• Dang Gui Shao Yao San

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Dang Gui Shao Yao San

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Integrative Veterinary Products Dng Gui Shao Yao San is a veterinarian-compounded traditional Chinese herbal formula based on the classical prescription. It is traditionally used to nourish Blood while improving fluid metabolism and gentle circulation in animals showing deficiency complicated by Dampness.

In veterinary practice, it is particularly useful in animals that appear weak, pale or poorly nourished while also showing signs of Damp accumulation or impaired fluid handling.

Unlike richer tonifying formulas, Dang Gui Shao Yao San supports nourishment while simultaneously promoting healthy fluid movement and gentle circulation, making it particularly useful in animals prone to Dampness alongside underlying deficiency.

Gentle and balanced in nature, this formula is commonly used where stronger tonics may aggravate heaviness, stagnation or Damp accumulation.

Currently in Australia, certain traditional Chinese herbal blends are only allowed to be dispensed by a registered veterinarian.

As with all Traditional Chinese Herbal blends, the best results are likely to occur when prescribed by an integrative veterinarian who can examine your animal in person. Telehealth consultations however, can be used when access to an appropriate veterinarian is difficult or not possible.

If you would like to access the Integrative Veterinary Products Herbal blends, please book an appointment to access a telehealth (phone or video) appointment with Dr Tanya Meares BVSc.

Before the appointment, you will be asked to submit a form with background information about your animal and their health issues.

The cost of the 15-30 minute telehealth appointment is $80 but you will receive a discount of $40 on your first order of any an herbal blend in the shop (if any are suggested).

These formulas require practitioner dispensing under current regulatory guidelines.

How it Works

Dang Gui Shao Yao San is a classical formula traditionally used in animals showing poor nourishment alongside Dampness, puffiness or sluggish fluid movement.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, when Blood becomes deficient, circulation and tissue nourishment may weaken. Over time, fluids may no longer move smoothly, contributing to Dampness, puffiness, poor muscle tone or mild fluid retention despite underlying deficiency.

Unlike richer Blood-tonifying formulas, Dang Gui Shao Yao San nourishes Blood while also supporting fluid movement and gentle circulation. This allows nourishment to improve without excessively trapping Dampness or creating further stagnation.

Then add clinically:

Clinically, this formula is commonly used in:

  • mild oedema or fluid retention associated with deficiency
  • recurrent cystitis in deficient or poorly nourished animals
  • reproductive weakness or fertility imbalance
  • chronic loose stools with underlying weakness
  • poor muscle tone or soft tissue weakness
  • pale or poorly nourished animals with Damp tendencies
  • animals that worsen with richer tonics
  • mild abdominal discomfort improved by warmth or pressure
  • deficient animals with sluggish circulation or puffiness
Ingredients

Chinese Angelica
White Peony
Sichuan Lovage
Poria
Atractylodes
Alisma
Dosing

Dogs up to 5 kg Give ¼ of a teaspoon twice daily

5-10 kg Give ½ a teaspoon twice daily

10-15 kg Give ¾ of a teaspoon twice daily

15-20 kg Give 1 teaspoon twice daily

20-30 kg Give 1 ½ teaspoons twice daily

30-40 kg Give 2 teaspoons twice daily

It is advised to start on a lower dose and work up to the full dose over a week or so to check it is a good fit for your dog. The above dosing guidelines can be adjusted. For animals that have had benefit from the herbs, a lower dose may be required to maintain or wean off the formula. Conversely, animals may be given more frequent or higher doses when the effect is required more quickly and the formula choice is certain.

Ways to get herbs into pets.
Most dogs with a good appetite will simply eat herbal mixtures in their food. If animals have a weak appetite or are otherwise picky with their choices there area few other ways to entice them.
Mix herbs with a small amount of a high value treat – eg mince, sardines, cheese.
Mix herbs into a bone broth and pour over food.
If owners are still having trouble, gelatin food capsules can be bought inexpensively and herbs put into them. Owners then need to give the capsule either directly into the mouth or again, mixed in food.

Additional Information for Wholesalers

Dang Gui Shao Yao San is a classical formula that nourishes Blood while regulating its movement and transforming Dampness. It is used in patterns where Liver Blood deficiency coexists with Spleen deficiency and fluid accumulation, leading to disharmony between nourishment and distribution.

In TCM, the Liver stores Blood and ensures the smooth flow of Qi, while the Spleen governs transformation and transportation of fluids. When Blood is deficient, the Liver loses its ability to properly nourish the tissues, and when the Spleen is weak, Dampness can accumulate. This combination results in poor circulation of Blood and fluids, often manifesting as swelling, discomfort, or dysfunction in the lower body.

Dang Gui Shao Yao San works by enriching and harmonising the Blood, supporting the Spleen to resolve Dampness, and promoting the smooth movement of Qi and fluids. The formula gently restores balance between nourishment and circulation, making it particularly suited to deficiency-based patterns with secondary stagnation and Damp accumulation, rather than excess conditions.

It is characterised by its balanced approach—simultaneously tonifying and moving—allowing it to correct underlying deficiency while addressing the resulting stagnation and fluid imbalance without being overly dispersing.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this formula useful in animals with both deficiency and Dampness?

Some animals become weak or poorly nourished while also developing signs of Dampness such as puffiness, fluid retention or chronic loose stools.

Dang Gui Shao Yao San is designed to support nourishment while also helping maintain healthy fluid movement and gentle circulation.
Can this formula help recurrent cystitis?

It may be helpful in animals where recurrent urinary irritation occurs alongside underlying deficiency rather than obvious infection.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, reduced nourishment may affect the normal resilience of the urinary tract. This formula supports Blood while promoting healthy fluid movement.
Does Dampness always mean an animal is overweight?

Unlike some richer nourishing formulas, Dang Gui Shao Yao San combines Blood-nourishing herbs with ingredients that support fluid movement and gentle circulation.

This balanced approach makes it particularly useful in animals that require nourishment but are also prone to Dampness.