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Clear AllerQi supports pets who do not just get itchy - they run hot, get greasy skin, lick constantly, and flare with shifts in weather. This herbal blend cools Heat, clears Dampness behind "gooey" skin, and supports a healthy histamine response. Ideal for spring and fall allergies, paw licking, and nighttime itching. TCVM-driven formula developed by a veterinarian. Available in powder and tablets. Contains tree nuts (Longan Fruit).
When dogs itch, most people think the allergen is the entire problem. But often, it is the body's response. In TCVM, allergies represent a state of excess Heat and Yang in the body - the immune system is running too hot and overreacting when allergens appear. Over time, that excess Heat burns off the body's Yin (fluids), and Dampness accumulates, showing up as redness, greasy or "gooey" skin, paw licking, odor, ear discharge, and nighttime itching. The Liver governs the smooth flow of Qi through the body; when Liver Qi becomes stagnant and generates Heat, the skin bears the consequences. Understanding this pattern helps choose the right support - rather than chasing individual symptoms, Clear AllerQi addresses the underlying Heat and Dampness driving the allergic response.
Clear AllerQi is a modification of Long Dan Xie Gan Tang (Gentiana Drain the Liver Decoction), one of the most important classical formulas for clearing Liver and Gallbladder Damp-Heat. The original formula addresses Heat in the Liver channel and Damp-Heat in the lower body; the Herbsmith modification adds herbs to nourish Yin, calm the Shen, and address the secondary pattern of Yin deficiency with Blood deficiency that develops when Heat burns chronically over time. The formula works on two levels simultaneously: draining excess Heat and Dampness from the system while protecting and nourishing the Yin and Blood that chronic Heat depletes - this is why it is both effective for acute allergy flares and safe for longer-term daily use.
Sprinkle powder over every meal, mix into a small meatball or cottage cheese, or freeze with broth into cubes. Tablets can be given with meals or hidden in a treat. Give twice daily. For best results, start 2-3 months before allergy season and use consistently - skipping days allows Heat and Dampness to rebuild and symptoms to return.
Note: Not recommended for use in dogs weighing less than 5 lbs.
Powder - Dogs:
Powder - Cats (all adults): 1/4 tsp twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian
Tablets - Dogs:
Tablets - Cats (all adults): 1/2 tablet twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian
Not for use in pregnant animals. If the animal's condition worsens or does not improve, stop product administration and consult your veterinarian. Not for use within 48 hours of surgery or anesthesia. Use caution with concurrent Cyclosporin use. Contains tree nuts (Longan Fruit).
Yes. Hot spots are a sign that the body's immune response is overreacting and the skin is overheating - in TCVM, excess Heat in the Liver channel manifesting at the skin surface. Clear AllerQi addresses that root Heat pattern, helping cool the skin and reduce the inflammatory response that drives hot spot formation, or as directed by your veterinarian.
Yes, though the most important step for food allergies is identifying and eliminating the offending ingredient. While you work to pinpoint the allergen through an elimination diet, Clear AllerQi can help cool the skin and calm the overreaction. For pets whose gut is also affected, pairing Clear AllerQi with GastroCare can help ease ongoing digestive inflammation caused by the allergen, or as directed by your veterinarian.
It depends on how long the allergy pattern has been developing. Mild or newly developed cases may show improvement within a few weeks. Pets who have been allergic for years - running hot, reacting to multiple triggers, with established Heat and Dampness patterns - typically need 2-3 months before significant changes become visible. The herbs build in the system gradually, cooling Heat and clearing Dampness over time. Most pets with chronic allergies benefit from using the allergy regimen for a year or more, or as directed by your veterinarian.
It depends on your pet's allergy history. For true seasonal allergies, start 2-3 months before the usual flare-up window so the herbs can cool Heat, clear Dampness, and support the immune response before triggers arrive - seasonal use may be enough. For pets who have been itchy for years or who react to many different triggers, the body is often in a constant hypersensitive state, and longer daily use creates the deepest rebalancing. Those pets may need daily herbs and cooling foods for many months, sometimes year-round, until the system becomes more resilient, or as directed by your veterinarian.
Yes. Clear AllerQi supports the body's underlying response and pairs well with conventional therapies including antihistamines and steroids. Use caution with concurrent Cyclosporin (Atopica) - consult your veterinarian before combining, or as directed by your veterinarian.
These formulas address different patterns and should not be combined. Support Immunity uses Qi-tonifying herbs (Astragalus, Codonopsis) to strengthen and build the immune system - it is warming and building in nature. Clear AllerQi uses Heat-clearing and Dampness-draining herbs to cool an overactive, overheated immune response - it is cooling and draining in nature. Using both together would work at cross purposes. If your pet has seasonal allergies, use Clear AllerQi during allergy season and consider Support Immunity during non-allergy periods when immune building is the goal, or as directed by your veterinarian.
How long is this administered?
Hi, thank you for your question!
The duration of using Herbsmith Clear AllerQi depends on whether your pet’s allergies are seasonal or chronic (year-round), and how they respond.
• Start 2–3 months before allergy season and continue through the season.
• For pets with year-round allergies, it can be used long-term (safe for daily use).
Always consult your veterinarian before starting new supplements.