Description & Explanation
Serenity Blend is a calming formula for those dogs suffering from general anxiety symptoms as well as those who are easily frightened or startled. It is also appropriate for use during stressful situations such as thunderstorms, July 4th fireworks, trips to the vet, competitive events, or traveling. Many dogs respond well to Serenity Blend when there is stress in the home from fighting, grieving, or illness. It has a soothing effect after a traumatic event such as a dog fight, and can be taken on a short-term or long-term basis.
Serenity Blend calms the emotions by balancing the meridians of the Heart, Spleen, and Liver. An imbalance in all three of these together is a common picture in nervous dogs.
In Chinese medicine, the Heart meridian is said to house the spirit. The spirit encompasses both emotions and mental functioning. As a reminder – Chinese organs are not the same as their western organs of the same name. The Chinese Heart moves the blood, but also controls the emotions. Emotional change can damage the Qi (energy) and blood of the Heart or can come about if the Heart Qi and blood are already weak.
Excessive worry in Chinese medicine damages the Spleen meridian which makes Qi (energy) from food. This can leave the dog feeling lethargic or having weak digestion. Qi is also the mother of blood. So if there is a lack of Qi, then there will also be a lack of blood to nourish the Heart. Heart blood deficiency and Spleen Qi deficiency lead to a susceptibility of fear.
Chinese medicine teaches that stress and “unfulfilled desires” cause the Qi of the Liver meridian to become stuck or stagnant. Like humans, dogs also have unfulfilled desires. Sometimes they are alone more than they’d like or they are unhappy because of noises from storms or fireworks. It may make them frightened to go in the car to see the vet or they may pick up on stress from people in their homes. Any of these situations result in stagnant Liver Qi.
Serenity Blend brings balance to all three of these meridians, bringing healing to the dog regardless of the initial cause of anxiety or stress.
The Chinese medicine treatment principles of this blend are to –
• Alleviate Pain
• Invigorate the Blood
• Move the Qi
• Invigorate Yang, Strengthen Tendons and Bones
• Promote regeneration of Damaged Tissues
• Calm the Spirit
Ingredients
Serenity Blend is made with these highest quality ingredients –
Mu Li (Concha Ostreae), Huang Qi (Radix Astragali Membranacei), Suan Zao Ren (Semen Zizyphi Spinosae), Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae), Fu Shen (Sclerotium Pararadicis Poriae Cocos), Yuan Zhi (Radix Polygalae Tenuifoliae), Mu Xiang (Radix Auklandiae Lappae), Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Yu Jin (Tuber Curcumae), Da Zao (Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae), Dang Shen (Radix Codonopsitis Pilosulae), Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri), Bai Shao (Radix Albus Paeoniae Lactiflorae), Long Yan Rou (Arillus Euphoriae Longanae), Bo He (Herba Menthae Haplocalysis), Zhi 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
Not for use during pregnancy or if taking blood thinning medication.
Consult a veterinarian before combining this product with any other medication.
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.
