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Jing Tang Eight Gentlemen Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and Horses

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Jing Tang Eight Gentlemen 0.2g Concentrated Capsules #50  - TCVM Pet Supply

Jing Tang Eight Gentlemen Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and Horses

Veterinary Authorization Required for TCVM Herbal Formulas - TCVM Pet Supply

Eight Gentlemen is a Jing Tang TCVM herbal formula recommended by holistic veterinarians to support digestive health, metabolic balance, and Qi production in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on a modified Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang, this formula works to tonify Qi, strengthen the Spleen, move Qi, and eliminate Damp, addressing the underlying deficiency and stagnation patterns that contribute to poor digestion, low energy, and fluid accumulation. Available in a 90g Concentrated Powder, 0.2g Concentrated Capsules (50 count), 0.5g Concentrated Capsules (100 count), and Teapills (200 count). 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

  • Qi tonification: Strengthens the body's foundational energy by supporting Spleen and Lung Qi production to address fatigue, weakness, and reduced stamina
  • Spleen strengthening: Supports healthy digestive function, appetite, and nutrient absorption by reinforcing the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions
  • Qi movement: Moves stagnant Qi through the digestive system to relieve bloating, gas, and abdominal discomfort associated with Qi stagnation layered on deficiency
  • Damp elimination: Dries and transforms Dampness that accumulates when Spleen Qi is insufficient to metabolize fluids properly

TCVM Principles

  • Primary action: Tonify Qi, strengthen Spleen, move Qi, eliminate Damp
  • Classical antecedent: Modified Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang from Zhang Shi Yi Tong (Comprehensive Medicine According to Master Zhang) written by Zhang Lu in 1695

Available Forms

  • 90g Concentrated Powder: Highly concentrated granule format; mix into food for easy daily administration
  • 0.2g Concentrated Capsules (50 Count): Small concentrated capsule format for precise dosing in cats and small dogs; can be given directly or hidden in food or a soft treat
  • 0.5g Concentrated Capsules (100 Count): Concentrated capsule format for precise dosing in medium to large dogs and horses; 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 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 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 Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala) - White Atractylodes rhizome, Ban Xia (Pinellia ternata) - Pinellia rhizome, Chen Pi (Citrus reticulata) - Aged Tangerine peel, Chuan Mu Xiang (Vladimiria souliei) - Vladimiria root, Da Zao (Ziziphus jujuba) - Jujube fruit, Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) - Codonopsis root, Fu Ling (Poria cocos) - Poria mushroom, Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) - Licorice root, Gan Jiang (Zingiberis officinale) - Dried Ginger rhizome, Sha Ren (Amomum villosum) - Amomum fruit. Inactive ingredients: Depending on format - bovine gelatin (capsules), gluten-free maltodextrin (concentrated formats), or activated carbon, botanical wax, and talcum (teapills).

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

Active Ingredient TCVM Actions

Eight Gentlemen works through a modified Liu Jun Zi Tang base (Six Gentlemen) with the addition of Qi-moving aromatics to address concurrent Qi deficiency, Dampness, and Qi stagnation in the digestive system:

  • Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) - Codonopsis root: Primary Qi tonic; tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi, strengthens the digestive foundation for energy production, and serves as the chief herb of the formula
  • Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala) - White Atractylodes rhizome: Strengthens Spleen Qi, dries Dampness, and supports the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions to improve nutrient absorption
  • Fu Ling (Poria cocos) - Poria mushroom: Tonifies Spleen Qi, leaches out Dampness through urination, and calms the Shen; supports a stable digestive and mental foundation
  • Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) - Licorice root: Tonifies Spleen Qi, harmonizes the formula, moderates the actions of the other herbs, and prevents digestive irritation
  • Ban Xia (Pinellia ternata) - Pinellia rhizome: Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends rebellious Stomach Qi, and relieves nausea and vomiting associated with Damp obstruction
  • Chen Pi (Citrus reticulata) - Aged Tangerine peel: Moves Qi, strengthens the Spleen, dries Dampness, and prevents the stagnation that can arise from the tonic herbs; supports appetite and digestive flow
  • Chuan Mu Xiang (Vladimiria souliei) - Vladimiria root: Moves Qi in the Spleen, Stomach, and Large Intestine to relieve bloating, gas, and abdominal discomfort; one of the two principal Qi-moving additions in the Eight Gentlemen modification
  • Sha Ren (Amomum villosum) - Amomum fruit: Moves Qi, transforms Dampness, warms the middle Jiao, and calms nausea; the second principal Qi-moving aromatic addition that enhances digestive motility and appetite
  • Gan Jiang (Zingiberis officinale) - Dried Ginger rhizome: Warms the middle Jiao, disperses Cold, supports Spleen and Stomach Yang, and assists Ban Xia in descending rebellious Qi and drying Dampness
  • Da Zao (Ziziphus jujuba) - Jujube fruit: Tonifies Spleen Qi and Blood, moderates the formula, and harmonizes the actions of the other herbs to prevent digestive discomfort from the drying and moving herbs

Potential Drug Interactions

Eight Gentlemen contains Qi-moving and warming herbs (Chuan Mu Xiang, Sha Ren, Gan Jiang, Chen Pi) alongside Spleen Qi tonics (Dang Shen, Bai Zhu, Fu Ling) and Damp-drying herbs (Ban Xia). 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 immunosuppressive drugs, gastrointestinal medications, 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eight Gentlemen used for in TCVM?

Eight Gentlemen is used in TCVM to address Spleen Qi deficiency with concurrent Damp accumulation and Qi stagnation - a common pattern in animals with sluggish digestion, poor appetite, loose stools, bloating, gas, low energy, and fluid retention. It is based on a modification of the classical Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six Gentlemen with Aucklandia and Amomum), itself derived from Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen), with additional warming and Qi-moving herbs to address the full spectrum of Spleen deficiency with Damp and stagnation.

How is Eight Gentlemen 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, or as directed by your veterinarian. For capsule formats, give one 0.5g concentrated 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 and teapills in a soft treat. Use as needed for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Is Eight Gentlemen appropriate for long-term digestive support?

Yes, Eight Gentlemen is a balanced tonic formula appropriate for ongoing digestive support in animals with chronic Spleen Qi deficiency and Damp accumulation. Because it combines gentle Qi tonics with Qi-moving and Damp-drying herbs, it addresses both the root deficiency and the resulting stagnation simultaneously. It can be used as needed for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian, with periodic reassessment to ensure the formula remains appropriate for your pet's evolving condition.

How does Eight Gentlemen differ from Six Gentlemen (Liu Jun Zi Tang)?

Six Gentlemen (Liu Jun Zi Tang) tonifies Spleen Qi and dries Dampness through the classic Four Gentlemen base plus Ban Xia and Chen Pi. Eight Gentlemen extends this with two additional Qi-moving aromatics - Chuan Mu Xiang (Vladimiria root) and Sha Ren (Amomum fruit) - and warming Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) and Da Zao (Jujube), making it more effective when Qi stagnation and cold-Damp accumulation are prominent alongside the underlying deficiency. It is Jing Tang's modification of Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang, tailored for veterinary clinical use.

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