• Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang

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Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang

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Integrative Veterinary Products Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang is a veterinarian-compounded traditional Chinese herbal formula based on the classical prescription. It is traditionally used to improve circulation and resolve chronic Blood stagnation affecting the chest and peripheral tissues.

In veterinary practice, it is particularly useful in animals with poor peripheral circulation, fixed masses, chronic cough or impaired tissue circulation where stagnation and poor blood movement appear to contribute to disease progression.

Animals suited to this formula often have cool ears or paws, firm or fixed lesions, darkened tissues or chronic conditions involving impaired circulation.

This formula is commonly used to support circulation in chronic thoracic disease, chronic cough, fixed masses, poor skin circulation and conditions involving longstanding stagnation rather than acute inflammatory Heat.

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

Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang is a classical formula traditionally used to improve circulation and resolve Blood stagnation affecting the chest, peripheral tissues and channels.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, impaired circulation and chronic stagnation may gradually contribute to fixed lesions, poor tissue nourishment, chronic restriction and reduced peripheral blood flow. Over time, tissues may become congested, darkened, poorly perfused or slow to recover.

Unlike formulas designed primarily to clear Heat or Damp inflammation, Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang focuses on restoring healthy Blood movement and circulation through stagnant or poorly perfused tissues.

This formula is commonly selected where:

  • lesions are firm, fixed or slow to resolve
  • circulation appears poor or restricted
  • chronic cough or thoracic stagnation are present
  • tissues appear darkened, congested or poorly nourished
  • peripheral circulation is reduced
  • recovery and tissue healing appear sluggish

Clinically, this formula is commonly used in:

  • chronic cough associated with circulatory stagnation
  • congestive heart failure with poor peripheral circulation
  • chronic thoracic restriction

fixed masses or firm lesions

  • chronic skin lesions with impaired circulation
  • peripheral vascular stagnation
  • chronic poorly healing tissues
  • selected chronic tumour environments where stagnation predominates

Animals suited to this formula often show:

  • cool ears or paws
  • firm or fixed lesions

darkened or congested tissues

  • chronic restriction or poor circulation
  • slow recovery or impaired healing
  • purplish or darkened tongue

This formula is frequently combined with other formulas depending on the dominant terrain. It may be used alongside formulas such as Xiao Chai Hu Tang where constrained movement and tension coexist, or alongside other circulation-supportive formulas in animals showing chronic vascular stagnation or impaired tissue perfusion.

In Western physiological terms, this formula is often used where impaired microcirculation, vascular congestion or chronic tissue stagnation appear to contribute to disease progression.

This formula is generally less appropriate where:

  • active inflammatory Heat predominates
  • tissues are acutely swollen, hot or infected
  • severe collapse or acute haemorrhage are present
  • marked Damp accumulation predominates without significant stagnation.
Ingredients

Persica Seed, Chinese Angelica Root, Carthamus Flower, Achyrathes root, Rehmannia root, Bitter orange, Liguisticum rhizome, Platycodon root, Bupleurum root, Licorice root.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Blood stagnation” look like in animals?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Blood stagnation often presents as poor circulation and tissues that appear fixed, darkened, poorly nourished or slow to heal.

Animals suited to this formula may have:

  • cool ears or paws
  • firm or fixed masses
  • darkened tissues
  • poor peripheral circulation
  • chronic cough associated with circulatory stagnation
  • slow healing in poorly perfused tissues
How is this formula different from anti-inflammatory formulas?

Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang is not primarily an anti-inflammatory formula.

Instead, it focuses on improving circulation and restoring healthy Blood movement in animals with poor peripheral circulation, fixed lesions or chronic stagnation patterns.
Can this formula be used alongside conventional medications?

Yes. In integrative veterinary practice, this formula is commonly used alongside conventional cardiac, respiratory, oncologic and rehabilitation therapies depending on the individual condition.
Do consistently cool ears or paws suggest poor circulation?

Yes. Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang is frequently combined with other formulas depending on the dominant pattern.

It is often paired with formulas that regulate constrained movement, support circulation or address concurrent inflammatory, deficient or Damp patterns.
Can this formula be combined with other herbal formulas?

Yes. Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang is frequently combined with other formulas depending on the dominant pattern.

It is often paired with formulas that regulate constrained movement, support circulation or address concurrent inflammatory, deficient or Damp patterns.