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Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Wu Shen San is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula that nourishes Yin and Blood, eliminates Damp, and supports animals with hypersensitive skin in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on the classical Wu Shen San, this ten-herb formula addresses Yin and Blood deficiency with Damp-Heat accumulation in the skin, combining Yin- and Blood-nourishing herbs with Heat-clearing, Damp-drying, and toxin-resolving agents to relieve chronic itching, skin hypersensitivity, and inflammatory skin conditions rooted in deficiency. Available in concentrated powder, concentrated capsules, and standard capsules. Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.
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Active ingredients: Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus dasycarpus), Densefruit pittany root bark; Bei Sha Shen (Glehnia littoralis), Coastal glehnia root; Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea), Atractylodes rhizome; Chai Hu (Bupleurum chinense), Bupleurum root; Di Fu Zi (Kochia scoparia), Kochia fruit; He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum), Fo-ti root; Ku Shen (Sophora flavescens), Sophora root; Tu Fu Ling (Smilax glabra), Sarsaparilla rhizome; Xuan Shen (Scrophularia ningpoensis), Figwort root; Yin Chen Hao (Artemisia capillaris), Capillary artemisia herb.
Inactive ingredients: Depending on the preparation, inactive ingredients may include gluten-free maltodextrin or bovine gelatin. Powder formats contain no inactive ingredients.
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Wu Shen San combines Yin and Blood-nourishing herbs with Heat-clearing, Damp-drying, and toxin-resolving agents to address both the root deficiency and the Damp-Heat accumulation contributing to chronic skin hypersensitivity:
Wu Shen San contains Yin and Blood-nourishing herbs (He Shou Wu, Bei Sha Shen, Xuan Shen) alongside Heat-clearing and Damp-drying herbs (Ku Shen, Bai Xian Pi, Di Fu Zi, Tu Fu Ling, Yin Chen Hao) 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 immunosuppressive medications, corticosteroids or anti-inflammatory drugs, hepatic 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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Wu Shen San is most commonly recommended for dogs, cats, and horses with TCVM patterns of Yin and Blood deficiency with Damp-Heat accumulation in the skin. Holistic veterinarians frequently prescribe it for pets with chronic or recurrent skin hypersensitivity, itching, or inflammatory skin conditions where the underlying pattern involves deficiency rather than pure Excess. It is particularly well-suited for pets whose skin conditions have become chronic and are rooted in Yin and Blood deficiency failing to nourish and moisten the skin. No contraindications or warnings are listed for this formula.
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 twice daily; the included small scoop holds approximately 0.3g. For horses using the concentrated powder, the standard dose is 3g (approximately 2.5 large scoops) twice daily; the large scoop holds approximately 1.2g. For concentrated capsules, the guideline is one 0.5g capsule per 20 to 40 lbs of body weight twice daily, or one 0.2g capsule once daily for small dogs and cats under 10 lbs. Use as needed for up to 6 months.
Because Wu Shen San addresses a deficiency-rooted pattern, consistent longer-term use is typically needed. Many pet owners begin to notice improvements in itching, skin comfort, and coat quality within 3 to 6 weeks of consistent use. You may use the formula as needed for up to 6 months. Regular follow-up with your holistic veterinarian is recommended to monitor progress and adjust dosing as needed.
Wu Shen San is sometimes used alongside other TCVM formulas as part of a comprehensive skin and immune support protocol, but your authorizing veterinarian should always guide combination use. If your pet is on prescription medications, particularly corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, or hepatic medications, your veterinarian will evaluate whether Wu Shen San is appropriate given your pet's full health picture and current treatment plan. This formula has no listed contraindications or warnings.
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