• Si Miao San (Four Marvels)

By Integrative Veterinary Products

Si Miao San (Four Marvels)

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A Traditional Chinese Herbal Formula designed to help reduce Damp Heat in the lower burner (diet induced acute inflammatory conditions).

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).

How it Works

Si Miao San is the most used Chinese Herbal Formulas in Veterinary Medicine.

Si Miao San works to help the negative effects of overnutrition that occur when pets eat highly processed and available kibble or canned food. This food is rapidly broken down in the gut with a resultant hyperglycaemia and hyperinsulinaemia. In all species, this process leads to inflammation in the body, and eventual metabolic problems such as diabetes in dogs and people, and Equine Metabolic Syndrome in horses.

SI Miao San increases insulin sensitivity and reduces inflammation.

Si Miao San is safe to use with corticosteroids or other anti-inflammatory drugs, and may allow a reduction in their use.

Ingredients

Atractylodes, Achryanthes, Coix, Phellodendron
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.

Shipping

We currently ship only to Australia. Contact us if you are in NZ and interested in getting our products.  (Not Canada or USA)

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