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Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Herbsmith Rx Codonopsis Support Energy is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula that tonifies Spleen Qi and supports vitality in horses experiencing fatigue, exhaustion, or the demands of heavy training, travel, showing, or racing. By maintaining Spleen Qi, this formula supports the body's natural ability to derive maximum energy from every meal, resulting in a gradual, sustained progression toward liveliness and overall health. Available in traditional powder (500g, 900g, 1200g) and Flax Plus (30-day and 60-day supply); the Flax Plus format includes a six-tablespoon scoop. Dosing varies by body weight and health condition; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance. Not for use longer than six months; not a substitute for appropriate rest.
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Active ingredients: Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) - Codonopsis root; Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala) - Atractylodes rhizome; Fu Ling (Poria cocos) - Poria; Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) - Licorice root.
Inactive ingredients (Flax Plus only): Ground Flax Seed. Traditional Powder contains no inactive ingredients.
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Codonopsis Support Energy is a four-herb classical formula structured around the Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen) framework, targeting Spleen Qi deficiency with a precise, well-balanced combination:
Herbsmith Rx Codonopsis Support Energy contains Qi-tonifying herbs (Dang Shen, Bai Zhu) and a harmonizing herb (Gan Cao/Licorice root) that may interact with certain medications. This formula is a warming and tonifying blend; horses on prescription medications should use it under veterinary supervision, as herb-drug interaction research in horses remains limited. Do not use in easily excitable or irritable horses, or in horses with fever of any origin.
Medication categories warranting extra caution include corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs (Gan Cao may potentiate or interact with steroid metabolism), diuretics or medications affecting potassium levels (licorice root may affect fluid and electrolyte balance with long-term use), and horses managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. Not for use longer than six months. If the horse becomes irritable following administration, discontinue use. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your horse's condition, current medications, and laboratory results.
VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation
Codonopsis Support Energy is most commonly recommended for horses with TCVM patterns of Spleen Qi deficiency presenting as fatigue, low vitality, poor performance, or difficulty recovering from the demands of training, travel, showing, or racing. It can also be used proactively before demanding periods to support the horse's natural energy production before Qi deficiency sets in. It is a warming and tonifying formula, so it is not appropriate for horses that are easily excitable, irritable, or running a fever.
For the traditional powder, administer two tablespoons twice daily for the first 20 days, then two tablespoons once daily. For the Flax Plus format, administer one scoop (six-tablespoon scoop included) twice daily for the first 20 days, then one scoop daily. Mix into grain for easy administration. If the horse is reluctant to eat the herbs, begin with small amounts and gradually increase, or choose the Flax Plus version, which most horses accept readily. Confirm dosing for horses of other weights with your authorizing veterinarian.
Because this formula supports the body's natural Qi production through nutrition rather than acting as a direct stimulant, the response is a gradual progression toward improved vitality and liveliness. Most horse owners begin to notice meaningful changes within 2 to 4 weeks of consistent use. This formula is intended for short-to-medium-term use only; do not administer for longer than six months, and it is not a substitute for appropriate rest and recovery. After completing a course of Codonopsis Support Energy, you may consider Herbsmith Rehmannia Tonify Yin to help prevent fatigue and sustain the energy gains achieved.
Yes, and Herbsmith specifically recommends transitioning to Herbsmith Rehmannia Tonify Yin after a course of Codonopsis Support Energy to prolong and sustain energy. The Flax Plus format also combines the herbal formula with ground flaxseed, providing additional Omega-3 support for joints, coat, and cardiovascular health in a single daily feeding. When combining with other supplements or prescription medications, always consult your authorizing veterinarian to ensure compatibility with your horse's full health protocol.
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