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Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Jiang Tang Cha is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) formula that tonifies Qi, nourishes Yin, resolves thirst, and clears Heat to address Qi and Yin deficiency with Heat patterns in dogs, cats, and horses. This nine-herb formula combines Spleen and Lung Qi-tonifying herbs with Yin-nourishing, fluid-generating, and Heat-clearing agents to address both the root Qi and Yin deficiency and the thirst and Heat signs that arise from deficiency. Available in concentrated powder, concentrated capsules, standard capsules, and standard powder. Dosing varies by species, body weight, and health condition; your authorizing veterinarian will determine the appropriate dose following a TCVM evaluation.
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What It Supports
- Qi tonification: Tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi to address the root Qi deficiency underlying the pattern and support the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions.
- Yin nourishment: Nourishes Lung, Stomach, and Kidney Yin to address the Yin deficiency component of the pattern and support fluid generation.
- Thirst resolution: Generates fluids and addresses excessive thirst associated with Qi and Yin deficiency patterns.
- Heat clearance: Clears deficiency Heat arising from Yin deficiency, addressing the Heat signs associated with the pattern.
- Kidney consolidation: Consolidates Kidney Qi and Essence to support the Kidney's storing and governing functions alongside the Qi and Yin-tonifying herbs.
TCVM Principles
- Primary action: Tonify Qi, nourish Yin, resolve thirst, and clear Heat.
- Classical antecedent: Jiang Tang Cha (a Jing Tang original formula).
Available Forms
- 90g Concentrated Powder: Highly concentrated granule format; mix into food for easy daily administration. Comes with a double-sided scoop (large scoop holds approximately 1.2g; small scoop holds approximately 0.25g).
- 0.2g Concentrated Capsules (50 Count): Smaller concentrated capsule option suited for cats and small dogs.
- 0.5g Capsules (200 Count): Standard (non-concentrated) capsule format for flexible dosing.
- 200g Powder: Standard (non-concentrated) powder for flexible dosing; mix into food as a top dressing.
- 600g Powder: Larger standard powder supply for extended use or equine dosing; mix into food as a top dressing.
Ingredients
Active ingredients: Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala), White atractylodes rhizome; Bei Sha Shen (Glehnia littoralis), Glehnia root; Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea), Gray atractylodes rhizome; Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus), Astragalus root; Sang Piao Xiao (Paratenodera sinensis), Mantis egg case; Shan Yao (Dioscorea opposita), Chinese yam rhizome; Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra chinensis), Schisandra fruit; Xuan Shen (Scrophularia ningpoensis), Scrophularia root; Yu Zhu (Polygonatum odoratum), Solomon's seal rhizome.
Inactive ingredients: Depending on the preparation, inactive ingredients may include gluten-free maltodextrin or bovine gelatin. Standard powder formulas contain no inactive ingredients.
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Active Ingredient TCVM Actions
Jiang Tang Cha is a nine-herb formula combining Spleen and Lung Qi-tonifying herbs with Yin-nourishing, fluid-generating, Heat-clearing, and Kidney-consolidating agents to address Qi and Yin deficiency with Heat and excessive thirst:
- Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus), Astragalus root: Tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi, strengthens Wei Qi, and supports the generation of Qi and fluids; the primary Qi-tonifying herb in the formula.
- Shan Yao (Dioscorea opposita), Chinese yam rhizome: Tonifies Spleen, Lung, and Kidney Qi and Yin; nourishes Yin and generates fluids alongside the Qi-tonifying herbs.
- Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala), White atractylodes rhizome: Strengthens the Spleen, dries Dampness, and supports the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions to sustain the formula's Qi-tonifying action.
- Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea), Gray atractylodes rhizome: Strongly dries Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, and disperses Wind-Cold-Damp; works with Bai Zhu to support Spleen function and address Dampness that may accompany Qi deficiency.
- Yu Zhu (Polygonatum odoratum), Solomon's seal rhizome: Nourishes Lung and Stomach Yin, generates fluids, and moistens dryness; the primary Yin-nourishing and fluid-generating herb addressing the thirst and dryness of Yin deficiency.
- Bei Sha Shen (Glehnia littoralis), Glehnia root: Nourishes Lung and Stomach Yin, clears Lung Heat, and generates fluids; supports Yu Zhu in nourishing Yin and resolving thirst.
- Xuan Shen (Scrophularia ningpoensis), Scrophularia root: Nourishes Yin, clears Heat, and resolves toxins; addresses the deficiency Heat and Heat signs arising from Yin deficiency.
- Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra chinensis), Schisandra fruit: Astringes Lung Qi, generates fluids, nourishes Kidney Yin, and consolidates Essence; supports fluid retention and addresses the leakage of Qi and fluids associated with deficiency.
- Sang Piao Xiao (Paratenodera sinensis), Mantis egg case: Tonifies Kidney Yang, consolidates Kidney Qi, and astringes the lower Jiao; supports the Kidney's storing function alongside Wu Wei Zi.
Potential Drug Interactions
Jiang Tang Cha contains Qi-tonifying herbs (Huang Qi, Shan Yao, Bai Zhu, Cang Zhu) alongside Yin-nourishing and fluid-generating herbs (Yu Zhu, Bei Sha Shen, Xuan Shen) and Kidney-consolidating herbs (Wu Wei Zi, Sang Piao Xiao) that may interact with certain medications. Pets on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision, as herb-drug interaction research in dogs and cats remains limited.
Medication categories warranting extra caution include hormone-modulating drugs, immunosuppressive medications, diuretic medications, and pets managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your pet's condition, current medications, and laboratory results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions is Jiang Tang Cha used for in TCVM?
Jiang Tang Cha is most commonly recommended for dogs, cats, and horses with TCVM patterns of Qi and Yin deficiency with Heat, where deficiency of Qi and Yin has led to excessive thirst, Heat signs, and impaired fluid metabolism. Holistic veterinarians frequently prescribe it for pets with endocrine-related patterns, excessive thirst, or systemic signs of Qi and Yin deficiency with Heat. The manufacturer lists no contraindications or warnings for this formula.
How is Jiang Tang Cha administered, and what are the recommended doses?
Dosing varies by species, body weight, and health condition; your authorizing veterinarian will determine the appropriate dose following a TCVM evaluation. For the 90g concentrated powder, the dose for dogs and cats is 0.1g to 0.25g per 10 to 20 lbs twice daily; the included small scoop holds approximately 0.25g, and the large scoop holds approximately 1.2g. For horses, the standard dose is 3g (approximately 2.5 large scoops) twice daily. For capsule formats, your veterinarian will determine the appropriate dose based on your pet's body weight and TCVM pattern.
Why does Jiang Tang Cha include both Bai Zhu and Cang Zhu?
Both Bai Zhu and Cang Zhu are Atractylodes species that strengthen the Spleen and dry Dampness, but they have distinct emphases. Bai Zhu (white atractylodes) is gentler and more tonifying, primarily strengthening Spleen Qi and stabilizing the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions. Cang Zhu (gray atractylodes) is stronger and more drying, powerfully drying Dampness and dispersing Wind-Cold-Damp. Using both together provides comprehensive Spleen support and Dampness management, addressing both the Spleen Qi deficiency and any Dampness accumulation that may accompany it.
Can Jiang Tang Cha be combined with other TCVM formulas or medications?
Jiang Tang Cha is sometimes used alongside other TCVM formulas as part of a comprehensive Qi and Yin support protocol, but any combination should be guided by your authorizing veterinarian. If your pet is on prescription medications, particularly hormone-modulating or endocrine medications, your veterinarian will evaluate whether Jiang Tang Cha is appropriate given your pet's full health picture and current treatment plan.
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