Dok's formula, which is designed for Painful bi (Cold bi) or Kidney Yang Deficiency bi, addresses the elimination of Wind-Damp, dissipation of coldness and tonification of Kidney Yang.

Western Medical Indications:
Arthritis
Chronic joint pain
Degenerative joint disease (DJD)
Hip dysplasia
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)
Rheumatism

TCVM Indications:
Bi syndromes
Cold-Bi syndrome
Kidney Qi/Yang Deficiency with Wind-Cold-Damp
Weak back
Pulse: Weak and deep
Tongue: Pale or purple

Contraindications:
Do not use if patient has Yin deficient signs (excessive thirst, panting, Heat intolerance)

Warning:
Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea or vomiting.

Dosage for Horse:
15 g twice daily as top dressing on feed

Dosage for Dog/Cat:
0.5 g per 10 to 20 lb body weight twice daily

Directions:
Use as needed up to 6 months

Chinese Principles of Treatment:
Tonifies Kidney Yang; dispels Wind, Damp and Cold; invigorates Qi and Blood; warms the Channels; relieves pain

Classical Antecedent:
Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang (Angelica and Loranthus Decoction) from Qian Jin Yao Fang (Thousand Ducat Formulas) written by Sun Si-Miao in 652.

Ingredients:
Ba Ji Tian-Morinda, Bu Gu Zhi-Psoralea, Chuan Xiong-Ligusticum, Dang Gui-Angelica, Du Huo-Angelica, Du Zhong-Eucommia,
Gan Cao-Glycyrrhiza, Gu Sui Bu-Drynaria, Niu Xi-Achyranthes, Qiang Huo-Notopterygium, Rou Dou Kou-Myristica,
Rou Gui-Cinnamomum, Wu Yao-Lindera, Xiao Hui Xiang-Foeniculum, Xu Duan-Dipsacus, Ze Xie-Alisma