• Three Seeds Combination (San Ren Tang)

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Three Seeds Combination (San Ren Tang)

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San Ren Tang is a classical formula traditionally used to regulate Damp accumulation and restore proper movement and descent of Qi and fluids in early or moderate Damp patterns.

In veterinary practice, it is particularly useful in animals showing signs of fluid stagnation, mucus accumulation, wet inflammatory conditions or impaired fluid regulation before strong inflammatory Heat develops.

This formula is commonly selected in animals with reverse sneeze, mucus-associated gastrointestinal disease, cystitis, fluid retention, wet inflammatory conditions or “heavy” Damp presentations where Heat is mild or incomplete.

 

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

As with all Traditional Chinese Herbal blends, KAN Herbs are best 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 are a registered Veterinarian, please get in touch via our contact page.

If you would like to access the KAN range of 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 30 minute telehealth appointment is $80 but you will receive a discount of $40 on your first order of any product product in the shop.

These formulas require practitioner dispensing under current regulatory guidelines.

How it Works

San Ren Tang was first described over 200 years ago in the Systematic Differentiation of Warm Diseases and was developed to address Damp accumulation before strong Heat and inflammation fully develop.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Damp refers to pathological accumulation of fluid, heaviness and impaired fluid movement within the body. Animals with Damp patterns may appear heavy, greasy, swollen, mucus-prone or sluggish.

Damp may impair the normal downward movement and regulation of Qi and fluids throughout the body. In veterinary practice, Damp commonly develops when digestion and fluid regulation become inefficient, particularly in animals consuming highly processed, high-carbohydrate or calorie-dense diets.

Compared with Si Miao San, San Ren Tang is less strongly cooling and less focused on metabolic Heat, but more effective at restoring coordinated descent, fluid movement and peristaltic regulation.

Clinically, this formula is commonly used in:

  • reverse sneeze or upper airway irritation with mucus involvement
  • snoring, mild cough or noisy respiration associated with Damp accumulation
  • colitis or gastritis with mucus but without marked Heat
  • cystitis with Damp predominance
  • conjunctival discharge associated with Damp
  • renal insufficiency with impaired fluid regulation
  • overflow bladder or incomplete bladder emptying
  • lumbosacral disease where weakness or ataxia predominate over severe inflammatory pain

Apricot seed restores proper descent of Lung and Stomach Qi and assists respiratory and gastrointestinal motility. Job’s tears drains Damp while supporting digestive regulation. Cardamom transforms Damp within the Middle Burner.

Magnolia bark and Pinellia regulate abdominal distension, nausea and Phlegm accumulation. Talc, Lophatherum and Helwingia promote urination and help clear mild Heat through fluid movement.

This formula is often useful in animals showing Damp accumulation without intense inflammatory Heat and may pair well with formulas such as Rehmannia 8 where chronic fluid dysregulation and deficiency coexist.

Animals suited to this formula often show:

  • swollen, wet or lavender tongue
  • toned or slippery pulse
  • greasy or heavy coat
  • mucus accumulation or wet discharge
  • boggy or fluid-retentive body condition

Think: Damp accumulation impairing coordinated movement and descent of Qi and fluids before strong Heat develops.

This formula is generally less appropriate where:

  • intense Heat or inflammatory redness predominates
  • severe deficiency and exhaustion are present
  • dryness outweighs Damp accumulation
  • inflammatory disease is highly acute or toxic

Its relatively mild flavour profile also makes it particularly useful in cats.
Ingredients


Apricot seed,

Job’s tears seed,

Talc,

Ginger cured pinellia rhizome,

Chinese cardamom fruit,

Lophatherum herb,

Magnolia bark,

Japanese helwingia pith.
Dosing
4kg give 0.3mls twice daily
8kg give 0.45mls twice daily
12kg give 0.60mls twice daily
23kg give 0.9mls twice daily
32kg give 1.2mls twice daily
75kg give 1.8mls twice daily
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Frequently Asked Questions

How is San Ren Tang different from Si Miao San?

Both formulas address Damp patterns, however San Ren Tang is more focused on restoring fluid movement, coordinated descent and mucus regulation where Damp predominates without intense inflammatory Heat.

Si Miao San is more strongly cooling and is better suited to hotter, redder, more inflammatory Damp-Heat presentations associated with metabolic excess.
What does “Damp” mean in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Damp refers to pathological accumulation of fluid, heaviness and impaired fluid movement within the body. Animals with Damp patterns may appear greasy, swollen, mucus-prone, heavy, sluggish or prone to wet inflammatory conditions.

Damp commonly develops when digestion and fluid regulation become inefficient. In veterinary practice, this is often associated with highly processed diets, excessive carbohydrate intake, metabolic dysfunction or chronic digestive imbalance.
Why do some animals with Damp patterns develop reverse sneeze, mucus or noisy breathing?

Damp may interfere with the normal downward movement of Lung Qi and contribute to mucus accumulation within the upper airways.

These animals often show signs such as reverse sneeze, snoring, mild cough, noisy breathing or mucus accumulation without severe Heat or infection.
Can San Ren Tang be used alongside conventional medication?

Yes. In integrative veterinary practice, San Ren Tang is commonly used alongside conventional therapies where mucus accumulation, impaired fluid regulation or Damp-related inflammatory patterns are contributing to disease.