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Jing Tang Gui Pi Tang Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and Horses

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Jing Tang Gui Pi Tang Concentrated 0.5g Capsules #100

Jing Tang Gui Pi Tang Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and Horses

Veterinary Authorization Required for TCVM Herbal Formulas - TCVM Pet Supply

Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Gui Pi Tang is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula that nourishes Blood and tonifies Spleen Qi to address Spleen Qi and Heart Blood deficiency patterns in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on Gui Pi Tang from Ji Sheng Fang (Formulas from Aid the Living, 1253), written by Yan Yong-He, this twelve-herb classical formula pairs a potent Spleen Qi-tonifying trio (Ren Shen, Huang Qi, Bai Zhu) with a Blood-nourishing pair (Dang Gui, He Shou Wu), a Heart Blood-nourishing and Shen-calming pair (Long Yan Rou, Yuan Zhi), a Spleen-supporting and Shen-calming herb (Fu Ling), a Qi and Blood-harmonizing herb (Da Zao), a Qi-moving herb (Chuan Mu Xiang), a middle Jiao-warming herb (Gan Jiang), and a harmonizing herb (Zhi Gan Cao) to address both the root Spleen Qi deficiency and the Heart Blood deficiency, Shen disturbance, and fatigue that arise from Spleen Qi failing to generate and contain Blood. Available in concentrated powder, concentrated capsules, and teapills. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs. May be used for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. 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

  • Spleen Qi tonification and Blood generation: Ren Shen strongly tonifies Yuan Qi, Spleen Qi, and Lung Qi as the primary Qi-tonifying chief herb; Huang Qi tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi, strengthens Wei Qi, and supports the Spleen's function of containing Blood within the vessels, working with Ren Shen as the primary Spleen Qi-tonifying pair; Bai Zhu tonifies Spleen Qi, dries Dampness, and supports the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions, completing the Spleen Qi-tonifying trio; together they form the formula's Spleen Qi-tonifying foundation for sustained Blood generation and the Spleen's Blood-containing function
  • Blood nourishment: Dang Gui nourishes and invigorates Blood and supports smooth Blood flow as the primary Blood-nourishing herb; He Shou Wu nourishes Liver and Kidney Blood and Yin and tonifies Jing, working with Dang Gui as the primary Blood-nourishing pair providing both surface and deep Blood and Yin nourishment; Long Yan Rou nourishes Heart Blood and Yin and calms the Shen as the formula's Heart Blood-nourishing herb; Da Zao tonifies Spleen Qi and Blood, nourishes the Heart, and harmonizes the other herbs, supporting the Qi and Blood-tonifying base; together they form the formula's comprehensive Blood-nourishing layer
  • Shen calming and formula harmonization: Yuan Zhi calms the Shen, opens the Heart orifice, and transforms Phlegm, working with Long Yan Rou as the primary Shen-calming pair addressing Shen disturbance and anxiety from Heart Blood deficiency; Fu Ling tonifies Spleen Qi, calms the Shen, and drains Dampness, supporting both the Spleen Qi-tonifying herbs and the formula's Shen-calming action; Chuan Mu Xiang moves Qi and prevents Qi stagnation from the tonifying herbs as the formula's Qi-moving herb; Gan Jiang warms the Spleen and Stomach and supports the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions to enhance the Qi and Blood-tonifying herbs; Zhi Gan Cao tonifies Qi, moderates, and harmonizes all the herbs in the formula

TCVM Principles

  • Primary action: Nourish Blood, tonify Spleen Qi
  • Classical antecedent: Gui Pi Tang from Ji Sheng Fang (Formulas from Aid the Living), written by Yan Yong-He in 1253
  • Contraindications: None listed
  • Warning: Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs

Available Forms

  • 90g Concentrated Powder: Highly concentrated granule format; mix into food for easy daily administration
  • 0.5g Concentrated Capsules (100 Count): Pre-measured concentrated capsule format for precise, convenient dosing; 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

Concentrated Powder (90g) - Dogs and Cats: 0.1g to 0.25g per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight, twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. One small level scoop holds approximately 0.4g of powder; one large level scoop holds approximately 1.2g.

Concentrated Powder (90g) - Horses: 3g (approximately 2.5 large scoops) twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. One large level scoop holds approximately 1.2g of powder. One 90g concentrated supply lasts approximately 2 weeks at standard equine dosing.

Concentrated Capsules (0.5g) - Dogs and Cats: One 0.5g capsule per 20 to 40 lbs of body weight, twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Concentrated Capsules (0.2g) - Small Dogs and Cats under 10 lbs: One 0.2g capsule once daily when that format is available, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Teapills: Dosing varies; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs. May be used for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate dose and duration for your pet.

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala), White atractylodes rhizome; Chuan Mu Xiang (Vladimiria souliei), Vladimiria root; Da Zao (Ziziphus jujuba), Jujube fruit; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Dong quai root; Fu Ling (Poria cocos), Poria mushroom; Gan Jiang (Zingiber officinale, dried), Dried ginger rhizome; He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum), Fo-ti root; Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus), Astragalus root; Long Yan Rou Raw (Dimocarpus longan, raw), Raw longan fruit flesh; Ren Shen Kirin (Panax ginseng, Kirin grade), Kirin red ginseng root; Yuan Zhi (Polygala tenuifolia), Polygala root; Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis, honey-fried), Honey-fried licorice root.

Inactive ingredients vary by format: concentrated powder contains gluten-free maltodextrin; concentrated capsules contain bovine gelatin and gluten-free maltodextrin; teapills contain activated carbon, botanical wax, and talcum.

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

Active Ingredient TCVM Actions

Gui Pi Tang is a twelve-herb classical formula organized around a Spleen Qi-tonifying trio (Ren Shen, Huang Qi, Bai Zhu), a Blood-nourishing pair (Dang Gui, He Shou Wu), a Heart Blood-nourishing and Shen-calming pair (Long Yan Rou, Yuan Zhi), a Spleen-supporting and Shen-calming herb (Fu Ling), a Qi and Blood-harmonizing herb (Da Zao), a Qi-moving herb (Chuan Mu Xiang), a middle Jiao-warming herb (Gan Jiang), and a harmonizing herb (Zhi Gan Cao):

  • Ren Shen Kirin (Panax ginseng, Kirin grade) - Kirin red ginseng root: The chief herb; strongly tonifies Yuan Qi, Spleen Qi, and Lung Qi and generates fluids; the most potent Qi tonic in the Chinese materia medica and the primary Spleen Qi-tonifying agent in the formula; Kirin ginseng is a specific grade of Korean red ginseng processed to enhance its warming and tonifying properties, making it particularly suited for this warming Blood and Qi-tonifying formula
  • Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus) - Astragalus root: Tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi, strengthens Wei Qi, and supports the Spleen's function of containing Blood within the vessels; works with Ren Shen as the primary Spleen Qi-tonifying pair and directly addresses the Spleen failing to govern and contain Blood, one of the key clinical presentations of this formula
  • Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala) - White atractylodes rhizome: Tonifies Spleen Qi, dries Dampness, and supports the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions; completes the Spleen Qi-tonifying trio alongside Ren Shen and Huang Qi, providing the Spleen Qi foundation for sustained Blood generation and preventing Dampness accumulation from the tonifying herbs
  • Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Dong quai root: Nourishes and invigorates Blood and supports smooth Blood flow; the primary Blood-nourishing deputy addressing the Blood deficiency component of the pattern alongside the Qi-tonifying herbs, with its gentle Blood-invigorating action preventing Blood stasis from forming as Blood is nourished
  • He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) - Fo-ti root: Nourishes Liver and Kidney Blood and Yin and tonifies Jing; works with Dang Gui as the primary Blood-nourishing pair, providing deep Liver and Kidney Blood and Yin nourishment alongside the Spleen Qi-tonifying base and addressing the deeper Jing and Yin component of chronic Blood deficiency patterns
  • Long Yan Rou Raw (Dimocarpus longan, raw) - Raw longan fruit flesh: Nourishes Heart Blood and Yin and calms the Shen; the primary Heart Blood-nourishing and Shen-calming herb, directly addressing the Shen disturbance, restlessness, and anxiety arising from Heart Blood deficiency failing to nourish and anchor the Shen; the raw form is used for its gentler, more moistening Heart Blood-nourishing properties
  • Yuan Zhi (Polygala tenuifolia) - Polygala root: Calms the Shen, quiets the spirit, opens the Heart orifice, and transforms Phlegm; works with Long Yan Rou as the primary Shen-calming pair, addressing Shen disturbance and anxiety from Heart Blood deficiency with its orifice-opening and Phlegm-transforming action complementing Long Yan Rou's gentle Heart Blood-nourishing and Shen-calming approach
  • Fu Ling (Poria cocos) - Poria mushroom: Tonifies Spleen Qi, calms the Shen, and drains Dampness; supports the Spleen Qi-tonifying herbs from below, contributes a gentle Shen-calming action alongside the Shen-calming pair, and prevents Dampness accumulation from the warming and tonifying herbs in the formula
  • Da Zao (Ziziphus jujuba) - Jujube fruit: Tonifies Spleen Qi and Blood, nourishes the Heart, and moderates the actions of the other herbs; the harmonizing Blood and Qi-tonifying herb supporting the formula's Qi and Blood-tonifying base while softening the interactions among the more warming and tonifying agents
  • Chuan Mu Xiang (Vladimiria souliei) - Vladimiria root: Moves Qi and supports the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions; the formula's essential Qi-moving herb, preventing Qi stagnation from the rich tonifying herbs and ensuring smooth Qi flow through the Spleen and Stomach to support the absorption and distribution of the formula's Qi and Blood-tonifying agents
  • Gan Jiang (Zingiber officinale, dried) - Dried ginger rhizome: Warms the Spleen and Stomach, disperses interior Cold, and supports the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions; warms the middle Jiao to enhance the effectiveness of the Spleen Qi-tonifying herbs and support the absorption and distribution of the formula's Qi and Blood-tonifying agents; dried ginger (Gan Jiang) is used rather than fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang) for its deeper, more warming and interior-penetrating properties suited to the formula's Spleen-warming goal
  • Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis, honey-fried) - Honey-fried licorice root: Tonifies Qi, moderates the actions of all the herbs in the formula, and harmonizes the formula; the classical harmonizing herb moderating the more warming and tonifying herbs and supporting the Qi-tonifying base; the honey-fried (Zhi) form is more tonifying and warming than raw Gan Cao, making it appropriate for this Spleen Qi and Blood-tonifying formula

Potential Drug Interactions

Gui Pi Tang contains potent Qi-tonifying herbs including Ren Shen Kirin (Korean red ginseng root), Huang Qi (astragalus root), and Bai Zhu (white atractylodes rhizome), alongside Blood-nourishing herbs including Dang Gui (dong quai root), He Shou Wu (fo-ti root), and Long Yan Rou (longan fruit flesh), Shen-calming herbs including Yuan Zhi (polygala root) and Fu Ling (poria mushroom), and a middle Jiao-warming herb Gan Jiang (dried ginger rhizome), which may affect coagulation, hormone modulation, sedative drug interactions, immune function, and liver metabolism. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs. 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, sedative or anxiolytic medications, immunosuppressive medications, and pets managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. May be used for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your pet's condition, current medications, and laboratory results.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What conditions is Gui Pi Tang used for in TCVM?

Gui Pi Tang is one of the most widely used classical formulas in Chinese medicine for Spleen Qi and Heart Blood deficiency patterns, where Spleen Qi deficiency has led to insufficient Blood generation and the Heart Blood deficiency that results from it. Holistic veterinarians commonly recommend it for dogs, cats, and horses with patterns of fatigue, Shen disturbance, restlessness, or anxiety rooted in Spleen Qi and Heart Blood deficiency, as well as for patterns where Spleen Qi deficiency has led to the Spleen failing to contain Blood within the vessels. No contraindications are listed for this formula. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate TCVM pattern diagnosis before recommending Gui Pi Tang.

How is Gui Pi Tang administered, and what are the dosing guidelines?

Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance. For the 90g concentrated powder, the dose for dogs and cats is 0.1g to 0.25g per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian; the small scoop holds approximately 0.4g, and the large scoop holds approximately 1.2g. For horses, the standard dose is 3g (approximately 2.5 large scoops) twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. For 0.5g concentrated capsules, the guideline is one capsule per 20 to 40 lbs of body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. For small dogs and cats under 10 lbs, one 0.2g capsule once daily when that format is available, or as directed by your veterinarian. Teapills can be hidden in food or a soft treat; dosing varies, and your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs. May be used for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian.

What is the significance of the classical source Ji Sheng Fang for this formula?

Ji Sheng Fang (Formulas from Aid the Living) was written by Yan Yong-He in 1253 during the Song dynasty and is one of the foundational texts of classical Chinese medicine. Gui Pi Tang is one of the most celebrated formulas from this text and has been in continuous clinical use for over 770 years, making it one of the most time-tested Blood and Qi-tonifying formulas in the Chinese materia medica. Its enduring clinical relevance reflects the precision of its formulation for Spleen Qi and Heart Blood deficiency patterns, and its adaptation for veterinary use in dogs, cats, and horses reflects the same underlying TCVM pattern recognition applied across species.

What is the difference between Gan Jiang and Sheng Jiang, and why does Gui Pi Tang use Gan Jiang?

Gan Jiang (dried ginger) and Sheng Jiang (fresh ginger) are two processing forms of the same plant with meaningfully different actions in Chinese medicine. Sheng Jiang is fresh, more dispersing, and primarily used to release the exterior, warm the Stomach, and stop nausea. Gan Jiang is dried, more warming and penetrating, and primarily used to warm the Spleen and Stomach, disperse interior Cold, and support the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions. Gui Pi Tang uses Gan Jiang because the formula's primary goal is to warm the middle Jiao and support the Spleen's Qi-generating and Blood-generating functions from the interior, rather than to disperse exterior Cold or stop nausea. The warming and interior-penetrating nature of Gan Jiang makes it the appropriate form for a Spleen Qi and Blood-tonifying formula.

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