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Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Zhi Sou San is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula that moistens the Lung, transforms Phlegm, and stops cough in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on the classical Zhi Sou San from Yi Xue Xin Wu (Medical Revelation, 1732), this eight-herb formula addresses Lung dryness and Phlegm accumulation with cough by combining Lung-moistening and Phlegm-transforming herbs with Exterior-releasing and Qi-regulating agents. Available in concentrated powder, concentrated capsules, and a 600g bulk powder. Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.
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Active ingredients: Bai Bu (Stemona sessilifolia), Stemona root; Bai Qian (Cynanchum stauntonii), Cynanchum root; Chen Pi (Citrus reticulata), Tangerine peel; Fu Ling (Poria cocos), Poria mushroom; Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis), Licorice root; Jie Geng (Platycodon grandiflorum), Balloon flower root; Jing Jie (Schizonepeta tenuifolia), Schizonepeta herb; Zi Wan (Aster tataricus), Purple aster root.
Inactive ingredients: Gluten-free maltodextrin (powder formats). Capsule format also contains bovine gelatin.
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Zhi Sou San is an eight-herb formula with Bai Bu as the chief, combining Lung-moistening and cough-stopping herbs with Phlegm-transforming, Exterior-releasing, and Qi-regulating deputies to address the full pattern of Lung dryness with Phlegm and cough:
Zhi Sou San contains Lung-moistening and Phlegm-transforming herbs, with Bai Bu (Stemona) and Jie Geng (Platycodon) as key respiratory-acting herbs, alongside Gan Cao (licorice root), which may affect cortisol metabolism and electrolyte balance with prolonged use. 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 cough suppressants, bronchodilators, corticosteroids, antibiotics or antiviral medications used concurrently for respiratory conditions, 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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Zhi Sou San is indicated in TCVM for Lung dryness and Phlegm accumulation with cough, particularly cough that lingers after an exterior Wind invasion or arises from chronic Lung Yin deficiency. Holistic veterinarians frequently recommend it for dogs, cats, and horses with persistent or chronic cough, dry or irritated airways, Phlegm production, or respiratory discomfort, particularly when accompanied by a slightly red tongue and a floating or slippery pulse. No contraindications or warnings are listed for this formula.
Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance. For dogs and cats, the general guideline for the concentrated powder is 0.1g to 0.25g per 10 to 20 lbs twice daily. For horses, the standard dose is 3g twice daily as a top dressing on feed. You can give capsules whole or open them and sprinkle them over food. The 600g bulk powder is suited for horses or extended use. Use as needed for up to 2 months.
Response time varies depending on the pattern's severity and chronicity. For acute cough following an exterior Wind invasion, many pet owners begin to notice improvements within 1 to 2 weeks of consistent use. For chronic or recurring respiratory patterns rooted in Lung Yin deficiency, you may need longer-term use, up to 2 months. Regular follow-up with your holistic veterinarian is recommended to monitor progress and adjust the protocol as needed.
Yes. Combining TCVM formulas is common in integrative veterinary practice. Zhi Sou San may be prescribed alongside formulas that address concurrent patterns, such as immune support or Qi tonification, when the overall TCVM picture warrants it. Your authorizing veterinarian should always guide combination use, assessing your pet's full pattern diagnosis and current supplement regimen to determine the most appropriate protocol.
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