Jing Tang Su Zi Jiang Qi Concentrated 0.5g Capsules (100 Count) **ON SALE**

{"id":8085733638214,"title":"Jing Tang Su Zi Jiang Qi Concentrated 0.5g Capsules (100 Count) **ON SALE**","handle":"jing-tang-su-zi-jiang-qi-concentrated-0-5g-capsules-100-on-sale","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/2110\/5457\/files\/veterinary_authorizaton_required_for_tcvm_herbal_formulas_240x240.jpg?v=1787081808\" alt=\"Veterinary Authorization Required for TCVM Herbal Formulas - TCVM Pet Supply\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRecommended by holistic veterinarians, \u003cstrong\u003eJing Tang Su Zi Jiang Qi\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula that transforms Phlegm, strengthens Kidney Yang, and descends Qi from the Upper Jiao to the Lower Jiao to address patterns of Kidney Yang deficiency with Phlegm obstructing the Lung and Qi failing to descend in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang from \u003cem\u003eTai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang\u003c\/em\u003e (Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era, 1080), written by Chen Shi-Wen et al., this ten-herb formula combines a primary Qi-descending and Phlegm-transforming pair (Zi Su Zi, Qian Hu), Stomach-harmonizing and Phlegm-drying herbs (Ban Xia, Hou Po), Lung-warming and Kidney Yang-tonifying herbs (Gan Jiang, Rou Gui), Blood-nourishing and moisture-providing herbs (Dang Gui, Da Zao), a surface-releasing and Lung Qi-dispersing herb (Zi Su Ye), and a harmonizing herb (Gan Cao) to address the combined Phlegm obstruction, Qi counterflow, and Kidney Yang deficiency underlying the respiratory pattern. Available as concentrated 0.5g capsules (100 count). Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs. May be used as needed 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat It Supports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQi descending and Phlegm transformation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zi Su Zi descends Lung Qi, transforms Phlegm, and stops cough as the formula's primary Qi-descending and Phlegm-transforming chief herb; Qian Hu descends Lung Qi, disperses Wind-Heat, and transforms Phlegm, working with Zi Su Zi as the primary Qi-descending pair to drive accumulated Qi and Phlegm downward from the Upper Jiao; Ban Xia dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, and harmonizes the Stomach, addressing the Phlegm accumulation at its source; Hou Po moves Qi, dries Dampness, and descends rebellious Stomach Qi, reinforcing the formula's Qi-descending and Damp-drying action; Zi Su Ye disperses Wind, releases the exterior, and moves Lung Qi, supporting the upper layer of the formula's Qi-moving and Phlegm-clearing action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKidney Yang strengthening and Qi anchoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rou Gui warms and tonifies Kidney Yang, warms the Spleen, and leads Fire back to its source, addressing the Kidney Yang deficiency root that underlies the Qi failing to descend and be anchored by the Kidney; Gan Jiang warms the Spleen and Stomach Yang, disperses interior Cold, and warms the Lung, supporting Kidney Yang tonification and addressing the Cold-Damp component that generates Phlegm when Kidney Yang is deficient; together they address the Kidney Yang deficiency that prevents the Kidney from grasping and anchoring Qi descending from the Lung\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood nourishment, moisture preservation, and formula harmonization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dang Gui nourishes Blood and invigorates Blood, providing the Blood nourishment needed to prevent the formula's warming and drying herbs from consuming Blood and Yin while strengthening Kidney Yang; Da Zao tonifies the Spleen and Stomach Qi, nourishes Blood, and moderates the formula's pungent, warming herbs, providing gentle moistening and harmonizing support; Gan Cao harmonizes the actions of all the herbs, supports Spleen Qi, and moderates the potency of the formula's warming and drying herbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTCVM Principles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transform Phlegm, strengthen Kidney Yang to support normal breathing, descend Qi from the Upper Jiao to the Lower Jiao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassical antecedent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang from \u003cem\u003eTai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang\u003c\/em\u003e (Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era), written by Chen Shi-Wen et al. in 1080\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContraindications:\u003c\/strong\u003e None listed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e May be used as needed for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAvailable Forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.5g Concentrated Capsules (100 Count):\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-measured concentrated capsule format for precise, convenient dosing; can be given directly or hidden in food or a soft treat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated Capsules (0.5g) - Dogs and Cats:\u003c\/strong\u003e One 0.5g capsule per 20 to 40 lbs of body weight, twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eStop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs. May be used as needed for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate dose and duration for your pet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eActive ingredients: Ban Xia (Pinellia ternata), Pinellia rhizome; Da Zao (Ziziphus jujuba), Jujube fruit; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Dong quai root; Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis), Licorice root; Gan Jiang (Zingiber officinale), Dried ginger rhizome; Hou Po (Magnolia obovata), Magnolia bark; Qian Hu (Peucedanum praeruptorum), Peucedanum root; Rou Gui (Cinnamomum cassia), Cinnamon bark; Zi Su Ye (Perilla frutescens), Perilla leaf; Zi Su Zi (Perilla frutescens), Perilla seed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eInactive ingredients: Bovine gelatin and gluten-free maltodextrin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eActive Ingredient TCVM Actions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSu Zi Jiang Qi is a ten-herb formula organized around a primary Qi-descending and Phlegm-transforming pair (Zi Su Zi, Qian Hu), Phlegm-drying and Stomach Qi-descending herbs (Ban Xia, Hou Po), a Lung Qi-dispersing and surface-releasing herb (Zi Su Ye), Kidney Yang-warming herbs (Rou Gui, Gan Jiang), Blood-nourishing and moistening herbs (Dang Gui, Da Zao), and a harmonizing herb (Gan Cao):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZi Su Zi (Perilla frutescens) - Perilla seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Descends Lung Qi, transforms Phlegm, stops cough, and moistens the intestines; the formula's primary Qi-descending and Phlegm-transforming chief herb, directly addressing the Qi counterflow and Phlegm obstruction in the Upper Jiao by driving accumulated Lung Qi and Phlegm downward; Zi Su Zi's specific combination of Qi-descending and Phlegm-transforming actions makes it the most appropriate chief herb for patterns of Phlegm obstructing the Lung with Qi counterflow and failure to descend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQian Hu (Peucedanum praeruptorum) - Peucedanum root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Descends Lung Qi, disperses Wind-Heat, and transforms Phlegm; works with Zi Su Zi as the primary Qi-descending pair, providing complementary Qi-descending and Phlegm-transforming action with a Wind-dispersing component that addresses any Wind-Heat element accompanying the Phlegm and Qi counterflow pattern in the Upper Jiao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBan Xia (Pinellia ternata) - Pinellia rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends rebellious Stomach Qi, and harmonizes the Stomach; the formula's primary Phlegm-drying herb, addressing Phlegm accumulation at its Damp-generating source in the Stomach and Spleen and descending rebellious Stomach Qi alongside the formula's Lung Qi-descending herbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHou Po (Magnolia obovata) - Magnolia bark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moves Qi, dries Dampness, descends rebellious Stomach Qi, and relieves fullness and distension; reinforces the formula's Qi-descending and Damp-drying action in the Middle Jiao, ensuring Qi and Damp accumulation is addressed at the Stomach and chest level as well as in the Lung channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZi Su Ye (Perilla frutescens) - Perilla leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disperses Wind-Cold, releases the exterior, moves Lung Qi, and harmonizes the Stomach; the formula's surface-releasing and Lung Qi-dispersing herb, working in the upper layer of the formula to disperse any exterior Wind component and move Lung Qi in the exterior channels while the formula's descending herbs drive Qi downward from the Upper Jiao to the Lower Jiao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRou Gui (Cinnamomum cassia) - Cinnamon bark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang, warms the Spleen, disperses Cold, and leads Fire back to its source; the formula's primary Kidney Yang-tonifying herb, addressing the Kidney Yang deficiency root that prevents the Kidney from grasping and anchoring Lung Qi descending from the Upper Jiao; Rou Gui's ability to warm Kidney Yang and lead floating Yang back to the Lower Jiao is essential in formulas addressing the Lung-Kidney axis failure underlying Phlegm-Damp and Qi counterflow respiratory patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGan Jiang (Zingiber officinale) - Dried ginger rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warms the Spleen and Stomach Yang, disperses interior Cold, and warms the Lung; the formula's Spleen Yang-warming and Cold-dispersing herb, supporting Kidney Yang tonification by warming the Spleen Yang to prevent Cold-Damp from generating further Phlegm and addressing the interior Cold component of the Kidney Yang deficiency and Phlegm-Damp pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Dong quai root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishes Blood, invigorates Blood, and moistens the intestines; the formula's Blood-nourishing herb, providing the Blood nourishment needed to prevent the formula's warming, drying, and Qi-moving herbs from consuming Blood and Yin during the treatment course; Dang Gui's inclusion in Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang reflects the classical understanding that Phlegm-Damp and Kidney Yang deficiency patterns often arise in the context of underlying Blood deficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDa Zao (Ziziphus jujuba) - Jujube fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach Qi, nourishes Blood, and moderates the pungent, warming herbs; the formula's gentle Qi- and Blood-tonifying and harmonizing herb, providing moistening and Spleen-supporting action that balances the formula's warming and drying strategy and moderates the potency of Rou Gui and Gan Jiang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) - Licorice root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harmonizes the actions of all the herbs in the formula, supports Spleen and Stomach Qi, and moderates the potency of the warming and drying herbs; the formula's harmonizing herb ensuring the Phlegm-transforming and Yang-warming strategy works together without over-drying or straining Spleen Qi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePotential Drug Interactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSu Zi Jiang Qi contains warming and Kidney Yang-tonifying herbs including Rou Gui (cinnamon bark) and Gan Jiang (dried ginger rhizome), Qi-descending and Phlegm-transforming herbs including Zi Su Zi (perilla seed), Qian Hu (peucedanum root), Ban Xia (pinellia rhizome), and Hou Po (magnolia bark), and Blood-nourishing herbs including Dang Gui (dong quai root), which may affect platelet function, coagulation, GI motility, and drug absorption. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMedication categories warranting extra caution include anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, cardiac medications, medications metabolized by cytochrome P450 enzymes, and pets managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. May be used as needed 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat conditions is Su Zi Jiang Qi used for in TCVM?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSu Zi Jiang Qi is indicated for dogs, cats, and horses with TCVM patterns of Kidney Yang deficiency with Phlegm obstructing the Lung and Qi failing to descend from the Upper Jiao to the Lower Jiao, where Kidney Yang insufficiency has impaired the Kidney's ability to grasp and anchor Lung Qi, and accumulated Phlegm-Damp in the Lung has further obstructed Qi descending. Holistic veterinarians frequently prescribe it as a TCVM respiratory support formula for chronic Phlegm-Damp and Kidney Yang deficiency patterns presenting with signs of Qi counterflow and breathing difficulty. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate TCVM pattern diagnosis before recommending Su Zi Jiang Qi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Su Zi Jiang Qi administered, and what are the dosing guidelines?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance. For dogs and cats using the 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. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs. May be used as needed for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat is Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang, and what is the TCVM rationale for this formula?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSu Zi Jiang Qi Tang (Perilla Fruit Qi-Descending Decoction) is one of the foundational respiratory formulas in Chinese medicine, first recorded in \u003cem\u003eTai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang\u003c\/em\u003e (1080). Its TCVM rationale is built around the classical Chinese medicine understanding of the Lung-Kidney axis: the Lung governs the descending of Qi and the Kidney is responsible for grasping and anchoring the Qi that the Lung sends downward. When Kidney Yang becomes deficient, the Kidney loses its ability to anchor Qi, and Phlegm-Damp generated by the Cold from Kidney Yang deficiency accumulates in the Lung, creating a pattern of Qi counterflow (Qi moving upward instead of descending), Phlegm obstruction in the Upper Jiao, and failure of the Kidney to anchor Qi in the Lower Jiao. Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang addresses this pattern by simultaneously descending Qi from the Upper Jiao (Zi Su Zi, Qian Hu), transforming Phlegm (Ban Xia, Hou Po), warming Kidney Yang to restore the Kidney's Qi-grasping function (Rou Gui, Gan Jiang), and nourishing Blood to prevent the warming and drying herbs from over-consuming Yin and Blood (Dang Gui, Da Zao).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhy does Su Zi Jiang Qi require stopping immediately if the patient develops diarrhea or vomiting?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSu Zi Jiang Qi contains Ban Xia (pinellia rhizome) and Hou Po (magnolia bark), both potent downward-moving and Damp-drying herbs, alongside the warming herbs Rou Gui (cinnamon bark) and Gan Jiang (dried ginger rhizome). In patients whose digestive systems are sensitive to warm, drying herbs, or in patients whose underlying pattern includes Yin deficiency, Blood deficiency, or digestive weakness rather than a true Kidney Yang deficiency and Phlegm-Damp pattern, these herbs may cause GI signs including diarrhea or vomiting. The stop-immediately instruction reflects the standard TCVM clinical caution for formulas combining potent Phlegm-drying and Yang-warming herbs: if the formula is generating GI signs, it may be inappropriate for the patient's current pattern or dose. 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Based on Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang from \u003cem\u003eTai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang\u003c\/em\u003e (Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era, 1080), written by Chen Shi-Wen et al., this ten-herb formula combines a primary Qi-descending and Phlegm-transforming pair (Zi Su Zi, Qian Hu), Stomach-harmonizing and Phlegm-drying herbs (Ban Xia, Hou Po), Lung-warming and Kidney Yang-tonifying herbs (Gan Jiang, Rou Gui), Blood-nourishing and moisture-providing herbs (Dang Gui, Da Zao), a surface-releasing and Lung Qi-dispersing herb (Zi Su Ye), and a harmonizing herb (Gan Cao) to address the combined Phlegm obstruction, Qi counterflow, and Kidney Yang deficiency underlying the respiratory pattern. Available as concentrated 0.5g capsules (100 count). Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs. May be used as needed 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat It Supports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQi descending and Phlegm transformation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zi Su Zi descends Lung Qi, transforms Phlegm, and stops cough as the formula's primary Qi-descending and Phlegm-transforming chief herb; Qian Hu descends Lung Qi, disperses Wind-Heat, and transforms Phlegm, working with Zi Su Zi as the primary Qi-descending pair to drive accumulated Qi and Phlegm downward from the Upper Jiao; Ban Xia dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, and harmonizes the Stomach, addressing the Phlegm accumulation at its source; Hou Po moves Qi, dries Dampness, and descends rebellious Stomach Qi, reinforcing the formula's Qi-descending and Damp-drying action; Zi Su Ye disperses Wind, releases the exterior, and moves Lung Qi, supporting the upper layer of the formula's Qi-moving and Phlegm-clearing action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKidney Yang strengthening and Qi anchoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rou Gui warms and tonifies Kidney Yang, warms the Spleen, and leads Fire back to its source, addressing the Kidney Yang deficiency root that underlies the Qi failing to descend and be anchored by the Kidney; Gan Jiang warms the Spleen and Stomach Yang, disperses interior Cold, and warms the Lung, supporting Kidney Yang tonification and addressing the Cold-Damp component that generates Phlegm when Kidney Yang is deficient; together they address the Kidney Yang deficiency that prevents the Kidney from grasping and anchoring Qi descending from the Lung\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood nourishment, moisture preservation, and formula harmonization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dang Gui nourishes Blood and invigorates Blood, providing the Blood nourishment needed to prevent the formula's warming and drying herbs from consuming Blood and Yin while strengthening Kidney Yang; Da Zao tonifies the Spleen and Stomach Qi, nourishes Blood, and moderates the formula's pungent, warming herbs, providing gentle moistening and harmonizing support; Gan Cao harmonizes the actions of all the herbs, supports Spleen Qi, and moderates the potency of the formula's warming and drying herbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTCVM Principles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transform Phlegm, strengthen Kidney Yang to support normal breathing, descend Qi from the Upper Jiao to the Lower Jiao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassical antecedent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang from \u003cem\u003eTai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang\u003c\/em\u003e (Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era), written by Chen Shi-Wen et al. in 1080\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContraindications:\u003c\/strong\u003e None listed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e May be used as needed for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAvailable Forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.5g Concentrated Capsules (100 Count):\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-measured concentrated capsule format for precise, convenient dosing; can be given directly or hidden in food or a soft treat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated Capsules (0.5g) - Dogs and Cats:\u003c\/strong\u003e One 0.5g capsule per 20 to 40 lbs of body weight, twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eStop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs. May be used as needed for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate dose and duration for your pet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eActive ingredients: Ban Xia (Pinellia ternata), Pinellia rhizome; Da Zao (Ziziphus jujuba), Jujube fruit; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Dong quai root; Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis), Licorice root; Gan Jiang (Zingiber officinale), Dried ginger rhizome; Hou Po (Magnolia obovata), Magnolia bark; Qian Hu (Peucedanum praeruptorum), Peucedanum root; Rou Gui (Cinnamomum cassia), Cinnamon bark; Zi Su Ye (Perilla frutescens), Perilla leaf; Zi Su Zi (Perilla frutescens), Perilla seed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eInactive ingredients: Bovine gelatin and gluten-free maltodextrin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eActive Ingredient TCVM Actions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSu Zi Jiang Qi is a ten-herb formula organized around a primary Qi-descending and Phlegm-transforming pair (Zi Su Zi, Qian Hu), Phlegm-drying and Stomach Qi-descending herbs (Ban Xia, Hou Po), a Lung Qi-dispersing and surface-releasing herb (Zi Su Ye), Kidney Yang-warming herbs (Rou Gui, Gan Jiang), Blood-nourishing and moistening herbs (Dang Gui, Da Zao), and a harmonizing herb (Gan Cao):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZi Su Zi (Perilla frutescens) - Perilla seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Descends Lung Qi, transforms Phlegm, stops cough, and moistens the intestines; the formula's primary Qi-descending and Phlegm-transforming chief herb, directly addressing the Qi counterflow and Phlegm obstruction in the Upper Jiao by driving accumulated Lung Qi and Phlegm downward; Zi Su Zi's specific combination of Qi-descending and Phlegm-transforming actions makes it the most appropriate chief herb for patterns of Phlegm obstructing the Lung with Qi counterflow and failure to descend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQian Hu (Peucedanum praeruptorum) - Peucedanum root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Descends Lung Qi, disperses Wind-Heat, and transforms Phlegm; works with Zi Su Zi as the primary Qi-descending pair, providing complementary Qi-descending and Phlegm-transforming action with a Wind-dispersing component that addresses any Wind-Heat element accompanying the Phlegm and Qi counterflow pattern in the Upper Jiao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBan Xia (Pinellia ternata) - Pinellia rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends rebellious Stomach Qi, and harmonizes the Stomach; the formula's primary Phlegm-drying herb, addressing Phlegm accumulation at its Damp-generating source in the Stomach and Spleen and descending rebellious Stomach Qi alongside the formula's Lung Qi-descending herbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHou Po (Magnolia obovata) - Magnolia bark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moves Qi, dries Dampness, descends rebellious Stomach Qi, and relieves fullness and distension; reinforces the formula's Qi-descending and Damp-drying action in the Middle Jiao, ensuring Qi and Damp accumulation is addressed at the Stomach and chest level as well as in the Lung channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZi Su Ye (Perilla frutescens) - Perilla leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disperses Wind-Cold, releases the exterior, moves Lung Qi, and harmonizes the Stomach; the formula's surface-releasing and Lung Qi-dispersing herb, working in the upper layer of the formula to disperse any exterior Wind component and move Lung Qi in the exterior channels while the formula's descending herbs drive Qi downward from the Upper Jiao to the Lower Jiao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRou Gui (Cinnamomum cassia) - Cinnamon bark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang, warms the Spleen, disperses Cold, and leads Fire back to its source; the formula's primary Kidney Yang-tonifying herb, addressing the Kidney Yang deficiency root that prevents the Kidney from grasping and anchoring Lung Qi descending from the Upper Jiao; Rou Gui's ability to warm Kidney Yang and lead floating Yang back to the Lower Jiao is essential in formulas addressing the Lung-Kidney axis failure underlying Phlegm-Damp and Qi counterflow respiratory patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGan Jiang (Zingiber officinale) - Dried ginger rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warms the Spleen and Stomach Yang, disperses interior Cold, and warms the Lung; the formula's Spleen Yang-warming and Cold-dispersing herb, supporting Kidney Yang tonification by warming the Spleen Yang to prevent Cold-Damp from generating further Phlegm and addressing the interior Cold component of the Kidney Yang deficiency and Phlegm-Damp pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Dong quai root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishes Blood, invigorates Blood, and moistens the intestines; the formula's Blood-nourishing herb, providing the Blood nourishment needed to prevent the formula's warming, drying, and Qi-moving herbs from consuming Blood and Yin during the treatment course; Dang Gui's inclusion in Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang reflects the classical understanding that Phlegm-Damp and Kidney Yang deficiency patterns often arise in the context of underlying Blood deficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDa Zao (Ziziphus jujuba) - Jujube fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach Qi, nourishes Blood, and moderates the pungent, warming herbs; the formula's gentle Qi- and Blood-tonifying and harmonizing herb, providing moistening and Spleen-supporting action that balances the formula's warming and drying strategy and moderates the potency of Rou Gui and Gan Jiang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) - Licorice root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harmonizes the actions of all the herbs in the formula, supports Spleen and Stomach Qi, and moderates the potency of the warming and drying herbs; the formula's harmonizing herb ensuring the Phlegm-transforming and Yang-warming strategy works together without over-drying or straining Spleen Qi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePotential Drug Interactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSu Zi Jiang Qi contains warming and Kidney Yang-tonifying herbs including Rou Gui (cinnamon bark) and Gan Jiang (dried ginger rhizome), Qi-descending and Phlegm-transforming herbs including Zi Su Zi (perilla seed), Qian Hu (peucedanum root), Ban Xia (pinellia rhizome), and Hou Po (magnolia bark), and Blood-nourishing herbs including Dang Gui (dong quai root), which may affect platelet function, coagulation, GI motility, and drug absorption. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMedication categories warranting extra caution include anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, cardiac medications, medications metabolized by cytochrome P450 enzymes, and pets managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. May be used as needed 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat conditions is Su Zi Jiang Qi used for in TCVM?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSu Zi Jiang Qi is indicated for dogs, cats, and horses with TCVM patterns of Kidney Yang deficiency with Phlegm obstructing the Lung and Qi failing to descend from the Upper Jiao to the Lower Jiao, where Kidney Yang insufficiency has impaired the Kidney's ability to grasp and anchor Lung Qi, and accumulated Phlegm-Damp in the Lung has further obstructed Qi descending. Holistic veterinarians frequently prescribe it as a TCVM respiratory support formula for chronic Phlegm-Damp and Kidney Yang deficiency patterns presenting with signs of Qi counterflow and breathing difficulty. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate TCVM pattern diagnosis before recommending Su Zi Jiang Qi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Su Zi Jiang Qi administered, and what are the dosing guidelines?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance. For dogs and cats using the 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. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs. May be used as needed for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat is Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang, and what is the TCVM rationale for this formula?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSu Zi Jiang Qi Tang (Perilla Fruit Qi-Descending Decoction) is one of the foundational respiratory formulas in Chinese medicine, first recorded in \u003cem\u003eTai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang\u003c\/em\u003e (1080). Its TCVM rationale is built around the classical Chinese medicine understanding of the Lung-Kidney axis: the Lung governs the descending of Qi and the Kidney is responsible for grasping and anchoring the Qi that the Lung sends downward. When Kidney Yang becomes deficient, the Kidney loses its ability to anchor Qi, and Phlegm-Damp generated by the Cold from Kidney Yang deficiency accumulates in the Lung, creating a pattern of Qi counterflow (Qi moving upward instead of descending), Phlegm obstruction in the Upper Jiao, and failure of the Kidney to anchor Qi in the Lower Jiao. Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang addresses this pattern by simultaneously descending Qi from the Upper Jiao (Zi Su Zi, Qian Hu), transforming Phlegm (Ban Xia, Hou Po), warming Kidney Yang to restore the Kidney's Qi-grasping function (Rou Gui, Gan Jiang), and nourishing Blood to prevent the warming and drying herbs from over-consuming Yin and Blood (Dang Gui, Da Zao).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhy does Su Zi Jiang Qi require stopping immediately if the patient develops diarrhea or vomiting?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSu Zi Jiang Qi contains Ban Xia (pinellia rhizome) and Hou Po (magnolia bark), both potent downward-moving and Damp-drying herbs, alongside the warming herbs Rou Gui (cinnamon bark) and Gan Jiang (dried ginger rhizome). In patients whose digestive systems are sensitive to warm, drying herbs, or in patients whose underlying pattern includes Yin deficiency, Blood deficiency, or digestive weakness rather than a true Kidney Yang deficiency and Phlegm-Damp pattern, these herbs may cause GI signs including diarrhea or vomiting. The stop-immediately instruction reflects the standard TCVM clinical caution for formulas combining potent Phlegm-drying and Yang-warming herbs: if the formula is generating GI signs, it may be inappropriate for the patient's current pattern or dose. Stop administration and contact your authorizing veterinarian immediately if any GI signs or other unusual signs develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}