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Kan Essentials Eucommia & Rehmannia Combination (You Gui Wan)

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Kan Essentials Eucommia & Rehmannia Combination (You Gui Wan)

Kan Essentials Eucommia and Rehmannia Combination (You Gui Wan, Restore the Right Pill) is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula formulated to tonify and warm Kidney Yang and tonify Kidney Essence to support renal health, reproductive health, musculoskeletal comfort, and cold tolerance. Recommended by holistic veterinarians, this classical formula was first published in 1624 in The Collected Treatises of Zhang Jing Yue and is considered an unmitigated tonic of Kidney Yang and Essence. It draws inspiration from Rehmannia Eight Combination (Ba Wei Di Huang Wan) while providing a stronger, more focused Yang-tonifying action. Available in liquid and tablet forms. Dosing varies by species and body weight - your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.

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What It Supports

  • Kidney Yang and Essence tonification: Tonifies and warms Kidney Yang and tonifies Kidney Essence to address the root deficiency driving cold sensitivity, urinary, and musculoskeletal symptoms
  • Cold tolerance and vitality: Addresses occasional chills, cold extremities, preference for lying in the sun, and aversion to cold associated with Kidney Yang deficiency
  • Renal and urinary support: Supports renal health and addresses occasional urinary incontinence and water retention in the lower extremities in patterns of Kidney Yang deficiency
  • Musculoskeletal and reproductive support: Addresses occasional low back and knee weakness or stiffness and supports reproductive health in patterns of Kidney Yang and Essence deficiency

TCVM Principles

  • Primary action: Tonifies and warms Kidney Yang and tonifies Kidney Essence
  • Pattern addressed: Kidney Yang deficiency and Kidney Essence deficiency; in Chinese physiology, Yang is stored in the right Kidney (the Gate of Vitality) - this formula is an unmitigated tonic of that Yang; not recommended for animals with Dampness - consult your TCVM veterinarian to confirm the appropriate pattern diagnosis
  • Approach: Draws from Rehmannia Eight Combination (Ba Wei Di Huang Wan) for its Yin-preserving and Essence-tonifying core (Zhi Fu Zi, Rou Gui, Shu Di Huang, Shan Zhu Yu, Shan Yao), then adds stronger Yang-tonifying herbs (Du Zhong, Bu Gu Zhi, Tu Si Zi) and Blood and Yin nourishing herbs (Dang Gui Shen, Gou Qi Zi) for a more focused and potent Kidney Yang tonic effect

Available Forms

  • 1 oz Liquid: Concentrated liquid extract; easy to mix into food or administer directly
  • 4 oz Liquid: Larger liquid supply for ongoing use
  • 8 oz Liquid: Bulk liquid supply for extended use or multi-pet households
  • 60 Tablets - 500mg: Convenient tablet format; can be given directly or hidden in food
  • 120 Tablets - 500mg: Mid-size tablet supply for ongoing use
  • 300 Tablets - 500mg: Largest tablet supply; ideal for long-term use

Ingredients

Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa, prepared), Du Zhong (Eucommia ulmoides, bark), Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus officinalis), Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea corylifolia), Dang Gui Shen (Angelica sinensis, root body), Zhi Fu Zi (Aconitum carmichaelii, prepared), Gou Qi Zi (Lycium barbarum), Rou Gui (Cinnamomum cassia, bark), Shan Yao (Dioscorea opposita), Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta chinensis)

Inactive ingredients vary by form; liquid extracts contain alcohol and water; tablets may contain excipients standard to tablet manufacturing.

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Active Ingredient TCVM Actions

Eucommia and Rehmannia Combination draws its Yin-preserving and Essence-tonifying core from Rehmannia Eight Combination (Ba Wei Di Huang Wan), then adds stronger Yang-tonifying herbs for a more focused and potent Kidney Yang tonic effect. Each herb plays a precise role in warming, tonifying, and preserving Kidney Yang and Essence.

  • Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa, prepared) - Prepared Rehmannia Root: Tonifies Kidney Yin and Blood and preserves Essence; drawn from Rehmannia Eight Combination as the primary Yin and Blood tonic to balance the formula's warming Yang herbs
  • Du Zhong (Eucommia ulmoides, bark) - Eucommia Bark: Tonifies Kidney Yang and Liver Yin; strengthens the sinews and bones; addresses occasional low back and knee weakness and stiffness
  • Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus officinalis) - Asiatic Cornelian Cherry / Cornus Fruit: Nourishes Liver Blood and Yin, astringes Kidney Essence leakage, and supports healthy urinary function; drawn from Rehmannia Eight Combination
  • Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea corylifolia) - Psoralea Fruit / Scurfy Pea Fruit: Tonifies Kidney Yang and warms the Gate of Vitality; added to the original formula to enhance Yang-tonifying action together with Tu Si Zi
  • Dang Gui Shen (Angelica sinensis, root body) - Dong Quai Root Body / Chinese Angelica: Nourishes Liver Blood weakened by Kidney Yang deficiency; supports the Yin-preserving balance of the formula
  • Zhi Fu Zi (Aconitum carmichaelii, prepared) - Prepared Aconite Root: Strongly warms Kidney Yang and the Gate of Vitality; drawn from Rehmannia Eight Combination; prepared form is used to reduce toxicity while preserving its powerful warming action
  • Gou Qi Zi (Lycium barbarum) - Lycium Fruit / Goji Berry: Tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin; relieves occasional low back and knee weakness and stiffness; provides Yin balance to the formula's warming Yang herbs
  • Rou Gui (Cinnamomum cassia, bark) - Chinese Cinnamon Bark: Warms Kidney Yang and the Gate of Vitality, disperses Cold in the Lower Burner; drawn from Rehmannia Eight Combination
  • Shan Yao (Dioscorea opposita) - Chinese Yam Rhizome: Tonifies Spleen, Lung, and Kidney Qi; astringes Essence to help avoid dryness; drawn from Rehmannia Eight Combination
  • Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta chinensis) - Chinese Dodder Seed / Cuscuta Seed: Tonifies Kidney Yang and Essence; supports reproductive health; works with Bu Gu Zhi to enhance the formula's Yang-tonifying action beyond the Rehmannia Eight Combination base

Potential Drug Interactions

Eucommia and Rehmannia Combination contains several potent Chinese herbs, including strongly warming Yang tonics (notably prepared Aconite root and Cinnamon bark) and Yin-nourishing herbs with known cardiovascular, renal, and endocrine activity. Because herb-drug interaction research in dogs and cats is limited, pets taking prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision. Avoid use in animals with Dampness.

Extra caution may be appropriate for pets receiving cardiac medications, thyroid medications, reproductive hormones, urinary medications, or multiple prescription medications. Your veterinarian can determine whether Eucommia and Rehmannia Combination is appropriate based on your pet's condition, medications, and laboratory results.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eucommia and Rehmannia Combination used for in TCVM?

In Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Eucommia and Rehmannia Combination (You Gui Wan) is traditionally used to tonify and warm Kidney Yang and tonify Kidney Essence. Known as Restore the Right Pill, it is considered an unmitigated tonic of Kidney Yang and Essence, indicated for patterns of Kidney Yang and Essence deficiency, commonly used to support renal health, reproductive health, cold tolerance, and musculoskeletal comfort in dogs and cats.

How is Eucommia and Rehmannia Combination administered?

Eucommia and Rehmannia Combination is available in liquid extract (1 oz, 4 oz, or 8 oz) or 500mg tablets (60, 120, or 300 count). Liquid can be mixed into food or administered directly; tablets can be given directly or hidden in food. Dosing varies by species and body weight - your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.

How long does it take to see results?

Results vary by individual and the severity of the pattern. Kidney Yang and Essence deficiency patterns often require consistent use over several weeks to months before significant improvement is seen. Some animals may show earlier improvement in cold tolerance and energy. Your authorizing veterinarian can help set appropriate expectations based on your pet's TCVM diagnosis.

Can Eucommia and Rehmannia Combination be combined with other medications or supplements?

Always consult your veterinarian before combining Eucommia and Rehmannia Combination with other medications or supplements. Your authorizing veterinarian will monitor for potential interactions through routine lab work and diagnostic testing. Key interactions to discuss include cardiac medications, thyroid medications, and reproductive hormones. See the Potential Drug Interactions section above for details.

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  • What is the daily dose for a 4kg cat, please?

    Hi, thank you for your email!

    As per the manufacturer, Kan Herbal, the daily dosing is 1/4 tab or 5-10 drops of Tincture up to three times daily with meals for 1-10 lbs. cats 

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