Description & Explanation
In Chinese medicine, coughing and wheezing can come from two root causes. One of them is a deficiency or weakness in the Qi of the Lung. This leads to weak sounding coughing, panting, or shortness of breath.
The second root cause is an excess. This is when there is a build-up in the energy of the Lung of something that shouldn’t be there. An example of an excess pathogenic factor is phlegm which disrupts the flow of Qi in the Lung and leads to coughing and wheezing. Another excess pathogenic factor is heat that could come from an internal imbalance or could come from a virus or bacteria.
Lung Strengthening Blend is what is called a “harmonizing” formula. It treats deficiency and excess at the same time. There are herbs which supplement the Qi and treat the deficiency, as well as herbs that clear heat and transform phlegm, treating the excess.
The Chinese medicine treatment principles of the blend are to –
• Supplement Lung Qi
• Stop Cough
• Stop Wheezing
• Transform Phlegm
• Clear heat
Ingredients
Lung Strengthening Blend is made with these highest quality ingredients –
Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri), Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis), Dang Shen (Radix Codonopsitis Pilosulae), Huang Qi (Radix Astragali Membranacei), Shu Di Huang (prepared Radix Rehmanniae), Sang Bai Pi (Cortex Radicis Mori Albi), Jie Geng (Radix Platycodi Grandiflori), Jing Jie (Herba Schizonepetae Tenuifoliae), Zi Wan (Radix Asteris Tatarici), Bai Qian (Radix Et Rhizoma Cynanchi Baiqian), Bai Bu (Radix Stemonae), Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae), Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae), Da Zao (Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae), Wu Wei Zi (Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis), Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) in a base of pure vegetable glycerine, water, and organic alcohol (total alcohol content less than 4%).
Directions & Dosage
Treatment Course – As a general rule, the longer a dog has suffered with a health problem the longer it takes to resolve. Some conditions heal within a week or two. Others require longer treatment. If treatment is given for more than two weeks, we recommend treating for 8 days on and two days off.
Mix blend into food. Refrigerate when open.
Because of the sweet flavor of the glycerine in our blends, most dogs enjoy the taste. Some dogs may need the herbs to be mixed into wet food.
Dosage
1-25 pound dogs – 10-15 drops, 2-3x/day.
26-60 pound dogs – 20-40 drops, 2-3x/day.
61 pounds and up – 1-2 dropper-fulls, 2-3x/day.
A squeeze of the dropper bulb fills it about half way up. This is considered a “dropper-full”. One dropper is approximately 45 drops.
Cautions & Contraindications
As a general rule, the longer a dog has suffered with a health problem the longer it takes to resolve. Some conditions heal within a week or two. Others require longer treatment. If treatment is given for more than two weeks, we recommend treating for 8 days on and two days off.
Herbal remedies are not intended as a replacement for professional veterinary care. If you think your dog may have a health problem, please consult a veterinarian. If side effects occur or symptoms persist, please discontinue use and consult your vet. Click here to read our complete product disclaimer.
