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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.
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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. 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.
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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).
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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:
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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