Herbsmith Rx Shu Gan San for Cats, Dogs and Horses

{"id":6903985438790,"title":"Herbsmith Rx Shu Gan San for Cats, Dogs and Horses","handle":"herbsmith-rx-shu-gan-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 Shu Gan San is a classical Chinese herbal formula recommended by holistic veterinarians to dredge the liver, regulate qi, dispel stasis, invigorate the blood, and clear heat in dogs, cats, and horses. Comparable to Bupleurum and Evodia Combination, Comfort Liver Pills, Soothe Liver Pill, Liver Flow, and Bupleurum Liver Coursing Powder, it dredges the liver, regulates the qi, dispels stasis, relieves discomfort, invigorates the blood, and clears heat. A multifaceted formula addressing the combined pattern of liver qi stagnation with concurrent blood stasis and heat, well suited for pets and horses presenting with signs of liver qi stagnation complicated by blood stagnation and heat, including flank or abdominal sensitivity, irritability or emotional reactivity, a dull or stagnant coat, distension and discomfort that worsen with pressure, irregular heat signs alongside qi and blood stagnation signs, and the general signs of liver qi failing to move freely through the channels, organs, and blood vessels in an orderly and cool manner. 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVeterinary Authorization Required - Click Here to Submit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\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\u003eLiver qi dredging and free flow restoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dredges the liver and restores the free flow of liver qi through the channels, organs, and flanks using Chai Hu, Qing Pi, and Zhi Ke, addressing the liver qi stagnation root of the pattern that produces the flank and abdominal sensitivity, distension, irritability, and irregular organ function that arise when liver qi fails to move freely and becomes constrained and stagnant.\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 stasis resolution and blood invigoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispels blood stasis and invigorates the blood using Tao Ren, Hong Hua, Chuan Xiong, and Dang Gui, addressing the blood stagnation that develops when chronic liver qi stagnation impedes the liver's blood-storing and blood-distributing functions, producing the fixed sensitivity, dull coat, and blood stasis signs that accompany the qi stagnation pattern when it has progressed to involve the blood level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat clearance from qi and blood stagnation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears the heat that arises from chronic liver qi stagnation and blood stasis using Huang Lian, addressing the inflammatory heat signs that develop when constrained liver qi generates heat over time or when blood stasis produces heat in the channels and organs, providing the heat-clearing action needed alongside the qi-moving and blood-invigorating actions to address all three aspects of the combined pattern simultaneously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiver blood nourishment and liver softening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishes the liver blood and softens the liver using Dang Gui and Bai Shao, providing the blood nourishment needed to address the liver blood insufficiency that often underlies or accompanies liver qi stagnation, and softening the liver to support its free coursing function and prevent the constrained liver qi from further impeding the spleen's transformation and transportation functions.\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 - liver qi dredging and heat clearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dredges the liver and moves the constrained liver qi using Chai Hu as the principal liver qi-moving herb, supported by Qing Pi to break up liver qi stagnation and disperse accumulations and Zhi Ke to move qi and relieve distension in the middle burner; clears the heat generated by chronic qi stagnation and blood stasis with Huang Lian, addressing the heat component that distinguishes this formula from pure liver qi stagnation formulas and makes it appropriate for the combined liver qi stagnation with heat and 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\u003eSecondary action - blood invigoration and nourishment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resolves blood stasis and invigorates the blood using the classical blood-invigorating pair of Tao Ren and Hong Hua together with Chuan Xiong's blood-moving and qi-moving action, addressing the blood stagnation component that has developed alongside the qi stagnation; nourishes the liver blood and softens the liver with Dang Gui and Bai Shao to address the blood deficiency aspect and ensure the liver's free coursing function is supported by adequate blood nourishment as the stagnation is resolved.\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 Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), Dang Gui (Angelicae sinensis Radix), Qing Pi (Citri reticulatae viride Pericarpium), Tao Ren (Persicae Semen), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus), Chuan Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix alba), Hong Hua (Carthami Flos)\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\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVeterinary Authorization Required - Click Here to Submit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\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);\"\u003eShu Gan San is a nine-herb formula addressing the combined pattern of liver qi stagnation, blood stasis, and heat through three coordinated groups of herbs: liver qi-dredging and heat-clearing herbs, blood-invigorating and stasis-resolving herbs, and liver blood-nourishing and liver-softening 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\u003eHuang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) - Coptis Rhizome \/ Goldthread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears heat and dries dampness, drains fire, and resolves toxicity; the principal heat-clearing herb of the formula, clearing the heat that arises from chronic liver qi stagnation and blood stasis, specifically addressing the fire and heat signs generated when constrained liver qi transforms into heat over time or when blood stasis generates heat in the channels, and providing the heat-clearing counterbalance needed to prevent the blood-invigorating herbs from generating additional heat as they move and invigorate the blood. Requires monitoring with prolonged use in animals with digestive sensitivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) - Bupleurum Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dredges the liver and relieves constraint, raises the yang, and harmonizes the shaoyang; the principal liver qi-dredging herb of the formula, directly addressing the liver qi stagnation root by restoring the free coursing and dredging function of the liver qi, releasing the constrained liver qi that is the primary driver of the multi-layered pattern this formula addresses, and working with Qing Pi and Zhi Ke to move the stagnant qi at the organ level and channel level simultaneously.\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 (Angelicae sinensis Radix) - Dong Quai Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies and invigorates the blood, nourishes the liver, moistens the intestines, and relieves stiffness; simultaneously nourishes the liver blood to address any underlying liver blood deficiency that has contributed to the liver qi stagnation pattern and invigorates the blood to contribute to the formula's stasis-resolving action, working with Bai Shao to provide the dual blood-nourishing and blood-moving action needed alongside the qi-dredging herbs to address both the qi stagnation and blood stagnation aspects of the 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\u003eQing Pi (Citri reticulatae viride Pericarpium) - Green Tangerine Peel \/ Unripe Citrus Peel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dredges the liver, breaks up qi stagnation, disperses accumulations, and reduces food stagnation; the strongest qi-breaking herb of the formula, acting more powerfully and directly on the liver qi stagnation than the gentler Chai Hu, dispersing accumulations and breaking up fixed qi stagnation in the liver and flank region, and working with Chai Hu to provide both the lifting and coursing action of Chai Hu and the downward-directing and dispersing action of Qing Pi for a comprehensive approach to the liver qi constraint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTao Ren (Persicae Semen) - Peach Kernel \/ Peach Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates the blood and dispels stasis, moistens the intestines, and stops coughing; one of the principal blood stasis-resolving herbs of the formula, directly breaking up and resolving the blood stasis that has developed alongside and as a consequence of the chronic liver qi stagnation, working with Hong Hua as the classical Tao Ren-Hong Hua blood stasis-resolving pair that is one of the most important herb combinations in the Chinese materia medica for blood stagnation patterns. Requires monitoring in animals on anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications due to its blood-moving action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus) - Bitter Orange Fruit \/ Mature Bitter Orange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moves qi, reduces distension, and transforms phlegm and food stagnation; moves qi through the middle and lower burners to relieve the abdominal distension, fullness, and digestive stagnation that accompany liver qi stagnation overacting on the spleen and stomach, providing the middle burner qi-moving action that complements Chai Hu and Qing Pi's liver-focused qi-dredging action and ensures the formula addresses the digestive consequences of liver qi stagnation alongside its liver-level root.\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 (Chuanxiong Rhizoma) - Sichuan Lovage Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates blood, moves qi, expels wind, and relieves stiffness in the channels; the blood-moving and qi-moving herb that bridges the formula's qi-dredging and blood-invigorating actions, ensuring the qi movement initiated by Chai Hu, Qing Pi, and Zhi Ke translates into movement at the blood level and that the blood-invigorating action of Tao Ren and Hong Hua is supported by simultaneous qi movement, as qi moves blood and blood stasis cannot be fully resolved without addressing the qi stagnation that drives it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBai Shao (Paeoniae Radix alba) - White Peony Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishes the blood, softens the liver, relieves spasms and stiffness, and preserves the yin; nourishes the liver blood and softens the liver alongside Dang Gui, ensuring the liver's free coursing function is supported by adequate blood nourishment as the qi stagnation and blood stasis are resolved, preventing the strongly moving and dispersing herbs of the formula from depleting the liver blood and yin, and addressing the sinew tension, spasm, and stiffness that arise from liver blood deficiency failing to nourish the sinews and tendons.\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 (Carthami Flos) - Safflower Flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates the blood and dispels stasis, and relieves stiffness in the channels; the second principal blood stasis-resolving herb of the formula, working with Tao Ren as the classical paired combination for blood stagnation patterns, providing additional blood-invigorating and stasis-resolving action to address the blood stagnation component, and specifically reaching and invigorating blood in the channels and collaterals where Tao Ren works more at the organ and vessel level, giving the formula comprehensive blood stasis resolution at both the organ and channel levels. Requires monitoring in animals on anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications.\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);\"\u003eShu Gan San contains multiple blood-invigorating and stasis-resolving herbs, most significantly the classical Tao Ren and Hong Hua pair, as well as Dang Gui and Chuan Xiong, all of which have known antiplatelet and blood-moving properties that can have additive effects with pharmaceutical anticoagulant and antiplatelet medications. Pets currently on anticoagulant, antiplatelet, anti-inflammatory, or cardiovascular medications should use this formula only under veterinary supervision, as the combined blood-invigorating action of four herbs with blood-moving properties represents a meaningful interaction risk with blood-thinning pharmaceuticals, and herb-drug interaction research in dogs, cats, and horses remains limited. Huang Lian also has known effects on certain hepatic cytochrome P450 enzyme pathways that may affect the metabolism of hepatically processed pharmaceuticals.\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, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, cardiovascular medications including cardiac glycosides and antiarrhythmics, hepatically metabolized pharmaceuticals where Huang Lian's enzyme effects may alter drug levels, and immunosuppressive or chemotherapy medications. Your authorizing veterinarian must assess the full medication list and the animal's condition and laboratory results before initiating this formula, given the number of blood-moving herbs it contains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVeterinary Authorization Required - Click Here to Submit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\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 Shu Gan 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, Shu Gan San is indicated for the combined pattern of liver qi stagnation with blood stasis and heat, presenting with flank or abdominal sensitivity, irritability or emotional reactivity, distension and discomfort that worsen with pressure, a dull or stagnant coat, heat signs alongside qi and blood stagnation signs, and the general signs of liver qi failing to move freely while blood stasis and heat have developed as secondary consequences of the chronic constraint. Comparable to Bupleurum and Evodia Combination, Comfort Liver Pills, Soothe Liver Pill, Liver Flow, and Bupleurum Liver Coursing Powder, it is indicated when liver qi stagnation has progressed beyond simple qi constraint to involve both the blood level and the generation of heat, requiring a formula that addresses all three aspects simultaneously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Shu Gan 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 for your individual animal.\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 Shu Gan 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 comfort, coat quality, and emotional reactivity within 3 to 6 weeks of consistent use as the liver qi stagnation is dredged, the blood stasis is resolved, and the heat is cleared. Because the combined liver qi stagnation, blood stasis, and heat pattern addressed by Shu Gan San typically reflects a more established and layered pattern than simple qi stagnation alone, a course of treatment of 8 to 12 weeks or more is often needed to adequately address all three layers of the pattern and maintain improvement. Your veterinarian will assess both the qi stagnation and blood stasis components as the pattern evolves and may adjust the formula or dose as each layer responds to treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow does Shu Gan San differ from simpler liver qi stagnation formulas in TCVM?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eShu Gan San addresses a more complex, layered pattern than straightforward liver qi stagnation formulas, which typically use qi-moving and liver-dredging herbs without blood stasis-resolving and heat-clearing herbs. By including Tao Ren and Hong Hua for blood stasis, Huang Lian for heat clearance, and Dang Gui and Bai Shao for liver blood nourishment alongside the liver qi-dredging herbs Chai Hu, Qing Pi, and Zhi Ke, Shu Gan San addresses the full combined pattern of liver qi stagnation that has generated both heat and blood stagnation as secondary consequences of the chronic constraint. Your authorizing veterinarian will determine which liver qi stagnation formula is most appropriate for your animal's specific TCVM pattern based on whether blood stasis, heat, blood deficiency, or other concurrent patterns are present alongside the liver qi constraint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-05-20T18:02:46-05:00","created_at":"2022-05-05T07:22:01-05:00","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":40035793502278,"title":"Powder - Canine Blend \/ 75 g Powder","option1":"Powder - Canine Blend","option2":"75 g Powder","option3":null,"sku":"HBSG-75","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":29301823242310,"product_id":6903985438790,"position":2,"created_at":"2022-06-07T03:28:01-05:00","updated_at":"2022-06-07T03:28:02-05:00","alt":"Herbsmith Rx Shu Gan San for Cats, Dogs and Horses powder","width":960,"height":997,"src":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/herbsmith3_969x997px_5efe695d-24ef-499f-9b3a-8334c32cbc4f.jpg?v=1654590482","variant_ids":[40035793502278]},"available":true,"name":"Herbsmith Rx Shu Gan 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 Shu Gan San is a classical Chinese herbal formula recommended by holistic veterinarians to dredge the liver, regulate qi, dispel stasis, invigorate the blood, and clear heat in dogs, cats, and horses. Comparable to Bupleurum and Evodia Combination, Comfort Liver Pills, Soothe Liver Pill, Liver Flow, and Bupleurum Liver Coursing Powder, it dredges the liver, regulates the qi, dispels stasis, relieves discomfort, invigorates the blood, and clears heat. A multifaceted formula addressing the combined pattern of liver qi stagnation with concurrent blood stasis and heat, well suited for pets and horses presenting with signs of liver qi stagnation complicated by blood stagnation and heat, including flank or abdominal sensitivity, irritability or emotional reactivity, a dull or stagnant coat, distension and discomfort that worsen with pressure, irregular heat signs alongside qi and blood stagnation signs, and the general signs of liver qi failing to move freely through the channels, organs, and blood vessels in an orderly and cool manner. 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVeterinary Authorization Required - Click Here to Submit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\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\u003eLiver qi dredging and free flow restoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dredges the liver and restores the free flow of liver qi through the channels, organs, and flanks using Chai Hu, Qing Pi, and Zhi Ke, addressing the liver qi stagnation root of the pattern that produces the flank and abdominal sensitivity, distension, irritability, and irregular organ function that arise when liver qi fails to move freely and becomes constrained and stagnant.\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 stasis resolution and blood invigoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispels blood stasis and invigorates the blood using Tao Ren, Hong Hua, Chuan Xiong, and Dang Gui, addressing the blood stagnation that develops when chronic liver qi stagnation impedes the liver's blood-storing and blood-distributing functions, producing the fixed sensitivity, dull coat, and blood stasis signs that accompany the qi stagnation pattern when it has progressed to involve the blood level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat clearance from qi and blood stagnation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears the heat that arises from chronic liver qi stagnation and blood stasis using Huang Lian, addressing the inflammatory heat signs that develop when constrained liver qi generates heat over time or when blood stasis produces heat in the channels and organs, providing the heat-clearing action needed alongside the qi-moving and blood-invigorating actions to address all three aspects of the combined pattern simultaneously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiver blood nourishment and liver softening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishes the liver blood and softens the liver using Dang Gui and Bai Shao, providing the blood nourishment needed to address the liver blood insufficiency that often underlies or accompanies liver qi stagnation, and softening the liver to support its free coursing function and prevent the constrained liver qi from further impeding the spleen's transformation and transportation functions.\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 - liver qi dredging and heat clearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dredges the liver and moves the constrained liver qi using Chai Hu as the principal liver qi-moving herb, supported by Qing Pi to break up liver qi stagnation and disperse accumulations and Zhi Ke to move qi and relieve distension in the middle burner; clears the heat generated by chronic qi stagnation and blood stasis with Huang Lian, addressing the heat component that distinguishes this formula from pure liver qi stagnation formulas and makes it appropriate for the combined liver qi stagnation with heat and 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\u003eSecondary action - blood invigoration and nourishment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resolves blood stasis and invigorates the blood using the classical blood-invigorating pair of Tao Ren and Hong Hua together with Chuan Xiong's blood-moving and qi-moving action, addressing the blood stagnation component that has developed alongside the qi stagnation; nourishes the liver blood and softens the liver with Dang Gui and Bai Shao to address the blood deficiency aspect and ensure the liver's free coursing function is supported by adequate blood nourishment as the stagnation is resolved.\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 Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), Dang Gui (Angelicae sinensis Radix), Qing Pi (Citri reticulatae viride Pericarpium), Tao Ren (Persicae Semen), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus), Chuan Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix alba), Hong Hua (Carthami Flos)\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\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVeterinary Authorization Required - Click Here to Submit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\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);\"\u003eShu Gan San is a nine-herb formula addressing the combined pattern of liver qi stagnation, blood stasis, and heat through three coordinated groups of herbs: liver qi-dredging and heat-clearing herbs, blood-invigorating and stasis-resolving herbs, and liver blood-nourishing and liver-softening 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\u003eHuang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) - Coptis Rhizome \/ Goldthread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears heat and dries dampness, drains fire, and resolves toxicity; the principal heat-clearing herb of the formula, clearing the heat that arises from chronic liver qi stagnation and blood stasis, specifically addressing the fire and heat signs generated when constrained liver qi transforms into heat over time or when blood stasis generates heat in the channels, and providing the heat-clearing counterbalance needed to prevent the blood-invigorating herbs from generating additional heat as they move and invigorate the blood. Requires monitoring with prolonged use in animals with digestive sensitivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) - Bupleurum Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dredges the liver and relieves constraint, raises the yang, and harmonizes the shaoyang; the principal liver qi-dredging herb of the formula, directly addressing the liver qi stagnation root by restoring the free coursing and dredging function of the liver qi, releasing the constrained liver qi that is the primary driver of the multi-layered pattern this formula addresses, and working with Qing Pi and Zhi Ke to move the stagnant qi at the organ level and channel level simultaneously.\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 (Angelicae sinensis Radix) - Dong Quai Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies and invigorates the blood, nourishes the liver, moistens the intestines, and relieves stiffness; simultaneously nourishes the liver blood to address any underlying liver blood deficiency that has contributed to the liver qi stagnation pattern and invigorates the blood to contribute to the formula's stasis-resolving action, working with Bai Shao to provide the dual blood-nourishing and blood-moving action needed alongside the qi-dredging herbs to address both the qi stagnation and blood stagnation aspects of the 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\u003eQing Pi (Citri reticulatae viride Pericarpium) - Green Tangerine Peel \/ Unripe Citrus Peel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dredges the liver, breaks up qi stagnation, disperses accumulations, and reduces food stagnation; the strongest qi-breaking herb of the formula, acting more powerfully and directly on the liver qi stagnation than the gentler Chai Hu, dispersing accumulations and breaking up fixed qi stagnation in the liver and flank region, and working with Chai Hu to provide both the lifting and coursing action of Chai Hu and the downward-directing and dispersing action of Qing Pi for a comprehensive approach to the liver qi constraint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTao Ren (Persicae Semen) - Peach Kernel \/ Peach Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates the blood and dispels stasis, moistens the intestines, and stops coughing; one of the principal blood stasis-resolving herbs of the formula, directly breaking up and resolving the blood stasis that has developed alongside and as a consequence of the chronic liver qi stagnation, working with Hong Hua as the classical Tao Ren-Hong Hua blood stasis-resolving pair that is one of the most important herb combinations in the Chinese materia medica for blood stagnation patterns. Requires monitoring in animals on anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications due to its blood-moving action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus) - Bitter Orange Fruit \/ Mature Bitter Orange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moves qi, reduces distension, and transforms phlegm and food stagnation; moves qi through the middle and lower burners to relieve the abdominal distension, fullness, and digestive stagnation that accompany liver qi stagnation overacting on the spleen and stomach, providing the middle burner qi-moving action that complements Chai Hu and Qing Pi's liver-focused qi-dredging action and ensures the formula addresses the digestive consequences of liver qi stagnation alongside its liver-level root.\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 (Chuanxiong Rhizoma) - Sichuan Lovage Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates blood, moves qi, expels wind, and relieves stiffness in the channels; the blood-moving and qi-moving herb that bridges the formula's qi-dredging and blood-invigorating actions, ensuring the qi movement initiated by Chai Hu, Qing Pi, and Zhi Ke translates into movement at the blood level and that the blood-invigorating action of Tao Ren and Hong Hua is supported by simultaneous qi movement, as qi moves blood and blood stasis cannot be fully resolved without addressing the qi stagnation that drives it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBai Shao (Paeoniae Radix alba) - White Peony Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishes the blood, softens the liver, relieves spasms and stiffness, and preserves the yin; nourishes the liver blood and softens the liver alongside Dang Gui, ensuring the liver's free coursing function is supported by adequate blood nourishment as the qi stagnation and blood stasis are resolved, preventing the strongly moving and dispersing herbs of the formula from depleting the liver blood and yin, and addressing the sinew tension, spasm, and stiffness that arise from liver blood deficiency failing to nourish the sinews and tendons.\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 (Carthami Flos) - Safflower Flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates the blood and dispels stasis, and relieves stiffness in the channels; the second principal blood stasis-resolving herb of the formula, working with Tao Ren as the classical paired combination for blood stagnation patterns, providing additional blood-invigorating and stasis-resolving action to address the blood stagnation component, and specifically reaching and invigorating blood in the channels and collaterals where Tao Ren works more at the organ and vessel level, giving the formula comprehensive blood stasis resolution at both the organ and channel levels. Requires monitoring in animals on anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications.\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);\"\u003eShu Gan San contains multiple blood-invigorating and stasis-resolving herbs, most significantly the classical Tao Ren and Hong Hua pair, as well as Dang Gui and Chuan Xiong, all of which have known antiplatelet and blood-moving properties that can have additive effects with pharmaceutical anticoagulant and antiplatelet medications. Pets currently on anticoagulant, antiplatelet, anti-inflammatory, or cardiovascular medications should use this formula only under veterinary supervision, as the combined blood-invigorating action of four herbs with blood-moving properties represents a meaningful interaction risk with blood-thinning pharmaceuticals, and herb-drug interaction research in dogs, cats, and horses remains limited. Huang Lian also has known effects on certain hepatic cytochrome P450 enzyme pathways that may affect the metabolism of hepatically processed pharmaceuticals.\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, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, cardiovascular medications including cardiac glycosides and antiarrhythmics, hepatically metabolized pharmaceuticals where Huang Lian's enzyme effects may alter drug levels, and immunosuppressive or chemotherapy medications. Your authorizing veterinarian must assess the full medication list and the animal's condition and laboratory results before initiating this formula, given the number of blood-moving herbs it contains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVeterinary Authorization Required - Click Here to Submit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\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 Shu Gan 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, Shu Gan San is indicated for the combined pattern of liver qi stagnation with blood stasis and heat, presenting with flank or abdominal sensitivity, irritability or emotional reactivity, distension and discomfort that worsen with pressure, a dull or stagnant coat, heat signs alongside qi and blood stagnation signs, and the general signs of liver qi failing to move freely while blood stasis and heat have developed as secondary consequences of the chronic constraint. Comparable to Bupleurum and Evodia Combination, Comfort Liver Pills, Soothe Liver Pill, Liver Flow, and Bupleurum Liver Coursing Powder, it is indicated when liver qi stagnation has progressed beyond simple qi constraint to involve both the blood level and the generation of heat, requiring a formula that addresses all three aspects simultaneously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Shu Gan 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 for your individual animal.\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 Shu Gan 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 comfort, coat quality, and emotional reactivity within 3 to 6 weeks of consistent use as the liver qi stagnation is dredged, the blood stasis is resolved, and the heat is cleared. Because the combined liver qi stagnation, blood stasis, and heat pattern addressed by Shu Gan San typically reflects a more established and layered pattern than simple qi stagnation alone, a course of treatment of 8 to 12 weeks or more is often needed to adequately address all three layers of the pattern and maintain improvement. Your veterinarian will assess both the qi stagnation and blood stasis components as the pattern evolves and may adjust the formula or dose as each layer responds to treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow does Shu Gan San differ from simpler liver qi stagnation formulas in TCVM?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eShu Gan San addresses a more complex, layered pattern than straightforward liver qi stagnation formulas, which typically use qi-moving and liver-dredging herbs without blood stasis-resolving and heat-clearing herbs. By including Tao Ren and Hong Hua for blood stasis, Huang Lian for heat clearance, and Dang Gui and Bai Shao for liver blood nourishment alongside the liver qi-dredging herbs Chai Hu, Qing Pi, and Zhi Ke, Shu Gan San addresses the full combined pattern of liver qi stagnation that has generated both heat and blood stagnation as secondary consequences of the chronic constraint. Your authorizing veterinarian will determine which liver qi stagnation formula is most appropriate for your animal's specific TCVM pattern based on whether blood stasis, heat, blood deficiency, or other concurrent patterns are present alongside the liver qi constraint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}