What is Da Cheng Qi Tang?
Da Cheng Qi Tang is a TCVM (Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine) herbal blend that helps relieve impaction and constipation in dogs, cats, and horses.
The Western Medical indications for Da Cheng Qi Tang are:
- Abdominal pain
- Impaction
- Constipation
Eastern veterinary medicine analyzes animal health challenges differently than Western veterinary medicine does.
The TCVM indications for Da Cheng Qi Tang are:
- Abdominal fullness and pain
- Fever
- Focal distension Excess Heat in the large intestine
- Forceful, fast pulse
- Red tongue with yellow coating
How Da Cheng Qi Tang Relieves Impaction and Constipation in Dogs, Cats, and Horses
At Natchez Trace Veterinary Services, Dr. Smith offers an Eastern exam (TCVM) in combination with the standard veterinary exam.
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine philosophy is very different than our standard Western veterinary medical philosophy.
TCVM focuses on balance and finding the root cause of animal health problems rather than simply masking symptoms with prescription medicines.
Through Eastern examination techniques, Dr. Smith chooses herbal blends to treat symptoms.
And, at the same time, the herbs correct the imbalances causing the symptoms.
Da Cheng Qi Tang is only one of the many TCM herbal blends available for our doctors to choose from based on the results of the Eastern exam.
Da Cheng Qi Tang is a specially-formulated herbal blend for relieving symptoms of constipation and impaction, while at the same time addressing the underlying causes of these symptoms.
The Chinese principles of treatment for Da Cheng Qi Tang are:
- Clearing Heat
- Purge accumulation through the bowels
What Herbs Are in Da Cheng Qi Tang?
The main ingredients in the Da Cheng Qi Tang herbal formula are:
- Da Huang (Rheum) to clear Heat, purge large intestine, cool blood, and resolve stagnation
- Hou Po (Magnolia Obovata) to move Qi and relieve pain
- Mang Xiao (Mirabilite) to purge accumulation through bowels and resolve hardness
- Zhi Shi (Aurantium) to move Qi and relieve pain
Da Cheng Qi Tang comes from the ancient Chinese herbal formula Da Chen Qi Tang, from the Shang Han Za Bing Lun, by Zhang Zhong-Jing (220 AD).
Our clients have seen wonderful improvements in the health conditions of their pets using herbal blends to take care of a variety of health issues. Please contact our clinic at any time if you have questions about herbal remedies!
Do You Give Your Pet Digestive Enzymes and Probiotics?
If your dog or cat suffers any type of digestive disturbance, good digestive enzymes and probiotics are a must!
Digestive enzymes are also very important because of the way our food is processed and grown today.
In addition, older dogs often naturally lack the enzymes needed to properly digest their food.
Probiotics are a must after antibiotics and many other pharmaceuticals.
Why? Because antibiotics and other medicines kill off the good bacteria in the gut. Lack of good bacteria leads to a weakened immune system and possible overgrowth of yeast (yeast infections).
Some studies also show that supplementing with digestive enzymes and probiotics ease allergies by more completely digesting foods.
