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Jing Tang Di Huang Yin Zi Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and Horses

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Jing Tang Di Gu Pi San Teapills #200  - TCVM Pet Supply

Jing Tang Di Huang Yin Zi Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and Horses

Veterinary Authorization Required for TCVM Herbal Formulas - TCVM Pet Supply

Di Huang Yin Zi is a Jing Tang TCVM herbal formula recommended by holistic veterinarians to support neurological health and constitutional strength in dogs, cats, and horses experiencing concurrent Kidney Yin and Kidney Yang deficiency. Rooted in the classical Di Huang Yin Zi tradition, this formula works to tonify both Kidney Yin and Kidney Yang, open the orifices, and nourish the essence to address the deep deficiency patterns that underlie neurological weakness, hind limb ataxia, and loss of voice or swallowing function. Available in a 90g Concentrated Powder and 0.5g Concentrated Capsules (100 count). Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.

VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation

What It Supports

  • Kidney Yin tonification: Nourishes Kidney Yin and essence to address the deficiency root underlying neurological weakness, dryness, and depletion patterns
  • Kidney Yang tonification: Warms and strengthens Kidney Yang to restore motive force, address cold intolerance, and support neurological and musculoskeletal function
  • Neurological and channel support: Opens the orifices and nourishes the channels to support healthy neurological communication and hind limb coordination
  • Constitutional strength: Rebuilds the deepest Kidney essence reserves to support longevity, vitality, and recovery from chronic deficiency

TCVM Principles

  • Primary action: Tonify Kidney Yin, tonify Kidney Yang
  • Classical antecedent: Di Huang Yin Zi from Huang Di Su Wen Xuan Ming Lun Fang (Formulas from Discussion Illuminating Yellow Emperor's Basic Questions) written by Liu Yuan-Su in 1172
  • Contraindications: Do not use during pregnancy
  • Warning: Use with caution in patients with Blood deficiency or Yin deficiency. This formula may cause drug testing to be positive

Available Forms

  • 90g Concentrated Powder: Highly concentrated granule format; mix into food for easy daily administration
  • 0.5g Concentrated Capsules (100 Count): Concentrated capsule format for precise dosing; can be given directly or hidden in food or a soft treat

Suggested Use

Horse (90g Concentrated Powder): 3g (2.5 large scoops) twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. 1 level large scoop holds approximately 1.2g of powder.

Dog and Cat (90g Concentrated Powder): 0.5 to 1 small scoop per 10 to 20 lb body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. 1 level small scoop holds approximately 0.25g of powder.

Dog and Cat (0.5g Concentrated Capsules): One 0.5g capsule per 20 to 40 lb body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Small Dog and Cat under 10 lbs: One 0.2g capsule once daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Do not use during pregnancy. Use with caution in patients with Blood deficiency or Yin deficiency. This formula may cause drug testing to be positive. Veterinary authorization is required before use.

VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Ba Ji Tian (Morinda officinalis) - Morinda root, Fan Shi Hu (Descurainia sophia) - Descurainia herb, Fu Ling (Poria cocos) - Poria mushroom, Fu Zi (Aconitum carmichaelii) - Prepared Aconite root, Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus) - Ophiopogon tuber, Rou Gui (Cinnamomum cassia) - Cinnamon bark, Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus officinalis) - Cornelian Cherry fruit, Shi Chang Pu (Acorus gramineus) - Acorus rhizome, Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa) - Prepared Rehmannia root, Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra chinensis) - Schisandra fruit, Yuan Zhi (Polygala tenuifolia) - Polygala root. Inactive ingredients: Bovine gelatin (capsules) and gluten-free maltodextrin (concentrated formats).

VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation

Active Ingredient TCVM Actions

Di Huang Yin Zi works through balanced Kidney Yin and Kidney Yang tonification alongside orifice-opening and essence-securing herbs to address the profound dual deficiency underlying neurological decline:

  • Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa) - Prepared Rehmannia root: Primary Yin tonic; nourishes Kidney Yin and Jing, replenishes Blood, and serves as the chief herb providing the Yin and essence foundation of the formula
  • Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus officinalis) - Cornelian Cherry fruit: Tonifies Liver and Kidney, secures Jing and essence, astringes and prevents leakage of the vital substances being tonified by the formula
  • Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra chinensis) - Schisandra fruit: Astringes Lung and Kidney, secures essence, calms the Shen, and prevents dispersion of Qi and Jing; supports both Yin nourishment and Yang anchoring
  • Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus) - Ophiopogon tuber: Nourishes Yin and moistens dryness, clears Deficiency Heat, and supports the Yin-nourishing layer of the formula
  • Fu Zi (Aconitum carmichaelii) - Prepared Aconite root: Strongly tonifies Kidney Yang, warms the channels, and restores Yang movement; provides the warming Yang force to balance the formula's Yin tonics; processed to reduce toxicity
  • Rou Gui (Cinnamomum cassia) - Cinnamon bark: Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang, promotes Qi and Blood circulation through the channels, and assists Fu Zi in warming the lower Jiao and lower limbs
  • Ba Ji Tian (Morinda officinalis) - Morinda root: Tonifies Kidney Yang, strengthens sinews and bones, and expels Wind-Cold-Damp from the channels; supports the Yang-warming layer
  • Shi Chang Pu (Acorus gramineus) - Acorus rhizome: Opens the orifices, transforms Phlegm, and restores clear channel communication; addresses the orifice obstruction contributing to neurological signs
  • Yuan Zhi (Polygala tenuifolia) - Polygala root: Opens the Heart orifice, expels Phlegm, calms the Shen, and facilitates communication between the Heart and Kidney; supports neurological clarity alongside Shi Chang Pu
  • Fu Ling (Poria cocos) - Poria mushroom: Tonifies Spleen Qi, leaches Dampness, calms the Shen, and supports the digestive foundation that underlies Yin and Jing production
  • Fan Shi Hu (Descurainia sophia) - Descurainia herb: Nourishes Yin, supports fluid metabolism, and contributes to the formula's overall Yin-nourishing and channel-moistening actions

Potential Drug Interactions

Di Huang Yin Zi contains Prepared Aconite (Fu Zi) and Cinnamon bark (Rou Gui), both potent warming Yang herbs with cardiovascular effects, alongside orifice-opening herbs (Shi Chang Pu, Yuan Zhi) and heavy Yin tonics (Shu Di Huang, Mai Men Dong). Pets on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision, as herb-drug interaction research in dogs, cats, and horses remains limited. This formula may cause drug testing to be positive. Do not use during pregnancy, and use with caution in patients with Blood deficiency or Yin deficiency.

Medication categories warranting extra caution include antiarrhythmic or cardiac medications, neurological or psychoactive medications, anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, hormone or endocrine therapies, and multiple concurrent prescription medications. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on the patient's condition, medications, and laboratory results.

VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Di Huang Yin Zi used for in TCVM?

Di Huang Yin Zi is used in TCVM to address the combined Kidney Yin and Kidney Yang deficiency pattern - particularly when this dual deficiency manifests as neurological signs such as hind limb ataxia or weakness, loss of voice, difficulty swallowing, progressive neurological decline, and reduced vitality. This presentation, called Yin and Yang deficiency of the Kidney with orifice obstruction, is classically associated with the TCVM pattern underlying degenerative myelopathy and related neurological conditions in veterinary patients. The formula is based on Liu Yuan-Su's classical Di Huang Yin Zi (1172).

How is Di Huang Yin Zi administered and dosed?

For horses, give 3g (2.5 large scoops) of concentrated powder twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. For dogs and cats using the 90g Concentrated Powder, give 0.5 to 1 small scoop per 10 to 20 lb body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. For the 0.5g Concentrated Capsule format, give one capsule per 20 to 40 lb body weight twice daily; for small dogs and cats under 10 lbs, give one 0.2g capsule once daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. Mix powder into food or hide capsules in a soft treat.

Why should Di Huang Yin Zi be used with caution in patients with Yin or Blood deficiency?

Di Huang Yin Zi contains warming Yang herbs including Fu Zi (Prepared Aconite) and Rou Gui (Cinnamon bark) that tonify Kidney Yang and warm the channels. In patients with significant Yin deficiency or Blood deficiency without sufficient Yang deficiency to balance, these warming herbs may aggravate dryness, Heat signs, or consumptive patterns. The formula is specifically formulated for the dual Yin and Yang deficiency pattern and is most appropriate when both deficiencies are present concurrently. Your veterinarian can assess the correct pattern and determine whether this formula is appropriate for your patient.

Can Di Huang Yin Zi cause a positive drug test?

Yes. Di Huang Yin Zi may cause a positive result on drug testing, as noted in the product labeling. This is most relevant for horses in competition settings. The most likely contributor is Fu Zi (Prepared Aconite), which contains aconitine alkaloids that may be detected on drug screening panels. If your horse is subject to drug testing, consult your authorizing veterinarian and the relevant regulatory body before use to determine appropriate withdrawal timing and whether use is permissible under the applicable competition rules.

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