan from Cheng Guo-Peng's Yi Xue Xin Wu (1732).
For horses, give 3g (2.5 large scoops) of 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, or as directed by your veterinarian. For 0.5g capsule formats, 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. Mix powder into food or hide capsules in a soft treat. Use for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian.
Ding Xian Wan is often used as a complementary support formula in animals already on conventional antiseizure medications such as phenobarbital or potassium bromide. However, because it contains herbs that affect neurological function and Blood circulation (Quan Xie, Dan Shen, Tian Ma), it must be used under direct veterinary supervision when combined with prescription neurological medications. Your veterinarian can determine whether concurrent use is appropriate and monitor the patient's response and medication levels accordingly.
In TCVM, Phlegm is a pathological substance that arises from fluid metabolism dysfunction - typically from Spleen Qi deficiency failing to transform and transport fluids properly. When Phlegm accumulates and combines with internal Wind (often from Liver Yang rising or Liver Blood deficiency), it obstructs the Heart orifices and channels, disrupting the Shen's connection to the body and triggering the sudden, erratic movements and loss of consciousness characteristic of seizures. Ding Xian Wan addresses both components: transforming Phlegm with herbs like Dan Nan Xing, Ban Xia, and Zhe Bei Mu, and extinguishing Wind with Tian Ma and Quan Xie.
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