Herbsmith Rx Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang for Cats, Dogs and Horses

{"id":6903132520518,"title":"Herbsmith Rx Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang for Cats, Dogs and Horses","handle":"herbsmith-rx-shen-tong-zhu-yu-tang-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 Tong Zhu Yu Tang is a classical Chinese herbal formula recommended by holistic veterinarians to address musculoskeletal discomfort due to qi and blood stagnation blocking the channels and collaterals in dogs, cats, and horses. Comparable to Drive out Blood Stasis from a Painful Body Decoction, Body Sore, and The Great Invigorator Teapills, it addresses discomfort in the shoulder, elbow, waist, and leg, as well as persistent, generalized discomfort throughout the whole body arising from qi and blood stagnation blocking the channels and collaterals. One of the most comprehensive blood stasis-resolving and channel-opening formulas in the TCVM materia medica, combining blood-invigorating, qi-moving, wind-damp-expelling, and channel-guiding herbs to address the full scope of the bi syndrome pattern where blood stasis and qi stagnation are blocking the free flow of qi and blood through the channels and collaterals. Well suited for pets and horses presenting with fixed, persistent musculoskeletal discomfort that worsens with pressure and is not relieved by rest, located in the shoulders, elbows, lower back, hips, and limbs, with a purple or dusky tongue and a choppy or wiry pulse reflecting the blood stasis and qi stagnation underlying the pattern. 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\u003eBlood stasis resolution and channel opening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resolves blood stasis and opens the channels and collaterals using the combined blood-invigorating actions of Tao Ren, Hong Hua, Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Mo Yao, addressing the blood stagnation that is blocking the free flow of qi and blood through the channels and producing the fixed, persistent, pressure-worsened musculoskeletal discomfort throughout the body that characterizes the blood stasis bi syndrome pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQi stagnation resolution and qi movement support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moves qi and resolves qi stagnation using Xiang Fu and Chuan Xiong's qi-moving actions, addressing the qi stagnation that both contributes to and is perpetuated by the blood stasis, as qi moves blood and blood stasis cannot be fully resolved without simultaneously addressing the qi stagnation that impedes blood flow through the channels and collaterals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWind-damp bi syndrome and channel obstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expels wind and damp from the channels and collaterals using Qin Jiao and Qiang Huo, addressing the wind-damp component of the bi syndrome pattern that has contributed to or complicated the blood stasis obstruction, clearing the wind-damp from the upper body channels (Qiang Huo) and the sinews and channels throughout the body (Qin Jiao) to open the channels for the blood-invigorating herbs to restore free flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLower body and lumbar channel guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guides the formula's blood-invigorating and channel-opening actions to the lower body, lumbar region, and lower limbs using Niu Xi's downward-directing action, ensuring the formula reaches the waist, hips, and leg channels where much of the blood stasis bi syndrome discomfort is concentrated, and nourishing the liver and kidney to support the joints and sinews in the lower body where the pattern's musculoskeletal effects are often most pronounced.\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 - blood stasis resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resolves blood stasis throughout the channels and collaterals using the five-herb blood-invigorating group of Tao Ren and Hong Hua (the classical paired blood stasis-resolving combination), Dang Gui (blood nourishment and invigoration), Chuan Xiong (blood and qi movement), and Mo Yao (stasis resolution and channel opening), providing comprehensive blood stasis resolution at the organ, vessel, channel, and collateral levels simultaneously to address the blood stagnation root of the generalized musculoskeletal discomfort pattern.\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 - wind-damp expulsion and channel guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expels wind-damp from the upper body and sinews with Qiang Huo and Qin Jiao, addressing the wind-damp bi syndrome component that has combined with blood stasis to produce the multi-regional discomfort pattern; moves qi with Xiang Fu to support the blood-moving action and prevent qi stagnation from impeding the blood stasis resolution; guides the formula to the lower body and lumbar region with Niu Xi; and harmonizes the formula with Gan Cao to moderate the strong moving and dispersing actions of the blood-invigorating herbs and ensure the formula is tolerated over the treatment course needed to adequately resolve the blood stasis.\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 Tao Ren (Semen Persicae), Hong Hua (Flos Carthami), Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong), Mo Yao (Myrrha), Qin Jiao (Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae), Qiang Huo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii), Xiang Fu (Rhizoma Cyperi), Niu Xi (Radix Achyanthis Bidentatae), Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae)\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 Tong Zhu Yu Tang is a ten-herb formula addressing blood stasis bi syndrome with a concurrent wind-damp component through three coordinated herb groups: a five-herb blood-invigorating and stasis-resolving group, a two-herb wind-damp-expelling group, and supporting qi-moving, channel-guiding, and harmonizing herbs:\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\u003eTao Ren (Semen Persicae) - Peach Kernel \/ Peach Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Principal blood stasis-resolving herb; invigorates the blood and powerfully dispels stasis, working with Hong Hua as the classical Tao Ren-Hong Hua paired combination that forms the blood stasis-resolving core of the formula, directly breaking up and dispersing the blood stagnation blocking the channels and collaterals throughout the body. Requires monitoring in animals on anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications.\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 (Flos Carthami) - Safflower Flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Principal blood stasis-resolving herb; invigorates the blood and dispels stasis throughout the channels and collaterals, working with Tao Ren as the formula's foundational blood stasis-resolving pair and specifically reaching the channels and collaterals where the stasis is producing the musculoskeletal discomfort pattern. Requires monitoring in animals on anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications.\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 (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) - Dong Quai Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies and invigorates the blood, nourishes the liver, and relieves stiffness in the sinews; simultaneously nourishes the blood to ensure the strong blood-moving and stasis-resolving herbs do not deplete the blood while clearing the stasis, and invigorates the blood to contribute to the formula's stasis-resolving action, providing the blood-nourishing counterbalance that makes sustained use of the formula's multiple blood-moving herbs safe and effective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) - Sichuan Lovage Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates blood, moves qi, expels wind, and relieves stiffness and soreness in the channels; the bridge herb between the formula's blood-invigorating and qi-moving actions, ensuring that qi movement accompanies and drives the blood stasis resolution at the channel and collateral level, addressing the qi stagnation component that both contributes to and perpetuates the blood stasis pattern.\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 (Myrrha) - Myrrh Resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates blood, dispels stasis, relieves musculoskeletal discomfort, and promotes tissue healing; contributes additional blood stasis-resolving action specifically targeting the musculoskeletal tissues and joints where the blood stasis is producing the stiffness, soreness, and discomfort of the bi syndrome pattern, providing its characteristic resin-based blood-moving and tissue-healing action as the fifth member of the blood-invigorating group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQin Jiao (Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae) - Large-leaf Gentian Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expels wind-damp from the sinews and channels, relaxes the sinews, and clears deficiency heat; the wind-damp-expelling herb that addresses the wind-damp bi syndrome component throughout the sinews and channels of the whole body, clearing the wind and damp that have accumulated in the channels alongside the blood stasis and working with Qiang Huo to provide comprehensive wind-damp expulsion at both the upper body and whole-body sinew levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQiang Huo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii) - Notopterygium Root and Rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expels wind-cold-damp, relieves bi syndrome, and opens the channels of the upper body and greater yang; the principal wind-damp herb for the upper body channels including the shoulder and neck, specifically addressing the wind-damp component of the discomfort in the shoulder, elbow, and upper body channels that the formula's indication names explicitly, working with Qin Jiao to address wind-damp bi syndrome throughout the entire 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\u003eXiang Fu (Rhizoma Cyperi) - Cyperus Rhizome \/ Nut Grass Rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moves qi, relieves constraint, and regulates qi flow through the channels; the qi-moving herb that ensures the formula's blood stasis resolution is supported by simultaneous qi movement, as qi is the commander of blood and blood stasis cannot be fully resolved without addressing the qi stagnation that impedes blood flow, working with Chuan Xiong's qi-moving action to provide comprehensive qi movement alongside the five-herb blood-invigorating group.\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 (Radix Achyanthis Bidentatae) - Achyranthes Root \/ Ox Knee Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates blood, dispels stasis, nourishes the liver and kidney, strengthens the sinews and bones, and guides the formula's actions downward to the lower body; the channel-guiding herb that directs the formula's blood-invigorating and channel-opening actions to the lower back, hips, and lower limbs where much of the blood stasis bi syndrome discomfort is concentrated, nourishing the liver and kidney to support the joints and sinews in the lower body as the stasis is resolved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae) - Licorice Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harmonizes the formula, moderates and coordinates the actions of all herbs, and tonifies the spleen and qi; the harmonizing herb that moderates the strong moving and dispersing properties of the five blood-invigorating herbs and two wind-damp-expelling herbs, ensuring the formula's comprehensive channel-opening action is well coordinated and tolerated over the treatment course needed to adequately resolve the blood stasis bi syndrome 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);\"\u003ePotential Drug Interactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eShen Tong Zhu Yu Tang contains five herbs with significant blood-invigorating and stasis-resolving properties (Tao Ren, Hong Hua, Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Mo Yao), representing the highest concentration of blood-moving herbs in the Herbsmith Rx line and making anticoagulant and antiplatelet drug interactions the primary clinical concern for this formula. Pets currently on any anticoagulant, antiplatelet, or anti-inflammatory medication must have their full medication list reviewed by the authorizing veterinarian before initiating this formula, as the combined blood-invigorating action of five herbs with blood-moving properties represents a meaningful and cumulative interaction risk with blood-thinning pharmaceuticals, and herb-drug interaction research in dogs, cats, and horses remains limited.\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 and antiplatelet medications (where the risk is highest due to the number of blood-moving herbs), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, cardiovascular medications, hepatically metabolized pharmaceuticals, immunosuppressive medications, and chemotherapy agents. Because of the number and potency of blood-invigorating herbs in this formula, veterinary review of the complete medication list and current laboratory values is essential before initiating treatment. Your authorizing veterinarian will determine appropriateness based on your animal's condition, 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 Tong Zhu Yu Tang 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 Tong Zhu Yu Tang is indicated for blood stasis bi syndrome with a concurrent wind-damp component, presenting with fixed, persistent musculoskeletal discomfort throughout the whole body, particularly in the shoulders, elbows, lower back, and legs, that worsens with pressure, does not improve with rest, and is accompanied by a purple or dusky tongue and choppy or wiry pulse reflecting the underlying blood stasis and qi stagnation. Comparable to Drive out Blood Stasis from a Painful Body Decoction, Body Sore, and The Great Invigorator Teapills, it is indicated when the musculoskeletal discomfort pattern has a fixed, blood stasis quality rather than the moving quality of wind-predominant bi syndrome, and when the discomfort is generalized and persistent rather than localized or episodic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang 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 for your individual animal and will review the full medication list before starting this formula, given its multiple blood-invigorating herbs.\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 Tong Zhu Yu Tang?\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 comfort, mobility, and movement quality within 4 to 8 weeks of consistent use as the blood stasis is progressively resolved and the channels are reopened. Because blood stasis bi syndrome typically reflects a more established and deeply rooted obstruction than wind-predominant or cold-predominant bi syndrome, a longer course of treatment of 10 to 16 weeks or more is often needed to adequately resolve the blood stasis throughout the channels and collaterals and maintain improvement in mobility and comfort. Your veterinarian will monitor both the pattern's response and the animal's laboratory values throughout the treatment course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow does Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang differ from other TCVM formulas for musculoskeletal discomfort?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eShen Tong Zhu Yu Tang is specifically formulated for the blood stasis bi syndrome pattern with generalized, whole-body involvement and a concurrent wind-damp component, distinguishing it from formulas that primarily address cold bi syndrome, wind-damp bi syndrome without blood stasis, or localized joint discomfort patterns. Its ten-herb composition with five blood-invigorating herbs and two wind-damp-expelling herbs makes it one of the most comprehensive channel-opening formulas available and appropriate when blood stasis is the predominant root of the musculoskeletal discomfort pattern. 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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 Tong Zhu Yu Tang is a classical Chinese herbal formula recommended by holistic veterinarians to address musculoskeletal discomfort due to qi and blood stagnation blocking the channels and collaterals in dogs, cats, and horses. Comparable to Drive out Blood Stasis from a Painful Body Decoction, Body Sore, and The Great Invigorator Teapills, it addresses discomfort in the shoulder, elbow, waist, and leg, as well as persistent, generalized discomfort throughout the whole body arising from qi and blood stagnation blocking the channels and collaterals. One of the most comprehensive blood stasis-resolving and channel-opening formulas in the TCVM materia medica, combining blood-invigorating, qi-moving, wind-damp-expelling, and channel-guiding herbs to address the full scope of the bi syndrome pattern where blood stasis and qi stagnation are blocking the free flow of qi and blood through the channels and collaterals. Well suited for pets and horses presenting with fixed, persistent musculoskeletal discomfort that worsens with pressure and is not relieved by rest, located in the shoulders, elbows, lower back, hips, and limbs, with a purple or dusky tongue and a choppy or wiry pulse reflecting the blood stasis and qi stagnation underlying the pattern. 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\u003eBlood stasis resolution and channel opening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resolves blood stasis and opens the channels and collaterals using the combined blood-invigorating actions of Tao Ren, Hong Hua, Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Mo Yao, addressing the blood stagnation that is blocking the free flow of qi and blood through the channels and producing the fixed, persistent, pressure-worsened musculoskeletal discomfort throughout the body that characterizes the blood stasis bi syndrome pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQi stagnation resolution and qi movement support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moves qi and resolves qi stagnation using Xiang Fu and Chuan Xiong's qi-moving actions, addressing the qi stagnation that both contributes to and is perpetuated by the blood stasis, as qi moves blood and blood stasis cannot be fully resolved without simultaneously addressing the qi stagnation that impedes blood flow through the channels and collaterals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWind-damp bi syndrome and channel obstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expels wind and damp from the channels and collaterals using Qin Jiao and Qiang Huo, addressing the wind-damp component of the bi syndrome pattern that has contributed to or complicated the blood stasis obstruction, clearing the wind-damp from the upper body channels (Qiang Huo) and the sinews and channels throughout the body (Qin Jiao) to open the channels for the blood-invigorating herbs to restore free flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLower body and lumbar channel guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guides the formula's blood-invigorating and channel-opening actions to the lower body, lumbar region, and lower limbs using Niu Xi's downward-directing action, ensuring the formula reaches the waist, hips, and leg channels where much of the blood stasis bi syndrome discomfort is concentrated, and nourishing the liver and kidney to support the joints and sinews in the lower body where the pattern's musculoskeletal effects are often most pronounced.\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 - blood stasis resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resolves blood stasis throughout the channels and collaterals using the five-herb blood-invigorating group of Tao Ren and Hong Hua (the classical paired blood stasis-resolving combination), Dang Gui (blood nourishment and invigoration), Chuan Xiong (blood and qi movement), and Mo Yao (stasis resolution and channel opening), providing comprehensive blood stasis resolution at the organ, vessel, channel, and collateral levels simultaneously to address the blood stagnation root of the generalized musculoskeletal discomfort pattern.\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 - wind-damp expulsion and channel guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expels wind-damp from the upper body and sinews with Qiang Huo and Qin Jiao, addressing the wind-damp bi syndrome component that has combined with blood stasis to produce the multi-regional discomfort pattern; moves qi with Xiang Fu to support the blood-moving action and prevent qi stagnation from impeding the blood stasis resolution; guides the formula to the lower body and lumbar region with Niu Xi; and harmonizes the formula with Gan Cao to moderate the strong moving and dispersing actions of the blood-invigorating herbs and ensure the formula is tolerated over the treatment course needed to adequately resolve the blood stasis.\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 Tao Ren (Semen Persicae), Hong Hua (Flos Carthami), Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong), Mo Yao (Myrrha), Qin Jiao (Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae), Qiang Huo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii), Xiang Fu (Rhizoma Cyperi), Niu Xi (Radix Achyanthis Bidentatae), Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae)\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 Tong Zhu Yu Tang is a ten-herb formula addressing blood stasis bi syndrome with a concurrent wind-damp component through three coordinated herb groups: a five-herb blood-invigorating and stasis-resolving group, a two-herb wind-damp-expelling group, and supporting qi-moving, channel-guiding, and harmonizing herbs:\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\u003eTao Ren (Semen Persicae) - Peach Kernel \/ Peach Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Principal blood stasis-resolving herb; invigorates the blood and powerfully dispels stasis, working with Hong Hua as the classical Tao Ren-Hong Hua paired combination that forms the blood stasis-resolving core of the formula, directly breaking up and dispersing the blood stagnation blocking the channels and collaterals throughout the body. Requires monitoring in animals on anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications.\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 (Flos Carthami) - Safflower Flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Principal blood stasis-resolving herb; invigorates the blood and dispels stasis throughout the channels and collaterals, working with Tao Ren as the formula's foundational blood stasis-resolving pair and specifically reaching the channels and collaterals where the stasis is producing the musculoskeletal discomfort pattern. Requires monitoring in animals on anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications.\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 (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) - Dong Quai Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies and invigorates the blood, nourishes the liver, and relieves stiffness in the sinews; simultaneously nourishes the blood to ensure the strong blood-moving and stasis-resolving herbs do not deplete the blood while clearing the stasis, and invigorates the blood to contribute to the formula's stasis-resolving action, providing the blood-nourishing counterbalance that makes sustained use of the formula's multiple blood-moving herbs safe and effective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) - Sichuan Lovage Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates blood, moves qi, expels wind, and relieves stiffness and soreness in the channels; the bridge herb between the formula's blood-invigorating and qi-moving actions, ensuring that qi movement accompanies and drives the blood stasis resolution at the channel and collateral level, addressing the qi stagnation component that both contributes to and perpetuates the blood stasis pattern.\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 (Myrrha) - Myrrh Resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates blood, dispels stasis, relieves musculoskeletal discomfort, and promotes tissue healing; contributes additional blood stasis-resolving action specifically targeting the musculoskeletal tissues and joints where the blood stasis is producing the stiffness, soreness, and discomfort of the bi syndrome pattern, providing its characteristic resin-based blood-moving and tissue-healing action as the fifth member of the blood-invigorating group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQin Jiao (Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae) - Large-leaf Gentian Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expels wind-damp from the sinews and channels, relaxes the sinews, and clears deficiency heat; the wind-damp-expelling herb that addresses the wind-damp bi syndrome component throughout the sinews and channels of the whole body, clearing the wind and damp that have accumulated in the channels alongside the blood stasis and working with Qiang Huo to provide comprehensive wind-damp expulsion at both the upper body and whole-body sinew levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQiang Huo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii) - Notopterygium Root and Rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expels wind-cold-damp, relieves bi syndrome, and opens the channels of the upper body and greater yang; the principal wind-damp herb for the upper body channels including the shoulder and neck, specifically addressing the wind-damp component of the discomfort in the shoulder, elbow, and upper body channels that the formula's indication names explicitly, working with Qin Jiao to address wind-damp bi syndrome throughout the entire 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\u003eXiang Fu (Rhizoma Cyperi) - Cyperus Rhizome \/ Nut Grass Rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moves qi, relieves constraint, and regulates qi flow through the channels; the qi-moving herb that ensures the formula's blood stasis resolution is supported by simultaneous qi movement, as qi is the commander of blood and blood stasis cannot be fully resolved without addressing the qi stagnation that impedes blood flow, working with Chuan Xiong's qi-moving action to provide comprehensive qi movement alongside the five-herb blood-invigorating group.\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 (Radix Achyanthis Bidentatae) - Achyranthes Root \/ Ox Knee Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates blood, dispels stasis, nourishes the liver and kidney, strengthens the sinews and bones, and guides the formula's actions downward to the lower body; the channel-guiding herb that directs the formula's blood-invigorating and channel-opening actions to the lower back, hips, and lower limbs where much of the blood stasis bi syndrome discomfort is concentrated, nourishing the liver and kidney to support the joints and sinews in the lower body as the stasis is resolved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae) - Licorice Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harmonizes the formula, moderates and coordinates the actions of all herbs, and tonifies the spleen and qi; the harmonizing herb that moderates the strong moving and dispersing properties of the five blood-invigorating herbs and two wind-damp-expelling herbs, ensuring the formula's comprehensive channel-opening action is well coordinated and tolerated over the treatment course needed to adequately resolve the blood stasis bi syndrome 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);\"\u003ePotential Drug Interactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eShen Tong Zhu Yu Tang contains five herbs with significant blood-invigorating and stasis-resolving properties (Tao Ren, Hong Hua, Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Mo Yao), representing the highest concentration of blood-moving herbs in the Herbsmith Rx line and making anticoagulant and antiplatelet drug interactions the primary clinical concern for this formula. Pets currently on any anticoagulant, antiplatelet, or anti-inflammatory medication must have their full medication list reviewed by the authorizing veterinarian before initiating this formula, as the combined blood-invigorating action of five herbs with blood-moving properties represents a meaningful and cumulative interaction risk with blood-thinning pharmaceuticals, and herb-drug interaction research in dogs, cats, and horses remains limited.\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 and antiplatelet medications (where the risk is highest due to the number of blood-moving herbs), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, cardiovascular medications, hepatically metabolized pharmaceuticals, immunosuppressive medications, and chemotherapy agents. Because of the number and potency of blood-invigorating herbs in this formula, veterinary review of the complete medication list and current laboratory values is essential before initiating treatment. Your authorizing veterinarian will determine appropriateness based on your animal's condition, 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 Tong Zhu Yu Tang 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 Tong Zhu Yu Tang is indicated for blood stasis bi syndrome with a concurrent wind-damp component, presenting with fixed, persistent musculoskeletal discomfort throughout the whole body, particularly in the shoulders, elbows, lower back, and legs, that worsens with pressure, does not improve with rest, and is accompanied by a purple or dusky tongue and choppy or wiry pulse reflecting the underlying blood stasis and qi stagnation. Comparable to Drive out Blood Stasis from a Painful Body Decoction, Body Sore, and The Great Invigorator Teapills, it is indicated when the musculoskeletal discomfort pattern has a fixed, blood stasis quality rather than the moving quality of wind-predominant bi syndrome, and when the discomfort is generalized and persistent rather than localized or episodic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang 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 for your individual animal and will review the full medication list before starting this formula, given its multiple blood-invigorating herbs.\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 Tong Zhu Yu Tang?\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 comfort, mobility, and movement quality within 4 to 8 weeks of consistent use as the blood stasis is progressively resolved and the channels are reopened. Because blood stasis bi syndrome typically reflects a more established and deeply rooted obstruction than wind-predominant or cold-predominant bi syndrome, a longer course of treatment of 10 to 16 weeks or more is often needed to adequately resolve the blood stasis throughout the channels and collaterals and maintain improvement in mobility and comfort. Your veterinarian will monitor both the pattern's response and the animal's laboratory values throughout the treatment course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow does Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang differ from other TCVM formulas for musculoskeletal discomfort?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eShen Tong Zhu Yu Tang is specifically formulated for the blood stasis bi syndrome pattern with generalized, whole-body involvement and a concurrent wind-damp component, distinguishing it from formulas that primarily address cold bi syndrome, wind-damp bi syndrome without blood stasis, or localized joint discomfort patterns. Its ten-herb composition with five blood-invigorating herbs and two wind-damp-expelling herbs makes it one of the most comprehensive channel-opening formulas available and appropriate when blood stasis is the predominant root of the musculoskeletal discomfort pattern. Your authorizing veterinarian will determine which musculoskeletal discomfort formula best matches your animal's TCVM pattern based on whether blood stasis, cold, wind-damp, qi deficiency, kidney deficiency, or other concurrent patterns are predominant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}