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Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Zhi Sou San is a concentrated TCVM herbal formula that moistens the Lung, transforms Phlegm, and stops cough in dogs, cats, and horses. It is available as a concentrated powder, concentrated capsules, or a bulk 600g powder. Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.
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Dogs and Cats: 0.1g to 0.25g per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight, twice daily.
Horses: 3g twice daily as a top dressing on feed.
Use as needed for up to 2 months. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate dose and duration for your pet.
Active Ingredients: Bai Bu (Stamona), Bai Qian (Cynanchum), Chen Pi (Citrus), Fu Ling (Poria), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza), Jie Geng (Platycodon), Jing Jie (Schizonepeta), Zi Wan (Aster)
Inactive Ingredients: Gluten-free maltodextrin. Capsule variants also contain Bovine Gelatin.
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Each herb in this formula contributes targeted actions that work together to moisten the Lung, transform Phlegm, and stop cough:
Zhi Sou San contains Lung-moistening and Phlegm-transforming herbs, including Bai Bu (Stemona) and Jie Geng (Platycodon), which may affect respiratory function and interact with medications targeting the same systems. Pets currently 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, antibiotics or antiviral drugs 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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In Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Zhi Sou San is indicated for Lung Yin deficiency with Phlegm accumulation and cough. It is commonly recommended for dogs, cats, and horses with persistent or chronic cough, dry or irritated airways, Phlegm production, or respiratory discomfort after an external pathogen invasion, particularly when accompanied by a slightly red tongue and a floating or slippery pulse.
The concentrated powder can be mixed directly into wet or dry food or top-dressed on feed. Capsules can be given whole or opened and sprinkled over food. The bulk 600g powder is ideal for horses or multi-pet households. Dosing is based on species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the correct dose and schedule for your pet.
Results vary depending on the severity and chronicity of the condition. For acute cough patterns, many pet owners begin to notice improvements within 1 to 2 weeks of consistent use. For chronic or recurring respiratory patterns, longer-term use up to 2 months may be needed; your veterinarian will guide reassessment intervals based on your animal's response.
Combining TCVM formulas is common practice in integrative veterinary care, but it should always be done under the guidance of your authorizing veterinarian. They will assess your pet's full TCVM pattern diagnosis and current supplement regimen to determine whether combining formulas is appropriate and safe for your individual animal.
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