Epimedium is a TCM herbal blend that can be very helpful with problems of infertility in dogs, cats, and horses.
How Epimedium Formula Helps Solve Infertility in Dogs, Cats, and Horses
The Western Medical indications for this Epimedium formula are
- Female infertility
- Impotence
- Low quantity or quality of sperm
- Lower sexual activities
- Stallion infertility
The Traditional Chinese Medicine indications for Epimedium Formula are:
- Female infertility
- Kidney Jing deficiency
- Kidney Yang deficiency
- Low quantity of sperm
- Poor quality of sperm
- A thin, weak pulse
- Stallion infertility
- A pale, swollen tongue
How Does It Work?
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy, Kidney Jing is the prenatal essence of the vital life force and all reproductive ability depends on Kidney Jing and Kidney Yang.
Epimedium Formula powder promotes these qualities by tonifying Kidney Yang, Jing, Qi, and Blood.
At Natchez Trace Veterinary Services, Dr. Smith offers an Eastern exam (Traditional Chinese Medicine) in combination with the standard veterinary exam.
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) philosophy is different from Western medical philosophy.
TCVM focuses on balance and finding the root cause of health challenges rather than simply masking symptoms with prescription medicines.
Through Eastern examination techniques, Dr. Smith chooses herbal blends that will both treat symptoms and at the same time correct the imbalances in your pet’s body that are causing the symptoms.
Epimedium Formula is only one of the many TCVM herbal blends available for Dr. Smith to choose from based on the results of the Eastern exam.
Epimedium is a TCVM herbal blend of herbs which work synergistically to relieve the symptoms of:
- Infertility
- Low quality of sperm
- Stallion infertility
- Impotence
- Lowered sexual activities
At the same time, the herbs address the underlying causes of these symptoms.
Epimedium’s Chinese principles of treatment are tonifyinng Kidney Yang and nourishing Yin and Jing.
The Epimedium powder herbal formula promotes sexual activity by tonification of the Jing, Kidney Yang, Blood, and Qi.
It can be used for impotence in stallions, including the issues poor sperm quality, low sperm counts, and Kidney Yang/Jing Deficiency.
In addition, Epimedium can be used in mares for infertility problems such as anestrus due to ovary quiescence, silent estrus, quiet heat, irregular estrus, and lack of sexual desire.
What Herbs Are in Epimedium Formula?
This veterinary herbal formula is based on the ancient Chinese formula Sheng Jing San.
The main ingredients in the Epimedium Formula are:
- Bai Sho Yao (Paeonia) to nourish Liver Yin and Blood
- Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea) to tonify Kidney Yang and strengthen the bones
- Chen Pi (Citrus) to regulate stomach Qi and invigorate spleen Qi
- Dang Gui (Angelica) to nourish Blood
- Dang Shen (Codonopsis) to tonify Qi
- Gou Qi Zi (Lycium Chinesis Fructus) to nourish Liver Yin and benefit the eyes
- He Shou Wu (Polygonum) to nourish Blood and Jing and benefit the hair
- Huang Qi (Astragalus) to tonify Qi
- Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon) to moisten and nourish Yin
- Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia) to nourish Kidney Yin and Jing
- Suo Yang (Cynomorium) to tonify Kidney Yang
- Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta) to tonify Kidney Yang and Jing and Yin
- Xu Duan (Dipsacus) to tonify Kidney Yang and promote healing of a fracture
- Xuan Shen (Scrophularia) to cool Blood and clear Heat
- Yang Qi Shi (Actinolite) to tonify Kidney Yang
- Yin Yang Huo (Epimedium) to tonify Kidney Yang/Jing and promote sexual desire
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!
Source: Dr. Xie’s Jing Tang Herbal
