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Western Medical Indications:
Cushing's disease
Diabetes
Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
Hyperthyroidism
Insulin resistance (IR)
TCVM Indications:
Dry skin, hot ears and feet
Panting excessively, especially spontaneous outbursts at night
Polydipsia
Polyuria
Yin Deficiency
Pulse: Thready and fast
Tongue: Red and dry
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:
Nourish Yin, clear Heat, promote body fluids
Classical Antecedent:
Mai Men Dong San (Ophiopogon Powder)
Ingredients:
Bei Sha Shen-Glehnia, Dan Zhu Ye-Lophatherum, Ge Gen-Pueraria, Huang Qin-Scutellaria, Lu Gen-Phragmites,
Mai Men Dong-Ophiopogon, Shan Zha-Crataegus, Shen Qu-Massa, Tian Hua Fen-Trichosanthes, Wu Mei-Mume, Yu Li Ren-Prunus,
Zhi Mu-Anemarrhena
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