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Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Herbsmith Rx Mai Men Dong Tang supports Stomach Yin, traditional fluid nourishment, and digestive comfort in dogs, cats, and horses. Its six listed ingredients combine Mai Men Dong for Yin nourishment with prepared Ban Xia for descending rebellious Qi, while Ren Shen, Jing Mi, Da Zao, and Gan Cao contribute Qi support and harmonization. This approach is selected for a veterinarian-confirmed Stomach Yin deficiency pattern with digestive disharmony, rather than for every cause of nausea or reduced appetite. Available as powder mixed into food; dogs and cats use the Canine Blend, while horses use the Equine/Horse Blend. Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.
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Confirm the dog dose at the overlapping 80 lb boundary. If a horse initially refuses the Equine/Horse Blend, introduce a small amount in grain and gradually increase until accustomed to the taste, or as directed by your veterinarian. Numeric doses and the horse schedule are preserved from the existing listing, not independently manufacturer-verified. Continue only for the prescribed duration, or as directed by your veterinarian; the subsequent schedule is not a blanket recommendation for indefinite maintenance. Veterinary authorization is required. Stop administration and contact your veterinarian for suspected adverse reactions or persistent digestive upset. Oral irritation, drooling, swelling, or difficulty swallowing requires prompt attention; breathing difficulty is an emergency. Herbal fluid nourishment does not replace necessary hydration support.
Active Ingredients: Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix) - Ophiopogon tuber; Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) - Ginseng root; Jing Mi (Nonglutinous Rice, as listed) - Nonglutinous rice; Da Zao (Jujubae Fructus) - Jujube fruit; Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix) - Licorice root; Zhi Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum) - Prepared Pinellia rhizome.
Inactive Ingredient: Flaxseed.
Source and preparation details: All six ingredient designations are retained from the current listing. Confirm complete botanical species, plant parts, proportions, and blend-specific composition against the manufacturer label. The supplied Pinellia name identifies a prepared ingredient but does not establish ginger processing, its exact method, or testing; raw Pinellia must not be substituted. A large nourishing component does not eliminate Pinellia-related risk. Jing Mi is explicitly listed as rice, so the formula should not be represented as grain-free on this ingredient information. Gan Cao processing and the actual Mai Men Dong-to-Ban Xia ratio remain unverified. Prior comparisons with Ophiopogon Combination or Ophiopogon Powder do not establish identical ingredients, concentrations, or dosing.
VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation
The six ingredients form a Yin-nourishing layer, a descending-Qi layer, and a supporting Qi-nourishing and harmonizing layer. Traditional balance explains their complementary roles without guaranteeing that drying effects or intolerance are fully controlled.
Herbsmith Rx Mai Men Dong Tang contains Ginseng, Licorice, Yin-nourishing Ophiopogon, and prepared Pinellia. Pets taking prescription medications should use the formula under veterinary supervision because herb-drug interaction research in dogs and cats is limited. Horses receiving prescriptions also require review. Traditional Qi support, fluid generation, and Stomach harmonization do not establish the magnitude or direction of a drug interaction for this finished preparation.
Medication categories warranting extra caution include anticoagulant and antiplatelet medicines, insulin and other antidiabetic medicines, stimulants and monoamine oxidase inhibitors, corticosteroids, diuretics, cardiovascular medicines including digoxin, and multiple concurrent prescriptions. Your veterinarian may consider glucose, blood pressure, fluid balance, and electrolytes as clinically appropriate. Stop administration and seek advice for suspected adverse reactions, persistent digestive upset, swelling, or worsening weakness. Oral irritation or difficulty swallowing needs prompt attention; breathing difficulty requires emergency care. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your animal's condition, medications, and laboratory results.
VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation
This listing emphasizes Stomach Yin deficiency with rebellious Qi, where dryness and depleted nourishment accompany digestive disharmony. Mai Men Dong supplies the Yin-nourishing emphasis, while prepared Ban Xia contributes descending-Qi support and the other ingredients nourish and harmonize the Middle. Reduced appetite, nausea, or vomiting requires assessment of the medical cause, not selection from one traditional sign. Vomiting is not an expected normal presentation in horses.
Dogs and cats use the Canine Blend mixed into food. Dogs under 30 lbs receive ½ tsp twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. Dogs 30-80 lbs receive 1 tsp twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. Dogs 80-120 lbs receive 1½ tsp twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. Dogs over 120 lbs receive 2 tsp twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. Cats receive ¼ tsp twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. Confirm the dose at the overlapping 80 lb dog boundary.
For a 1,000 lb horse using the Equine/Horse Blend, give two tablespoons twice daily in grain, or as directed by your veterinarian. Continue the initial schedule for 20 days, or as directed by your veterinarian. Then give two tablespoons once daily in grain, or as directed by your veterinarian. If initially refused, introduce a small amount in grain and gradually increase until accustomed to the taste, or as directed by your veterinarian. Continue only for the prescribed duration, or as directed by your veterinarian. Do not wait for the course to end before seeking care for persistent or worsening signs.
Your veterinarian reviews appetite, digestive signs, hydration, body condition, tongue and pulse, medication use, and the underlying clinical diagnosis. Fixed 2-to-4-week or 2-to-3-month improvement timelines are not established. Repeated vomiting, inability to retain water, blood, or marked weakness needs prompt care. A dog with distension and unproductive retching needs emergency attention, and a horse with colic or reduced manure needs prompt assessment. Herbal fluid nourishment is not a substitute for drinking water or prescribed fluid therapy.
The traditional strategy combines nourishment with descending rebellious Qi rather than relying on nourishment alone. Prepared Ban Xia contributes that descending function despite its drying character. The classical proportional concept does not verify this product's ratio or demonstrate that Mai Men Dong fully prevents drying or irritation. Confirm the manufacturer's proportions and processing rather than assuming a 7:1 ratio or ginger preparation. Do not add raw Pinellia or alter the blend yourself.
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