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As interest in integrative medicine grows, DVMs are incorporating Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) principles and herbal approaches into clinical practice, applying traditional pattern differentiation alongside Western veterinary care. Here are several examples of the classical formulas and single herbs being used in TCVM approaches to pet health:
Classical Formulas
- Xiao Yao San to regulate Qi [1]
- Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang to invigorate Qi/Blood [2]
- Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin for Liver Blood Deficiency [3]
- Zhi Gan Cao Tang for Heart Qi/Yin Deficiency [4]
- Gui Pi Tang for Blood Deficiency [4]
Single Herbs
- Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root) for Blood Deficiency (w/ Stagnation) [4]
- Huang Qi (Astragalus Root) to support the immune system [5]
- Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia) to Clear Heat & Cool Blood [5]
- Ling Zhi (Reishi) to support the immune system [6]
- Mai Dong (Ophiopogon Root) for Yin Deficiency [4]
References:
1. https://franklintnvet.com/xiao-yao-san-6-herb-ingredient-for-healthy-liver/
2. https://annarboranimalhospital.com/blog/chinese-herbs-in-veterinary-medicine/
3. https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?pId=22915&catId=124671&id=8896772&ind=355&objTypeID=17
4. https://veteriankey.com/clinical-application-of-chinese-herbal-medicine/
5. https://marinavillagevet.com/chinese-herbal-medicine-pets/
6. https://franklintnvet.com/the-top-4-immunity-mushrooms-for-dogs-and-cats/
