Herbsmith Rx Shen Qi Da Bu San for Cats, Dogs and Horses

{"id":6903007641670,"title":"Herbsmith Rx Shen Qi Da Bu San for Cats, Dogs and Horses","handle":"herbsmith-rx-shen-qi-da-bu-san-for-cats-dogs-and-horses","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);\"\u003eHerbsmith Rx Shen Qi Da Bu San is a classical Chinese herbal formula recommended by holistic veterinarians as a broad-spectrum tonic for qi, blood, ying qi, and wei qi in dogs, cats, and horses. Comparable to Ginseng Astragalus Great Tonifying Powder, Big Tonic Teapills, and General Tonic Formula, it tonifies the qi, nourishes the blood, and strengthens the ying and wei qi, addressing general debilitation, fatigue, poor digestion due to spleen and stomach deficiency, and blood deficiency, while supporting the immune response through Huang Qi's wei qi-strengthening action. A two-herb formula with a broad tonic scope, combining the spleen and lung qi-tonifying and blood-nourishing action of Dang Shen with the spleen and lung qi-tonifying, yang-raising, and wei qi-strengthening action of Huang Qi to address the full range of qi, blood, ying, and wei qi deficiency patterns that present as general fatigue, debilitation, poor appetite, digestive weakness, and reduced immune vitality. Well suited for pets and horses recovering from illness or surgery, aging animals with general qi and blood deficiency, and animals with chronic spleen and stomach deficiency presenting with fatigue, poor appetite, loose stools, and reduced vitality. Available as a concentrated powder mixed into food; cats and dogs use the Canine Blend, while horses use the Equine\/Horse Blend. Dosing varies by species and body weight, and 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\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\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\u003eQi tonification and spleen and stomach strengthening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies the spleen and lung qi and strengthens the spleen and stomach using the combined qi-tonifying actions of Dang Shen and Huang Qi, addressing the spleen and stomach qi deficiency root of the fatigue, poor appetite, digestive weakness, and loose stools that characterize the general debilitation pattern, restoring the spleen's transforming and transporting function and the stomach's receiving and ripening function to improve digestion, appetite, and the generation of post-heaven qi from food and fluids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood nourishment and ying qi support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishes the blood and supports the ying qi using Dang Shen's blood-nourishing action, addressing the blood deficiency component of the general debilitation pattern that presents as pallor, lusterless coat, fatigue, and reduced vitality, ensuring the formula provides both qi tonification and blood nourishment simultaneously to address the frequently concurrent qi and blood deficiency that underlies general debilitation in chronically ill or aging animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWei qi strengthening and immune response support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strengthens the wei qi and supports the immune response using Huang Qi's wei qi-tonifying and exterior-securing action, addressing the wei qi deficiency that makes debilitated and chronically ill animals susceptible to repeated infections and slow to recover from illness, stabilizing the body's defensive qi at the exterior to improve resilience and immune vitality over time through sustained 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\u003eGeneral debilitation, fatigue, and recovery support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides broad tonic support for general debilitation and fatigue in dogs, cats, and horses recovering from illness, surgery, or prolonged stress, and in aging animals whose qi, blood, and wei qi have declined with age, addressing the multiple concurrent deficiency patterns (spleen qi, lung qi, blood, ying qi, wei qi) that contribute to the generalized loss of vitality, appetite, and immune resilience that defines the general debilitation pattern.\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 - spleen and lung qi tonification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies the spleen and lung qi using both Dang Shen and Huang Qi as complementary qi tonics addressing the spleen and lung qi deficiency root of the general debilitation pattern; Dang Shen as the gentler, nourishing spleen and stomach qi tonic that also nourishes the blood and ying qi, and Huang Qi as the more warming and ascending spleen and lung qi tonic that additionally raises the yang, secures the exterior, and strengthens the wei qi, together providing broad qi tonification across the spleen, stomach, and lung systems that generates post-heaven qi from food and circulates it as ying and wei qi through the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary action - wei qi fortification and yang raising:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strengthens the wei qi and raises the spleen yang using Huang Qi's specific wei qi-tonifying and yang-raising actions, addressing the exterior vulnerability and immune deficiency that accompany chronic qi deficiency in debilitated animals, and raising the sunken spleen yang to restore the spleen's ascending function and address the fatigue, prolapse tendency, and digestive weakness that arise when chronic spleen qi deficiency leads to yang sinking rather than ascending through the middle jiao.\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\u003ePowder - Canine Blend (for dogs and cats):\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in 75 g, 150 g, 500 g, 900 g, and 1200 g sizes; mix into food at the recommended dose for your pet's weight. Cats and dogs both use this blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowder - Equine\/Horse Blend (for horses only):\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in 150 g, 500 g, 900 g, and 1200 g sizes; mix into grain at the recommended dose for your horse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Dogs (Canine Blend Powder):\u003c\/strong\u003e\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);\"\u003eUnder 30 lbs: ½ tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e30-80 lbs: 1 tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e80-120 lbs: 1½ tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOver 120 lbs: 2 tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Cats (Canine Blend Powder):\u003c\/strong\u003e ¼ tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Horses (Equine\/Horse Blend, 1,000 lb horse):\u003c\/strong\u003e Two tablespoons twice daily for 20 days, then two tablespoons once daily in grain. If the horse initially refuses, start with a small amount mixed into grain and gradually increase until the horse is accustomed to the taste. Most horses will readily accept the herbs in their grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dang Shen (Codonopsis Root), Huang Qi (Astragalus Root)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInactive Ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flaxseed\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\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\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);\"\u003eShen Qi Da Bu San is a two-herb formula combining two of the most important qi tonics in the Chinese materia medica to provide broad qi, blood, ying, and wei qi tonification through complementary and mutually reinforcing actions:\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\u003eDang Shen (Codonopsis Root) - Codonopsis \/ Poor Man's Ginseng:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies the spleen and lung qi, nourishes the blood, and promotes the generation of body fluids; the gentler and more nourishing of the two principal herbs, providing the formula's spleen and stomach qi-tonifying and blood-nourishing foundation and addressing the fatigue, poor appetite, digestive weakness, and blood deficiency component of the general debilitation pattern. Used in this formula in place of Ren Shen (ginseng) to provide sustained qi tonification with a gentler warming nature suited to long-term tonic use in debilitated animals, nourishing both the qi and the blood simultaneously to address the concurrent qi and blood deficiency that characterizes general debilitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuang Qi (Astragalus Root) - Astragalus \/ Milk Vetch Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies the spleen and lung qi, raises the yang, strengthens the wei qi, secures the exterior, and supports the immune response; the more warming and ascending of the two principal herbs, providing the formula's wei qi-strengthening and exterior-securing action that makes Shen Qi Da Bu San effective not only as a general qi tonic but specifically as an immune-support and vitality-restoration formula for debilitated and chronically ill animals. Huang Qi's well-documented immunomodulatory properties in Western research complement its classical TCVM role as the primary wei qi tonic, making it particularly valuable for animals recovering from illness or with reduced immune resilience. Requires monitoring in animals on immunosuppressive medications due to its immune-activating effects.\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);\"\u003eShen Qi Da Bu San contains Huang Qi (Astragalus), which has well-documented immunomodulatory activity and may interact with immunosuppressive medications by counteracting their intended effect. Animals on cyclosporine, corticosteroids, or other immunosuppressive pharmaceuticals should use this formula only under close veterinary supervision, as Huang Qi's immune-activating action may reduce the efficacy of immunosuppression in animals being treated for immune-mediated diseases, organ transplant support, or conditions requiring controlled immune activity. Dang Shen may also have mild effects on blood glucose regulation, warranting monitoring in animals on antidiabetic medications.\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 immunosuppressive medications and corticosteroids (where Huang Qi's immune-activating effects may be clinically significant), antidiabetic medications and insulin, anticoagulant and antiplatelet medications, and any pharmaceutical where immune function or blood glucose stability is an active clinical concern. Your authorizing veterinarian will determine appropriateness based on your animal'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\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\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);\"\u003eWhat conditions is Shen Qi Da Bu San used for in TCVM?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Shen Qi Da Bu San is indicated as a broad-spectrum general tonic for animals presenting with qi, blood, ying qi, and wei qi deficiency, including general debilitation, fatigue, poor appetite, digestive weakness due to spleen and stomach deficiency, blood deficiency, and reduced immune vitality. Comparable to Ginseng Astragalus Great Tonifying Powder, Big Tonic Teapills, and General Tonic Formula, it is particularly well suited for aging animals with generalized qi and blood deficiency, animals recovering from illness or surgery, and animals with chronic spleen and stomach deficiency presenting with fatigue, loose stools, and reduced resilience to repeated infections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Shen Qi Da Bu San administered to dogs, cats, and horses?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMix the powder directly into food or grain at the dose recommended for your animal's species and body weight. Dogs and cats use the Canine Blend; horses use the Equine\/Horse Blend. Dogs and cats receive the formula twice daily; horses receive two tablespoons twice daily for the first 20 days, then once daily for maintenance. If the horse initially refuses, start with a small amount mixed into grain and gradually increase until the horse is accustomed to the taste. Most horses will readily accept the herbs in their grain. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate dose and schedule based on your animal's individual pattern and current health status.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow long does it take to see results with Shen Qi Da Bu San?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMany pets show improvement in energy, appetite, digestion, and general vitality within 4 to 8 weeks of consistent use as the qi and blood are progressively tonified and the spleen and stomach function is restored. Because general debilitation and chronic qi and blood deficiency typically reflect longstanding deficiency patterns rather than acute conditions, a longer course of treatment of 3 to 6 months or more is often needed to fully restore qi and blood levels, stabilize the immune response through sustained wei qi tonification, and maintain the improvement in vitality, digestion, and resilience over time. Your veterinarian will reassess the pattern periodically as the formula takes effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow does Shen Qi Da Bu San differ from other TCVM qi tonic formulas?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eShen Qi Da Bu San is designed as a broad-spectrum general tonic that addresses the full scope of qi, blood, ying qi, and wei qi deficiency simultaneously, making it distinct from more targeted qi tonic formulas that address specific organ systems or patterns. Si Jun Zi Tang, for example, focuses on spleen and stomach qi deficiency without the wei qi-strengthening component; Ba Zhen Tang adds blood tonification through a fuller eight-herb formula; and more specific formulas address lung qi deficiency, kidney qi deficiency, or wei qi deficiency individually. Shen Qi Da Bu San's two-herb composition provides broad tonic coverage with a lower herb-drug interaction profile than more complex formulas, making it appropriate when a comprehensive but well-tolerated general tonic is needed. Your authorizing veterinarian will determine which qi tonic formula best matches your animal's specific TCVM pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-05-20T18:02:43-05:00","created_at":"2022-05-04T11:06:26-05:00","vendor":"Herbsmith Rx","type":"Pet Vitamins \u0026 Supplements","tags":["Herb_Type_Powder","Species_Cat","Species_Dog","Species_Horse","Vendor_Herbsmith_Rx"],"price":7000,"price_min":7000,"price_max":22200,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40032807878726,"title":"Powder - Canine Blend \/ 75 g Powder","option1":"Powder - Canine Blend","option2":"75 g Powder","option3":null,"sku":"HBSQ-75","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":29301811806278,"product_id":6903007641670,"position":2,"created_at":"2022-06-07T03:25:23-05:00","updated_at":"2022-06-07T03:25:24-05:00","alt":"Herbsmith Rx Shen Qi Da Bu San for Cats, Dogs and Horses Powder","width":960,"height":997,"src":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/herbsmith3_969x997px_162aeb95-b15b-497d-9b43-2adb568ad779.jpg?v=1654590324","variant_ids":[40032807878726]},"available":true,"name":"Herbsmith Rx Shen Qi Da Bu San for Cats, Dogs and Horses - 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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);\"\u003eHerbsmith Rx Shen Qi Da Bu San is a classical Chinese herbal formula recommended by holistic veterinarians as a broad-spectrum tonic for qi, blood, ying qi, and wei qi in dogs, cats, and horses. Comparable to Ginseng Astragalus Great Tonifying Powder, Big Tonic Teapills, and General Tonic Formula, it tonifies the qi, nourishes the blood, and strengthens the ying and wei qi, addressing general debilitation, fatigue, poor digestion due to spleen and stomach deficiency, and blood deficiency, while supporting the immune response through Huang Qi's wei qi-strengthening action. A two-herb formula with a broad tonic scope, combining the spleen and lung qi-tonifying and blood-nourishing action of Dang Shen with the spleen and lung qi-tonifying, yang-raising, and wei qi-strengthening action of Huang Qi to address the full range of qi, blood, ying, and wei qi deficiency patterns that present as general fatigue, debilitation, poor appetite, digestive weakness, and reduced immune vitality. Well suited for pets and horses recovering from illness or surgery, aging animals with general qi and blood deficiency, and animals with chronic spleen and stomach deficiency presenting with fatigue, poor appetite, loose stools, and reduced vitality. Available as a concentrated powder mixed into food; cats and dogs use the Canine Blend, while horses use the Equine\/Horse Blend. Dosing varies by species and body weight, and 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\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\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\u003eQi tonification and spleen and stomach strengthening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies the spleen and lung qi and strengthens the spleen and stomach using the combined qi-tonifying actions of Dang Shen and Huang Qi, addressing the spleen and stomach qi deficiency root of the fatigue, poor appetite, digestive weakness, and loose stools that characterize the general debilitation pattern, restoring the spleen's transforming and transporting function and the stomach's receiving and ripening function to improve digestion, appetite, and the generation of post-heaven qi from food and fluids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood nourishment and ying qi support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishes the blood and supports the ying qi using Dang Shen's blood-nourishing action, addressing the blood deficiency component of the general debilitation pattern that presents as pallor, lusterless coat, fatigue, and reduced vitality, ensuring the formula provides both qi tonification and blood nourishment simultaneously to address the frequently concurrent qi and blood deficiency that underlies general debilitation in chronically ill or aging animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWei qi strengthening and immune response support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strengthens the wei qi and supports the immune response using Huang Qi's wei qi-tonifying and exterior-securing action, addressing the wei qi deficiency that makes debilitated and chronically ill animals susceptible to repeated infections and slow to recover from illness, stabilizing the body's defensive qi at the exterior to improve resilience and immune vitality over time through sustained 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\u003eGeneral debilitation, fatigue, and recovery support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides broad tonic support for general debilitation and fatigue in dogs, cats, and horses recovering from illness, surgery, or prolonged stress, and in aging animals whose qi, blood, and wei qi have declined with age, addressing the multiple concurrent deficiency patterns (spleen qi, lung qi, blood, ying qi, wei qi) that contribute to the generalized loss of vitality, appetite, and immune resilience that defines the general debilitation pattern.\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 - spleen and lung qi tonification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies the spleen and lung qi using both Dang Shen and Huang Qi as complementary qi tonics addressing the spleen and lung qi deficiency root of the general debilitation pattern; Dang Shen as the gentler, nourishing spleen and stomach qi tonic that also nourishes the blood and ying qi, and Huang Qi as the more warming and ascending spleen and lung qi tonic that additionally raises the yang, secures the exterior, and strengthens the wei qi, together providing broad qi tonification across the spleen, stomach, and lung systems that generates post-heaven qi from food and circulates it as ying and wei qi through the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary action - wei qi fortification and yang raising:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strengthens the wei qi and raises the spleen yang using Huang Qi's specific wei qi-tonifying and yang-raising actions, addressing the exterior vulnerability and immune deficiency that accompany chronic qi deficiency in debilitated animals, and raising the sunken spleen yang to restore the spleen's ascending function and address the fatigue, prolapse tendency, and digestive weakness that arise when chronic spleen qi deficiency leads to yang sinking rather than ascending through the middle jiao.\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\u003ePowder - Canine Blend (for dogs and cats):\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in 75 g, 150 g, 500 g, 900 g, and 1200 g sizes; mix into food at the recommended dose for your pet's weight. Cats and dogs both use this blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowder - Equine\/Horse Blend (for horses only):\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in 150 g, 500 g, 900 g, and 1200 g sizes; mix into grain at the recommended dose for your horse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Dogs (Canine Blend Powder):\u003c\/strong\u003e\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);\"\u003eUnder 30 lbs: ½ tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e30-80 lbs: 1 tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e80-120 lbs: 1½ tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOver 120 lbs: 2 tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Cats (Canine Blend Powder):\u003c\/strong\u003e ¼ tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Horses (Equine\/Horse Blend, 1,000 lb horse):\u003c\/strong\u003e Two tablespoons twice daily for 20 days, then two tablespoons once daily in grain. If the horse initially refuses, start with a small amount mixed into grain and gradually increase until the horse is accustomed to the taste. Most horses will readily accept the herbs in their grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dang Shen (Codonopsis Root), Huang Qi (Astragalus Root)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInactive Ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flaxseed\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\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\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);\"\u003eShen Qi Da Bu San is a two-herb formula combining two of the most important qi tonics in the Chinese materia medica to provide broad qi, blood, ying, and wei qi tonification through complementary and mutually reinforcing actions:\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\u003eDang Shen (Codonopsis Root) - Codonopsis \/ Poor Man's Ginseng:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies the spleen and lung qi, nourishes the blood, and promotes the generation of body fluids; the gentler and more nourishing of the two principal herbs, providing the formula's spleen and stomach qi-tonifying and blood-nourishing foundation and addressing the fatigue, poor appetite, digestive weakness, and blood deficiency component of the general debilitation pattern. Used in this formula in place of Ren Shen (ginseng) to provide sustained qi tonification with a gentler warming nature suited to long-term tonic use in debilitated animals, nourishing both the qi and the blood simultaneously to address the concurrent qi and blood deficiency that characterizes general debilitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuang Qi (Astragalus Root) - Astragalus \/ Milk Vetch Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies the spleen and lung qi, raises the yang, strengthens the wei qi, secures the exterior, and supports the immune response; the more warming and ascending of the two principal herbs, providing the formula's wei qi-strengthening and exterior-securing action that makes Shen Qi Da Bu San effective not only as a general qi tonic but specifically as an immune-support and vitality-restoration formula for debilitated and chronically ill animals. Huang Qi's well-documented immunomodulatory properties in Western research complement its classical TCVM role as the primary wei qi tonic, making it particularly valuable for animals recovering from illness or with reduced immune resilience. Requires monitoring in animals on immunosuppressive medications due to its immune-activating effects.\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);\"\u003eShen Qi Da Bu San contains Huang Qi (Astragalus), which has well-documented immunomodulatory activity and may interact with immunosuppressive medications by counteracting their intended effect. Animals on cyclosporine, corticosteroids, or other immunosuppressive pharmaceuticals should use this formula only under close veterinary supervision, as Huang Qi's immune-activating action may reduce the efficacy of immunosuppression in animals being treated for immune-mediated diseases, organ transplant support, or conditions requiring controlled immune activity. Dang Shen may also have mild effects on blood glucose regulation, warranting monitoring in animals on antidiabetic medications.\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 immunosuppressive medications and corticosteroids (where Huang Qi's immune-activating effects may be clinically significant), antidiabetic medications and insulin, anticoagulant and antiplatelet medications, and any pharmaceutical where immune function or blood glucose stability is an active clinical concern. Your authorizing veterinarian will determine appropriateness based on your animal'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\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\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);\"\u003eWhat conditions is Shen Qi Da Bu San used for in TCVM?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Shen Qi Da Bu San is indicated as a broad-spectrum general tonic for animals presenting with qi, blood, ying qi, and wei qi deficiency, including general debilitation, fatigue, poor appetite, digestive weakness due to spleen and stomach deficiency, blood deficiency, and reduced immune vitality. Comparable to Ginseng Astragalus Great Tonifying Powder, Big Tonic Teapills, and General Tonic Formula, it is particularly well suited for aging animals with generalized qi and blood deficiency, animals recovering from illness or surgery, and animals with chronic spleen and stomach deficiency presenting with fatigue, loose stools, and reduced resilience to repeated infections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Shen Qi Da Bu San administered to dogs, cats, and horses?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMix the powder directly into food or grain at the dose recommended for your animal's species and body weight. Dogs and cats use the Canine Blend; horses use the Equine\/Horse Blend. Dogs and cats receive the formula twice daily; horses receive two tablespoons twice daily for the first 20 days, then once daily for maintenance. If the horse initially refuses, start with a small amount mixed into grain and gradually increase until the horse is accustomed to the taste. Most horses will readily accept the herbs in their grain. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate dose and schedule based on your animal's individual pattern and current health status.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow long does it take to see results with Shen Qi Da Bu San?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMany pets show improvement in energy, appetite, digestion, and general vitality within 4 to 8 weeks of consistent use as the qi and blood are progressively tonified and the spleen and stomach function is restored. Because general debilitation and chronic qi and blood deficiency typically reflect longstanding deficiency patterns rather than acute conditions, a longer course of treatment of 3 to 6 months or more is often needed to fully restore qi and blood levels, stabilize the immune response through sustained wei qi tonification, and maintain the improvement in vitality, digestion, and resilience over time. Your veterinarian will reassess the pattern periodically as the formula takes effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow does Shen Qi Da Bu San differ from other TCVM qi tonic formulas?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eShen Qi Da Bu San is designed as a broad-spectrum general tonic that addresses the full scope of qi, blood, ying qi, and wei qi deficiency simultaneously, making it distinct from more targeted qi tonic formulas that address specific organ systems or patterns. Si Jun Zi Tang, for example, focuses on spleen and stomach qi deficiency without the wei qi-strengthening component; Ba Zhen Tang adds blood tonification through a fuller eight-herb formula; and more specific formulas address lung qi deficiency, kidney qi deficiency, or wei qi deficiency individually. Shen Qi Da Bu San's two-herb composition provides broad tonic coverage with a lower herb-drug interaction profile than more complex formulas, making it appropriate when a comprehensive but well-tolerated general tonic is needed. Your authorizing veterinarian will determine which qi tonic formula best matches your animal's specific TCVM pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}