{"id":6869321941062,"title":"Herbsmith Rx Frankincense Relieve Soreness Herbal Formula for Cats and Dogs","handle":"herbsmith-rx-frankincense-relieve-soreness-herbal-formula-for-cats-and","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, Herbsmith Rx Frankincense Relieve Soreness is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula that moves Blood, resolves acute Blood Stasis, and supports normal healing after everyday activity, exercise, and exertion in dogs and cats. From a TCVM perspective, normal everyday activity and exercise can lead to acute stasis or stagnation of Blood in the channels and tissues of the active areas. With time, this acute Blood Stasis obstructs the flow of Qi to the affected area, producing the stiffness, stagnation, and tissue discomfort of post-activity Blood Stagnation. Frankincense Relieve Soreness is a focused six-herb formula built around San Qi (Notoginseng root) - the most important single herb in the TCVM materia medica for acute traumatic and post-activity Blood Stasis - combined with five complementary Blood-invigorating and channel-opening herbs that move Blood, open the channels, and restore normal Qi and Blood flow to the affected tissues. This formula's gentle, harmonizing character makes it appropriate for both short-term acute use after activity or exertion and regular daily use in active dogs and cats that benefit from ongoing Blood-moving channel support. Available in powder (75g-1200g) for dogs and cats and tablets (90-count, 270-count, 900mg) for dogs. Dosing varies by 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\u003ePrecaution: Not to be used in pregnant pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003eAcute Blood Stasis in the channels and tissues following everyday activity, exercise, and exertion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Normal everyday activity and exercise produce micro-level Blood Stasis in the channels and tissues of the active areas; in TCVM, this acute post-activity Blood Stagnation is the channel-level mechanism behind the stiffness and tissue discomfort that follows normal exertion; resolving this acute Blood Stasis promptly with Blood-invigorating herbs restores normal Qi and Blood flow and supports the return of normal function as quickly as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSan Qi-centered acute Blood Stasis resolution as the formula's primary therapeutic mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Qi (Notoginseng root) is the formula's chief herb and most clinically specific action; San Qi is unique in the TCVM materia medica for its ability to simultaneously invigorate Blood and stop bleeding - it powerfully resolves Blood Stasis without weakening the Blood, and specifically targets acute, fresh Blood Stasis in the channels and tissues; no other single herb in TCVM combines Blood Stasis resolution with Blood nourishment and hemostatic action in the same herb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplementary Blood invigoration and channel opening to complete the acute stasis-resolving strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e The classical Ru Xiang-Mo Yao pair (Frankincense and Myrrh) and Hong Hua (Carthamus\/Safflower) provide the Blood-invigorating and channel-opening action that extends San Qi's stasis-resolving effect through the channels and collaterals of the affected areas; Dang Gui nourishes and moves Blood to ensure the channels are replenished after stasis is resolved; Niu Xi directs the combined action downward and strengthens the sinews and bones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort-term acute and long-term everyday activity support:\u003c\/strong\u003e The formula's gentle and harmonizing character - six focused herbs without the powerful Kidney Yang-tonifying or deep constitutional action of larger formulas - makes it appropriate both as an acute post-activity formula used following specific exertion events and as an everyday maintenance formula for active dogs that benefit from regular Blood-moving channel support; it can be utilized for short-term or regular daily use as directed by your authorizing 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);\"\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 Invigorate Blood and resolve acute Blood Stasis in the channels and tissues, move Qi to restore normal channel flow through the affected areas, open the channels and collaterals to deliver the formula's Blood-moving action to the affected tissues, nourish Blood to prevent depletion from the Blood-invigorating herbs, and strengthen the sinews and bones through the formula's directional herb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproach:\u003c\/strong\u003e In TCVM, everyday activity and exercise produce physiological levels of Blood Stasis in the channels and tissues of the working areas. This is a normal consequence of normal activity: the exertion of active limbs and tissues drives Blood through the channels at a rate that can leave micro-level stagnation in the local channel network. In young, healthy animals with strong Qi and robust channel circulation, the body's own channel-clearing mechanisms resolve this physiological Blood Stasis quickly. In older animals, animals in intensive training, or animals with any degree of constitutional Qi or Blood deficiency, this physiological Blood Stasis may resolve more slowly, and the cumulative effect of repeated unresolved activity-related Blood Stasis can develop into chronic channel stagnation with more complex presentations. Frankincense Relieve Soreness provides targeted herbal support for the acute resolution of this post-activity Blood Stasis before it can accumulate into chronic stagnation. The formula's six-herb composition reflects a focused, acute-use strategy: San Qi as the chief Blood Stasis-resolving herb, the Ru Xiang-Mo Yao pair as the primary channel-level Blood-invigorating combination, Hong Hua for broad-channel Blood invigoration, Dang Gui for Blood nourishment and mild Blood movement, and Niu Xi for sinew and bone strengthening and downward direction of the formula's action. This focused strategy differs from the broader sixteen-herb constitutional approach of Corydalis Relieve Soreness and is appropriate for the acute, activity-related Blood Stasis that everyday active dogs and cats generate through normal movement.\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\u003e75g Powder - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starter size; mix into food twice daily. Appropriate for cats and small dogs or short-term acute use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e150g Powder - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-size supply for small to medium dogs or a 1-2 month supply for cats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500g Powder - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard supply for medium to large dogs; appropriate for ongoing everyday activity support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e900g Powder - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger supply for big dogs or multi-pet households.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1200g Powder - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulk size for very large dogs or extended everyday activity use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90-Count Tablets (900 mg) - Canine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tablet form for dogs; easy to administer in a soft treat or with food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e270-Count Tablets (900 mg) - Canine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended tablet supply for consistent ongoing everyday activity support in dogs.\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: San Qi (Panax notoginseng) - Notoginseng root (Tian Qi); Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Angelica root (Tang Kuei); Ru Xiang (Boswellia carterii) - Frankincense resin (Boswellia); Mo Yao (Commiphora myrrha) - Myrrh resin; Hong Hua (Carthamus tinctorius) - Carthamus flower (Safflower); Niu Xi (Achyranthes bidentata) - Achyranthes root (Huai Niu Xi).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eInactive ingredients: Flaxseed (in all powder forms).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot to be used in pregnant pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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);\"\u003eFrankincense Relieve Soreness is a focused six-herb formula built around San Qi (Notoginseng) as the chief acute Blood Stasis-resolving herb, supported by the classical Ru Xiang-Mo Yao pair for channel-level Blood invigoration, Hong Hua for broad-channel Blood movement, Dang Gui for Blood nourishment, and Niu Xi for sinew strengthening and directional action:\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\u003eSan Qi (Panax notoginseng) - Notoginseng root (Tian Qi):\u003c\/strong\u003e The chief herb and the most clinically important herb in this formula; San Qi is unique in the TCVM materia medica for its dual ability to simultaneously invigorate Blood and resolve Blood Stasis while also stopping bleeding and consolidating Blood; no other single herb combines powerful Blood Stasis resolution with hemostatic action in the same herb; San Qi specifically targets fresh, acute Blood Stasis in the channels and tissues - the physiological Blood Stagnation generated by everyday activity and exercise - and resolves it without depleting the Blood; this makes San Qi the ideal chief herb for a formula designed to manage the acute Blood Stasis of normal daily activity rather than the chronic, constitutional Blood Stagnation of complex musculoskeletal presentations; also tonifies Qi and supports tissue healing in the affected areas.\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) - Angelica root (Tang Kuei):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishes and invigorates Liver Blood, harmonizes the Blood, and moves Blood Stasis; the formula's Blood-nourishing and Blood-moving herb; the whole root preparation provides both nourishing and moving action in a single herb; nourishes the Blood to ensure the channels are adequately replenished with healthy Blood after the acute stasis is resolved, and moves Blood to contribute to the stasis-resolving action alongside San Qi; also prevents the other Blood-invigorating herbs from over-depleting the Blood through their dispersing action, maintaining the Blood volume and quality needed for sustained normal channel circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRu Xiang (Boswellia carterii) - Frankincense resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The formula's namesake and the first half of the classical Ru Xiang-Mo Yao (Frankincense-Myrrh) pair; invigorates Blood, moves Qi, reduces local swelling, and relaxes sinew tension in the channels of the affected areas; Ru Xiang acts primarily at the Qi level within the Blood-invigorating strategy, moving the Qi whose stagnation develops secondary to the acute Blood Stasis; when Blood stagnates in the channels, Qi also stagnates in the affected area; Ru Xiang's Qi-moving action restores the Qi-level circulation needed to sustain Blood movement through the local channels; also known in Western research as Boswellia for its musculoskeletal support properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMo Yao (Commiphora myrrha) - Myrrh resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The second half of the classical Ru Xiang-Mo Yao pair; invigorates Blood, disperses Blood Stasis at the Blood level, reduces local swelling, and supports tissue healing; while Ru Xiang acts at the Qi level, Mo Yao acts more deeply at the Blood level to disperse the accumulated Blood Stasis in the channels and tissues; together, Ru Xiang and Mo Yao provide a complementary paired action addressing both the Qi and Blood dimensions of the acute channel stagnation: Ru Xiang moves the Qi whose stagnation perpetuates the Blood Stasis, and Mo Yao disperses the Blood Stasis directly at the Blood level; this paired action is significantly more effective than either herb alone for acute channel-level Blood and Qi stagnation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHong Hua (Carthamus tinctorius) - Carthamus flower (Safflower):\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates Blood, opens channels and collaterals broadly, and disperses Blood Stasis throughout the channel network; extends the formula's Blood-invigorating action through the broader channel network beyond the local area of acute stasis; while San Qi, Ru Xiang, and Mo Yao provide the primary acute stasis-resolving action in the directly affected tissues and channels, Hong Hua ensures the restored Blood movement is propagated through the surrounding channel network, preventing the peripheral stagnation that can develop around a primary area of acute Blood Stasis; its broad channel-opening action also prepares the channels for the restored Blood circulation that follows stasis resolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNiu Xi (Achyranthes bidentata) - Achyranthes root (Huai Niu Xi):\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates Blood, opens channels and collaterals of the lower limbs, strengthens the sinews and bones, nourishes the Liver and Kidneys, and guides the formula's action downward to the lower body and limbs; the formula's directional herb and sinew-bone-strengthening herb; Niu Xi ensures the formula's Blood-invigorating and Qi-moving action is directed to the lower body and hindlimb channels where post-activity Blood Stasis most commonly presents in dogs following exercise; also strengthens the sinews and bones of the lower limbs through its Liver and Kidney-nourishing action, supporting the structural integrity of the active musculoskeletal structures that generate the physiological Blood Stasis this formula is designed to resolve.\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);\"\u003eHerbsmith Rx Frankincense Relieve Soreness contains San Qi (Notoginseng), which has both Blood-invigorating and hemostatic properties, Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) and Hong Hua (Safflower\/Carthamus) with Blood-invigorating properties, and Ru Xiang (Boswellia) and Mo Yao (Myrrh), which are the classical Frankincense-Myrrh Blood-invigorating pair. Do not use this formula in pregnant pets. Dogs and cats on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision.\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 (San Qi, Dang Gui, Hong Hua, Ru Xiang, and Mo Yao all have Blood-invigorating properties; concurrent use with warfarin, heparin, aspirin, or other anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications warrants veterinary monitoring), NSAIDs used concurrently for musculoskeletal management (Ru Xiang\/Boswellia has well-documented anti-inflammatory properties; coordination with your veterinarian is advised when combining with pharmaceutical approaches to the same condition), and animals on multiple concurrent prescription medications. 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\u003eNot to be used in pregnant pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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);\"\u003eHow does Frankincense Relieve Soreness differ from Corydalis Relieve Soreness, and how do I know which one is right for my dog or cat?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThese two formulas address different stages and patterns of Qi and Blood Stagnation. Frankincense Relieve Soreness is a focused six-herb formula built around San Qi (Notoginseng) for acute, post-activity Blood Stasis - the fresh, physiological Blood Stagnation that normal everyday activity and exercise generate in active animals. Its gentle, harmonizing character makes it appropriate for short-term acute use after activity or exertion, and for regular everyday maintenance in active dogs. Corydalis Relieve Soreness is a sixteen-herb formula addressing chronic, multi-layered Qi and Blood Stagnation with a constitutional Kidney Yang-tonifying dimension - appropriate for animals with chronic musculoskeletal stagnation, complex mixed presentations, or recurring stagnation driven by constitutional Kidney deficiency. Your authorizing veterinarian can determine which formula matches your pet's specific TCVM pattern and whether combining both formulas is appropriate for a specific presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Frankincense Relieve Soreness administered, and what are the recommended doses?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFor the powder, mix directly into your pet's food twice daily. For dogs: under 30 lbs, give 1\/2 teaspoon twice daily; 30-80 lbs, give 1 teaspoon twice daily; 80-120 lbs, give 1-1\/2 teaspoons twice daily; over 120 lbs, give 2 teaspoons twice daily. For cats: give 1\/4 teaspoon twice daily. For tablets (dogs only): under 10 lbs, give 1\/2 tablet twice daily; 11-30 lbs, give 1 tablet twice daily; 31-50 lbs, give 2 tablets twice daily; 51-80 lbs, give 3 tablets twice daily; over 80 lbs, give 4 tablets twice daily. Administer as prescribed by your authorizing veterinarian. Do not use this formula in pregnant pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhy is San Qi (Notoginseng) the chief herb in this formula rather than Corydalis or another Blood-invigorating herb?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSan Qi is uniquely appropriate as the chief herb for an acute post-activity Blood Stasis formula because of its dual Blood Stasis-resolving and hemostatic action. Most Blood-invigorating herbs move Blood in one direction - they invigorate and disperse; San Qi is one of the very few herbs in the TCVM materia medica that can simultaneously invigorate Blood and resolve stasis while also consolidating and stopping bleeding. This dual action makes San Qi especially suited to the acute, fresh Blood Stasis of post-activity stagnation, where tissues are actively recovering from the micro-level disruption of vigorous exercise; San Qi resolves acute stasis without over-dispersing or depleting the Blood, supporting normal healing while restoring channel circulation. It is also uniquely specific to acute, fresh Blood Stasis rather than chronic, established stagnation, making it the ideal chief herb for a formula designed to be used acutely following activity or daily in active animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCan Frankincense Relieve Soreness be used daily in active dogs, and is it appropriate for long-term use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYes - this formula is specifically designed to be appropriate for both short-term acute use following specific activity events and for regular daily use in active dogs that benefit from ongoing Blood-moving channel support. The formula's focused six-herb composition and gentle harmonizing character reflect an intentional design for both acute and everyday use: it does not contain the powerful Kidney Yang-tonifying herbs or the deep-acting constitutional herbs of larger formulas, and it is built around San Qi, which resolves acute Blood Stasis without depleting the Blood. For very active working dogs, sporting dogs, or dogs in training, regular daily use provides ongoing support for the physiological Blood Stasis that daily activity generates. 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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, Herbsmith Rx Frankincense Relieve Soreness is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula that moves Blood, resolves acute Blood Stasis, and supports normal healing after everyday activity, exercise, and exertion in dogs and cats. From a TCVM perspective, normal everyday activity and exercise can lead to acute stasis or stagnation of Blood in the channels and tissues of the active areas. With time, this acute Blood Stasis obstructs the flow of Qi to the affected area, producing the stiffness, stagnation, and tissue discomfort of post-activity Blood Stagnation. Frankincense Relieve Soreness is a focused six-herb formula built around San Qi (Notoginseng root) - the most important single herb in the TCVM materia medica for acute traumatic and post-activity Blood Stasis - combined with five complementary Blood-invigorating and channel-opening herbs that move Blood, open the channels, and restore normal Qi and Blood flow to the affected tissues. This formula's gentle, harmonizing character makes it appropriate for both short-term acute use after activity or exertion and regular daily use in active dogs and cats that benefit from ongoing Blood-moving channel support. Available in powder (75g-1200g) for dogs and cats and tablets (90-count, 270-count, 900mg) for dogs. Dosing varies by 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\u003ePrecaution: Not to be used in pregnant pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003eAcute Blood Stasis in the channels and tissues following everyday activity, exercise, and exertion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Normal everyday activity and exercise produce micro-level Blood Stasis in the channels and tissues of the active areas; in TCVM, this acute post-activity Blood Stagnation is the channel-level mechanism behind the stiffness and tissue discomfort that follows normal exertion; resolving this acute Blood Stasis promptly with Blood-invigorating herbs restores normal Qi and Blood flow and supports the return of normal function as quickly as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSan Qi-centered acute Blood Stasis resolution as the formula's primary therapeutic mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Qi (Notoginseng root) is the formula's chief herb and most clinically specific action; San Qi is unique in the TCVM materia medica for its ability to simultaneously invigorate Blood and stop bleeding - it powerfully resolves Blood Stasis without weakening the Blood, and specifically targets acute, fresh Blood Stasis in the channels and tissues; no other single herb in TCVM combines Blood Stasis resolution with Blood nourishment and hemostatic action in the same herb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplementary Blood invigoration and channel opening to complete the acute stasis-resolving strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e The classical Ru Xiang-Mo Yao pair (Frankincense and Myrrh) and Hong Hua (Carthamus\/Safflower) provide the Blood-invigorating and channel-opening action that extends San Qi's stasis-resolving effect through the channels and collaterals of the affected areas; Dang Gui nourishes and moves Blood to ensure the channels are replenished after stasis is resolved; Niu Xi directs the combined action downward and strengthens the sinews and bones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort-term acute and long-term everyday activity support:\u003c\/strong\u003e The formula's gentle and harmonizing character - six focused herbs without the powerful Kidney Yang-tonifying or deep constitutional action of larger formulas - makes it appropriate both as an acute post-activity formula used following specific exertion events and as an everyday maintenance formula for active dogs that benefit from regular Blood-moving channel support; it can be utilized for short-term or regular daily use as directed by your authorizing 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);\"\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 Invigorate Blood and resolve acute Blood Stasis in the channels and tissues, move Qi to restore normal channel flow through the affected areas, open the channels and collaterals to deliver the formula's Blood-moving action to the affected tissues, nourish Blood to prevent depletion from the Blood-invigorating herbs, and strengthen the sinews and bones through the formula's directional herb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproach:\u003c\/strong\u003e In TCVM, everyday activity and exercise produce physiological levels of Blood Stasis in the channels and tissues of the working areas. This is a normal consequence of normal activity: the exertion of active limbs and tissues drives Blood through the channels at a rate that can leave micro-level stagnation in the local channel network. In young, healthy animals with strong Qi and robust channel circulation, the body's own channel-clearing mechanisms resolve this physiological Blood Stasis quickly. In older animals, animals in intensive training, or animals with any degree of constitutional Qi or Blood deficiency, this physiological Blood Stasis may resolve more slowly, and the cumulative effect of repeated unresolved activity-related Blood Stasis can develop into chronic channel stagnation with more complex presentations. Frankincense Relieve Soreness provides targeted herbal support for the acute resolution of this post-activity Blood Stasis before it can accumulate into chronic stagnation. The formula's six-herb composition reflects a focused, acute-use strategy: San Qi as the chief Blood Stasis-resolving herb, the Ru Xiang-Mo Yao pair as the primary channel-level Blood-invigorating combination, Hong Hua for broad-channel Blood invigoration, Dang Gui for Blood nourishment and mild Blood movement, and Niu Xi for sinew and bone strengthening and downward direction of the formula's action. This focused strategy differs from the broader sixteen-herb constitutional approach of Corydalis Relieve Soreness and is appropriate for the acute, activity-related Blood Stasis that everyday active dogs and cats generate through normal movement.\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\u003e75g Powder - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starter size; mix into food twice daily. Appropriate for cats and small dogs or short-term acute use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e150g Powder - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-size supply for small to medium dogs or a 1-2 month supply for cats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500g Powder - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard supply for medium to large dogs; appropriate for ongoing everyday activity support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e900g Powder - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger supply for big dogs or multi-pet households.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1200g Powder - Canine\/Feline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulk size for very large dogs or extended everyday activity use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90-Count Tablets (900 mg) - Canine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tablet form for dogs; easy to administer in a soft treat or with food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e270-Count Tablets (900 mg) - Canine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended tablet supply for consistent ongoing everyday activity support in dogs.\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: San Qi (Panax notoginseng) - Notoginseng root (Tian Qi); Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Angelica root (Tang Kuei); Ru Xiang (Boswellia carterii) - Frankincense resin (Boswellia); Mo Yao (Commiphora myrrha) - Myrrh resin; Hong Hua (Carthamus tinctorius) - Carthamus flower (Safflower); Niu Xi (Achyranthes bidentata) - Achyranthes root (Huai Niu Xi).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eInactive ingredients: Flaxseed (in all powder forms).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot to be used in pregnant pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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);\"\u003eFrankincense Relieve Soreness is a focused six-herb formula built around San Qi (Notoginseng) as the chief acute Blood Stasis-resolving herb, supported by the classical Ru Xiang-Mo Yao pair for channel-level Blood invigoration, Hong Hua for broad-channel Blood movement, Dang Gui for Blood nourishment, and Niu Xi for sinew strengthening and directional action:\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\u003eSan Qi (Panax notoginseng) - Notoginseng root (Tian Qi):\u003c\/strong\u003e The chief herb and the most clinically important herb in this formula; San Qi is unique in the TCVM materia medica for its dual ability to simultaneously invigorate Blood and resolve Blood Stasis while also stopping bleeding and consolidating Blood; no other single herb combines powerful Blood Stasis resolution with hemostatic action in the same herb; San Qi specifically targets fresh, acute Blood Stasis in the channels and tissues - the physiological Blood Stagnation generated by everyday activity and exercise - and resolves it without depleting the Blood; this makes San Qi the ideal chief herb for a formula designed to manage the acute Blood Stasis of normal daily activity rather than the chronic, constitutional Blood Stagnation of complex musculoskeletal presentations; also tonifies Qi and supports tissue healing in the affected areas.\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) - Angelica root (Tang Kuei):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishes and invigorates Liver Blood, harmonizes the Blood, and moves Blood Stasis; the formula's Blood-nourishing and Blood-moving herb; the whole root preparation provides both nourishing and moving action in a single herb; nourishes the Blood to ensure the channels are adequately replenished with healthy Blood after the acute stasis is resolved, and moves Blood to contribute to the stasis-resolving action alongside San Qi; also prevents the other Blood-invigorating herbs from over-depleting the Blood through their dispersing action, maintaining the Blood volume and quality needed for sustained normal channel circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRu Xiang (Boswellia carterii) - Frankincense resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The formula's namesake and the first half of the classical Ru Xiang-Mo Yao (Frankincense-Myrrh) pair; invigorates Blood, moves Qi, reduces local swelling, and relaxes sinew tension in the channels of the affected areas; Ru Xiang acts primarily at the Qi level within the Blood-invigorating strategy, moving the Qi whose stagnation develops secondary to the acute Blood Stasis; when Blood stagnates in the channels, Qi also stagnates in the affected area; Ru Xiang's Qi-moving action restores the Qi-level circulation needed to sustain Blood movement through the local channels; also known in Western research as Boswellia for its musculoskeletal support properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMo Yao (Commiphora myrrha) - Myrrh resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The second half of the classical Ru Xiang-Mo Yao pair; invigorates Blood, disperses Blood Stasis at the Blood level, reduces local swelling, and supports tissue healing; while Ru Xiang acts at the Qi level, Mo Yao acts more deeply at the Blood level to disperse the accumulated Blood Stasis in the channels and tissues; together, Ru Xiang and Mo Yao provide a complementary paired action addressing both the Qi and Blood dimensions of the acute channel stagnation: Ru Xiang moves the Qi whose stagnation perpetuates the Blood Stasis, and Mo Yao disperses the Blood Stasis directly at the Blood level; this paired action is significantly more effective than either herb alone for acute channel-level Blood and Qi stagnation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHong Hua (Carthamus tinctorius) - Carthamus flower (Safflower):\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates Blood, opens channels and collaterals broadly, and disperses Blood Stasis throughout the channel network; extends the formula's Blood-invigorating action through the broader channel network beyond the local area of acute stasis; while San Qi, Ru Xiang, and Mo Yao provide the primary acute stasis-resolving action in the directly affected tissues and channels, Hong Hua ensures the restored Blood movement is propagated through the surrounding channel network, preventing the peripheral stagnation that can develop around a primary area of acute Blood Stasis; its broad channel-opening action also prepares the channels for the restored Blood circulation that follows stasis resolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNiu Xi (Achyranthes bidentata) - Achyranthes root (Huai Niu Xi):\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates Blood, opens channels and collaterals of the lower limbs, strengthens the sinews and bones, nourishes the Liver and Kidneys, and guides the formula's action downward to the lower body and limbs; the formula's directional herb and sinew-bone-strengthening herb; Niu Xi ensures the formula's Blood-invigorating and Qi-moving action is directed to the lower body and hindlimb channels where post-activity Blood Stasis most commonly presents in dogs following exercise; also strengthens the sinews and bones of the lower limbs through its Liver and Kidney-nourishing action, supporting the structural integrity of the active musculoskeletal structures that generate the physiological Blood Stasis this formula is designed to resolve.\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);\"\u003eHerbsmith Rx Frankincense Relieve Soreness contains San Qi (Notoginseng), which has both Blood-invigorating and hemostatic properties, Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) and Hong Hua (Safflower\/Carthamus) with Blood-invigorating properties, and Ru Xiang (Boswellia) and Mo Yao (Myrrh), which are the classical Frankincense-Myrrh Blood-invigorating pair. Do not use this formula in pregnant pets. Dogs and cats on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision.\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 (San Qi, Dang Gui, Hong Hua, Ru Xiang, and Mo Yao all have Blood-invigorating properties; concurrent use with warfarin, heparin, aspirin, or other anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications warrants veterinary monitoring), NSAIDs used concurrently for musculoskeletal management (Ru Xiang\/Boswellia has well-documented anti-inflammatory properties; coordination with your veterinarian is advised when combining with pharmaceutical approaches to the same condition), and animals on multiple concurrent prescription medications. 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\u003eNot to be used in pregnant pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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);\"\u003eHow does Frankincense Relieve Soreness differ from Corydalis Relieve Soreness, and how do I know which one is right for my dog or cat?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThese two formulas address different stages and patterns of Qi and Blood Stagnation. Frankincense Relieve Soreness is a focused six-herb formula built around San Qi (Notoginseng) for acute, post-activity Blood Stasis - the fresh, physiological Blood Stagnation that normal everyday activity and exercise generate in active animals. Its gentle, harmonizing character makes it appropriate for short-term acute use after activity or exertion, and for regular everyday maintenance in active dogs. Corydalis Relieve Soreness is a sixteen-herb formula addressing chronic, multi-layered Qi and Blood Stagnation with a constitutional Kidney Yang-tonifying dimension - appropriate for animals with chronic musculoskeletal stagnation, complex mixed presentations, or recurring stagnation driven by constitutional Kidney deficiency. Your authorizing veterinarian can determine which formula matches your pet's specific TCVM pattern and whether combining both formulas is appropriate for a specific presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Frankincense Relieve Soreness administered, and what are the recommended doses?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFor the powder, mix directly into your pet's food twice daily. For dogs: under 30 lbs, give 1\/2 teaspoon twice daily; 30-80 lbs, give 1 teaspoon twice daily; 80-120 lbs, give 1-1\/2 teaspoons twice daily; over 120 lbs, give 2 teaspoons twice daily. For cats: give 1\/4 teaspoon twice daily. For tablets (dogs only): under 10 lbs, give 1\/2 tablet twice daily; 11-30 lbs, give 1 tablet twice daily; 31-50 lbs, give 2 tablets twice daily; 51-80 lbs, give 3 tablets twice daily; over 80 lbs, give 4 tablets twice daily. Administer as prescribed by your authorizing veterinarian. Do not use this formula in pregnant pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhy is San Qi (Notoginseng) the chief herb in this formula rather than Corydalis or another Blood-invigorating herb?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSan Qi is uniquely appropriate as the chief herb for an acute post-activity Blood Stasis formula because of its dual Blood Stasis-resolving and hemostatic action. Most Blood-invigorating herbs move Blood in one direction - they invigorate and disperse; San Qi is one of the very few herbs in the TCVM materia medica that can simultaneously invigorate Blood and resolve stasis while also consolidating and stopping bleeding. This dual action makes San Qi especially suited to the acute, fresh Blood Stasis of post-activity stagnation, where tissues are actively recovering from the micro-level disruption of vigorous exercise; San Qi resolves acute stasis without over-dispersing or depleting the Blood, supporting normal healing while restoring channel circulation. It is also uniquely specific to acute, fresh Blood Stasis rather than chronic, established stagnation, making it the ideal chief herb for a formula designed to be used acutely following activity or daily in active animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCan Frankincense Relieve Soreness be used daily in active dogs, and is it appropriate for long-term use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYes - this formula is specifically designed to be appropriate for both short-term acute use following specific activity events and for regular daily use in active dogs that benefit from ongoing Blood-moving channel support. The formula's focused six-herb composition and gentle harmonizing character reflect an intentional design for both acute and everyday use: it does not contain the powerful Kidney Yang-tonifying herbs or the deep-acting constitutional herbs of larger formulas, and it is built around San Qi, which resolves acute Blood Stasis without depleting the Blood. For very active working dogs, sporting dogs, or dogs in training, regular daily use provides ongoing support for the physiological Blood Stasis that daily activity generates. Use long-term under the supervision of your authorizing veterinarian, who can monitor your pet's response and adjust the protocol as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}