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Herbal Therapy

8/23/2016

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Herbal Medicine is an essential part of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. In China, TCVM treatment consists of 30% acupuncture and 70% Chinese herbal medicine.   Chinese herbal medicine has a rich history extending over several thousands of years and has proven to be an effective treatment modality. 

Many formulas we use in practice today were developed many thousands of years ago. Some were developed for both animals and people, while others were developed specifically for animals. Formulas are used more commonly than individual herb so the actions of the herbs are balanced and the actions of one herb, say a warming herb, are not as damaging to the body because it is counter acted by a cooling herb. This balance can also be accomplished with diet ( see the Nutritional consult page)

All our herbal formulas come from Jing Tang and we can guarantee their quality. There are no illegal or environmentally controversial substances in our herbal products ie (no ephedra or rhino horn). 
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5 E Fish Hospital ! 

9/9/2013

 
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So we have expanded into the garage with our new fish hospital ( 2 laundry tubs, a styrofoam box/treatment tank and a bubbler) ! 

2 goldfish were rescued from their old pond by Ben of Myakka Aquatics and are being treated with antibiotics, laser therapy, herbal medicine and a diet of superfoods (kale, watermeal and shrimp). One has a large ulcer on the side and the other has bruising and dropsy. This is my first attempt at treating pet fish but they seem to be responding well. Many thanks to my fish expert friend Charley Gregory (soon to be DVM in the class of 2014 ! ) for all his advice. For more fish info check out Charley's page http://www.healthyaquatics.com/

Forsythia Lian Qiao 

7/9/2013

 
Archived from 5elements4animals.com
originally posted on Jan 4, 2012


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I just watched Contagion on the airplane from LA to Hawaii, being a germaphobe and molecular biology geek...I loved it !!! Basically a new killer strain of flu with DNA sequences from Bats and Pigs jumps into a human host (Gweneth Paltrow) at a casino in Hong Kong and in classic Pandemic form, spreads throughout the world leading to quarantine and chaos !! An anti big pharma blogger, (Jude Law) documents his self treatment and subsequent recovery with Forsythia and the media,big pharma, wall street and the government attempt to disprove him while millions die waiting on a vaccine. So what does this have to do with Chinese vet med ? Well you can listen to the show and find out www.drivingradioshow.com 

Forsythia Fruit aka Lian Qiao is used to treat the early stages of flu, fever, sore throat, headache and skin infections.  You may have seen the showy yellow flowers bursting off of woody branches in the early spring. The fruit/seed shell is harvested in its unripe green stage and is processed into a powder.  Its energy is cool and taste is bitter and slightly pungent so it can clear heat and release toxins. the seed covering is light so it helps bring toxins to the exterior. Its action is in the Lung, Heart and Gallbladder channels.

In the classical formula, Yin Qiao San (Honeysuckle - Forsythia Powder), Forsythia is combined with Honeysuckle flower and Mentha/Wild Peppermint (Bo -He) and Burdock seed/cockleburrs (Niu Bang Zi) to boost the immune system and open the sinuses to  treat the early stages of flu. You can find this at most health food stores and should keep it on hand during flu season for yourself and your animals. I routinely take this before I travel or am around little kids. I recommend this formula for young horses starting their show career or going away for training for the first time. Its like sending your kid off to kindergarden. They are stressed, have a naive immune system and are exposed to lots of germs ! The same holds true for sending your dog to doggie day care or boarding your dog or cat over the holidays.  This is in no way a substitute for Flu and Rhino vaccines. You should always follow your veterinarian's recommendations for vaccinations. I recommend intranasal Flu and Rhino for a better antibody response and it is less painful for the horse...not always for the vet :)

Magnolia - Xin Yi and Hou Po

7/9/2013

 
Archived from 5elements4animals.com
originally posted on November 22, 2011


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As I'm traveling through LAX on the busiest travel day of the year, I'm thinking, 1. I need ginger tea STAT and 2. I'll blog about herbs to relieve sinus congestion.

The beautiful sweet smelling Magnolia (officinalis) blossoms are commonly used in chinese herbal formulas. The flower bud, aka Xin Yi, is used for treatment of sinus congestion and sinus headaches, and is taken orally and is also used as a transporter of the herbal medicine to the nose and sinuses, meaning I would use this herb in conjunction with a for example, a general anti cancer herbal, like stasis breaker to treat a nasal tumor.

Magnolia bark aka Hou Po is also used and has a very wide range of applications. Many of the formulations with magnolia bark are aimed at treatment of lung disorders (including cough and asthma) or intestinal disorders (infections and spasms); magnolia bark is also a common ingredient in the treatment of abdominal swelling and general edema. Recently researchers in Nanjing isolated 2 compounds from the bark, magnolol and honokiol, two polyphenolic compounds that have demonstrated both anti-anxiety and anti-angiogenic (decreases the growth of new vessels) properties.

So the next time you catch the fragrant aroma of sweet magnolias, take a deep breath for health... I'm hoping it will save me from baby shipping fever on the plane.

This picture is of Marged Harris's table @ Beggars Ride Bed,Barn & Breakfast in Southern Pines , NC. 

In addition to the healing properties of magnolia, taking time to enjoy the natural beauty around you and spending time with loved ones can greatly reduce anxiety :)


Epimedium aka Horny Goat Weed

7/9/2013

 
Archived from 5elements4animals.com
originally posted on Jan 7, 2011


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Epimedium = Yin Ying Huo aka ( Horny goat weed/rowdy lamb herb/Bishop's Hat/Fairy wings) is a herbaceous flowing plant common in Southern China. Legend has it, the origin of the common name is because a goat herder noticed increase sexual activity in his herd after they grazed on the plant. It has been used extensively in Asia as an aphrodisiac and is called the" herbal viagra". The compound icariin has been isolated from epidmedium which has shown to increase blood pressure, increase levels of nitric oxide and increase testosterone levels. Icariin also has antioxidant properties and increases osteoblast activity so future therapeutic uses may include treatments for osteoporosis.

It is a common ingredient in Chinese herbal formulas for Kidney yin and kidney yang deficiencies ie, infertility, lower back pain, arthritis and geriatric conditions.

Epimedium is also a popular garden plant used for ground cover in shady damp areas. It has young leaves are tinted in copper and red and it flowers profusely in spring.

insert is from the book "Chinese Herbal Medicine" by Daniel P. Reid

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