According to Yuan-heng-liao-ma-ji (Yu, 1608), a TCVM classical equine textbook, horses in natural environments are Fire animals. Domesticated horses live in stressful environments which include competitions, confinement to stalls, transport, and exposure to pollution, chemicals and medications. These horses are at risk for Liver Qi stagnation.
Stress easily causes Liver Qi stagnation, and long-term Liver Qi stagnation will transform into Fire which tends to consume Heart Yin and disturb Shen. Shen refers to the spirit and mental activities. When Shen is disturbed, the horse shows anxiety, nervousness, predisposition towards stress, lack of focus on the rider, restlessness, poor performance, and madness. The key to treating Shen disturbance syndromes is to nourish Heart Yin and cool fire.

Indications and TCM Applicaton:
Restlessness, insomnia, anxiety,phobias. Shen disturbance, Heart Yin/Blood deficiency. Tongue: red and dry tongue. Pulse: thin and fast.

Contraindications:
None

Warning:
Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting or other unusual signs

Ingredients:
Peony - Bai Shao Yao, Biota - Bai Zi Ren, Bupleurum - Chai Hu, Salvia - Dan Shen, Angelica - Dang Gui, Poria - Fu Shen, Ophiopogon - Mai Men Dong, Ostrea - Mu Li, Citrus - Qing Pi, Zizyphus - Suan Zao Ren, Asparagus - Tian Men Dong, Schisandra - Wu Wei Zi, Cyperus - Xiang Fu Zi, Scrophularia - Xuan Shen, Polygonum - Ye Jiao Teng, Polygala - Yuan Zhi.

Dosage Top Herbal Formules:
Dog and Cats: 0,5g per 4,5-9 KG body weight
Horses: 15 g twice daily as top dressing on feed

Directions:
Use as needed up to 6 months

Chinese Principles of Treatment:
Nourish Heart Yin and Blood, calm down Shen, and soothe Liver Qi