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Jing Tang Ku Shen Si Wu Concentrated Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and

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Jing Tang Ku Shen Si Wu 0.2g Capsules

Jing Tang Ku Shen Si Wu Concentrated Chinese Herbal Formula for Dogs, Cats, and

Veterinary Authorization Required for TCVM Herbal Formulas - TCVM Pet Supply

Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Ku Shen Si Wu is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula that supports the body's normal resistance to fungi, nourishes Blood, clears Heat, and supports animals with hypersensitive skin in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on the classical Ku Shen Si Wu Tang, this six-herb formula combines the Blood-nourishing Si Wu Tang base (Dang Gui, Sheng Di Huang, Bai Shao Yao, Chuan Xiong) with potent Heat-clearing, Damp-drying, and toxin-resolving herbs (Ku Shen, Bai Xian Pi) to address both the root Blood deficiency and the Heat and Damp-Heat accumulation in the skin and channels. Available in concentrated powder (90g), concentrated capsules (0.5g or 0.2g), standard capsules (0.5g or 0.2g), or standard powder (200g or 600g). May be used for up to 6 months, or for 1 to 3 months in combination with conventional medication. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs. 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

  • Normal fungal resistance and Heat clearance: Ku Shen is the chief Heat-clearing herb and the formula's principal fungal-resistance herb; it clears Heat, dries Dampness, resolves toxins, and supports the body's normal resistance to fungi; Bai Xian Pi clears Heat, resolves toxins, dries Dampness, and addresses Wind-Heat and Damp-Heat patterns in the skin; together they form the formula's principal Heat-clearing and Damp-drying core targeting the skin and channels
  • Blood nourishment: Dang Gui nourishes and invigorates Blood as the primary Blood-nourishing herb addressing the root Blood deficiency underlying the skin pattern; Sheng Di Huang clears Heat, cools Blood, and nourishes Yin and Blood; Bai Shao Yao nourishes Blood and Yin and softens the Liver; together with Chuan Xiong they form the Si Wu Tang Blood-nourishing base of the formula
  • Blood invigoration and Qi movement: Chuan Xiong invigorates Blood, moves Qi, and disperses Wind; supports smooth Qi and Blood flow through the channels and skin and prevents the Blood-nourishing herbs from becoming stagnant throughout treatment
  • Hypersensitive skin support: The combined Heat-clearing, Damp-drying, Blood-nourishing, and Blood-invigorating actions of the formula address the TCVM pattern of Blood deficiency with Heat and Damp-Heat accumulation associated with hypersensitive, reactive skin in animals; supports the skin and channel environment needed for normal immune function and tissue integrity

TCVM Principles

  • Primary action: Support the body's normal resistance to fungi, nourish Blood, clear Heat, and support animals with hypersensitive skin
  • Classical antecedent: Ku Shen Si Wu Tang
  • Contraindications: None listed
  • Warning: Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs. Resume administration only after consulting with a veterinarian. Keep away from children

Available Forms

  • 90g Concentrated Powder: Highly concentrated granule format; mix into food for easy daily administration
  • 0.5g Concentrated Capsules (100 Count): Standard concentrated capsule format for medium to large dogs; can be given directly or hidden in food or a soft treat
  • 0.2g Concentrated Capsules (50 Count): Smaller concentrated capsule option suited for cats and small dogs under 10 lbs; can be given directly or hidden in food or a soft treat
  • 0.5g Capsules (200 Count): Standard (non-concentrated) capsule format for flexible dosing; can be given directly or hidden in food or a soft treat
  • 0.2g Capsules (100 Count): Standard (non-concentrated) smaller capsule format for cats and small dogs; can be given directly or hidden in food or a soft treat
  • 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

Suggested Use

Concentrated Powder (90g) - Dogs and Cats: 0.1g to 0.25g per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight, twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. One small level scoop holds approximately 0.4g of powder.

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

Concentrated Capsules (0.5g) - Dogs and Cats: One 0.5g capsule per 20 to 40 lbs of body weight, twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Concentrated Capsules (0.2g) - Cats and Small Dogs (under 10 lbs): One 0.2g capsule once daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Horses: 3g twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.

May be used for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. When used in combination with conventional medication, use for 1 to 3 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate dose and duration for your pet. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs, and resume only after consulting with a veterinarian. Keep away from children.

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Bai Shao Yao (Paeonia lactiflora), White peony root; Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus dasycarpus), Dictamnus root bark; Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong), Sichuan lovage rhizome; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Chinese angelica root; Ku Shen (Sophora flavescens), Sophora root; Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa), Raw rehmannia root.

Inactive ingredients: Gluten-free maltodextrin (concentrated powder format). Concentrated and standard capsule formats also contain bovine gelatin. Standard powder formats contain no inactive ingredients.

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

Active Ingredient TCVM Actions

Ku Shen Si Wu Tang is a six-herb formula combining the classical Si Wu Tang Blood-nourishing base (Dang Gui, Sheng Di Huang, Bai Shao Yao, Chuan Xiong) with two potent Heat-clearing and Damp-drying herbs (Ku Shen, Bai Xian Pi) to address both the root Blood deficiency and the Heat and Damp-Heat accumulation in the skin and channels:

  • Ku Shen (Sophora flavescens) - Sophora root: The chief herb and primary Heat-clearing and fungal-resistance herb of the formula; powerfully clears Heat, dries Dampness, resolves toxins, kills parasites, and supports the body's normal resistance to fungi; the most bitter-cold and potent Damp-Heat-clearing herb in the formula, targeting the skin and lower Jiao
  • Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus dasycarpus) - Dictamnus root bark: Clears Heat, resolves toxins, dries Dampness, and expels Wind-Heat from the skin and channels; supports Ku Shen's Heat-clearing and Damp-drying action as the second principal Heat-clearing herb, with particular affinity for Wind-Heat and Damp-Heat skin patterns
  • Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Chinese angelica root: Nourishes and invigorates Blood; the primary Blood-nourishing herb of the Si Wu Tang base, addressing the root Blood deficiency underlying the skin pattern and ensuring the channels and skin have sufficient Blood for healing and tissue integrity
  • Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa) - Raw rehmannia root: Clears Heat, cools Blood, and nourishes Yin and Blood; addresses both the Heat component and the Blood and Yin deficiency alongside Dang Gui; the second major Blood and Yin-nourishing herb of the Si Wu Tang base with additional Heat-clearing properties suited to this formula
  • Bai Shao Yao (Paeonia lactiflora) - White peony root: Nourishes Blood and Yin, softens the Liver, and moderates Liver Qi; supports the Blood-nourishing dimension of the Si Wu Tang base alongside Dang Gui and Sheng Di Huang, and prevents over-dispersing from the Blood-invigorating herbs
  • Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) - Sichuan lovage rhizome: Invigorates Blood, moves Qi, and disperses Wind; the Blood-invigorating herb of the Si Wu Tang base, supporting smooth Qi and Blood flow through the channels and skin and preventing stagnation from the nourishing herbs throughout the course of treatment

Potential Drug Interactions

Ku Shen Si Wu contains potent Heat-clearing and Damp-drying herbs, including Ku Shen (sophora root) and Bai Xian Pi (dictamnus root bark), alongside Blood-nourishing and Blood-invigorating herbs including Dang Gui (Chinese angelica root), Sheng Di Huang (raw rehmannia root), Bai Shao Yao (white peony root), and Chuan Xiong (Sichuan lovage rhizome), which may affect platelet activity, hepatic drug metabolism, and interactions with antifungal or immunomodulating drugs. Pets on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision, as herb-drug interaction research in dogs, cats, and horses remains limited.

Medication categories warranting extra caution include anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, antifungal medications, dermatological medications, and pets managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. When used alongside conventional medication, the manufacturer recommends limiting use to 1 to 3 months. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs, and resume only after consulting with a veterinarian. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your pet's condition, current medications, and laboratory results.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What conditions is Ku Shen Si Wu used for in TCVM?

Ku Shen Si Wu is indicated in TCVM for Blood deficiency combined with Heat and Damp-Heat accumulation in the skin and channels, presenting as hypersensitive skin, chronic skin irritation, or skin conditions associated with Blood deficiency and Damp-Heat. Holistic veterinarians commonly recommend it for dogs, cats, and horses showing signs of Blood deficiency with Heat affecting the skin, including environmental sensitivities, reactive or inflamed skin, or fungal-related skin concerns, particularly when accompanied by a pale or red tongue with a greasy coat and a thin or rapid pulse. No contraindications are listed for this formula. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate TCVM pattern diagnosis before recommending Ku Shen Si Wu.

How is Ku Shen Si Wu administered, and what are the dosing guidelines?

Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance. For the 90g concentrated powder, the dose for dogs and cats is 0.1g to 0.25g per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian; the small scoop holds approximately 0.4g. For horses, the standard dose is 3g (approximately 2.5 large scoops) twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian; the large scoop holds approximately 1.2g. For 0.5g concentrated capsules, the guideline is one capsule per 20 to 40 lbs of body weight twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. For 0.2g concentrated capsules, cats and small dogs under 10 lbs receive one capsule once daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. Mix concentrated powder directly into wet or dry food at each meal. Capsules can be given directly or hidden in food or a soft treat. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs, and resume only after consulting with a veterinarian.

How long can Ku Shen Si Wu be used?

This formula may be used for up to 6 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. When used in combination with conventional medication, the manufacturer recommends limiting use to 1 to 3 months, or as directed by your veterinarian. The appropriate duration depends on the severity of the pattern and your pet's response, as assessed by your holistic veterinarian through regular follow-up. Regular monitoring is recommended to track progress and adjust dosing as the skin pattern resolves.

Can Ku Shen Si Wu be combined with conventional antifungal or dermatological medications?

Ku Shen Si Wu can be used alongside conventional medications under veterinary supervision, with the manufacturer recommending a shorter course of 1 to 3 months in that context. If your pet is on prescription medications, particularly antifungal drugs, anticoagulants, or dermatological medications, your veterinarian will evaluate whether Ku Shen Si Wu is appropriate given your pet's full health picture and current treatment plan. Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting, or other unusual signs, and resume only after consulting with a veterinarian.

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