Gastric ulcers may be related to the way the stomach protects itself against the acid. Administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is a major risk factor for gastric ulceration because NSAIDs decrease the body's ability to buffer the acid in the stomach.

Research has shown that over 95% of subjects with gastric ulcers in a swine model had Stomach Yin Deficiency (Zheng Dongcai, 1983). The etiology and pathology of gastric ulcers in TCM are discussed in the following chart (Figure 3.3). Nourishing Stomach Yin is the key to treating gastric ulcers. Stomach Happy is designed for the mild gastric ulcers, and Jade Lady is used for more severe lesions.

TCVM Indications:
General gastric ulcers (mild to moderate) due to stress (training, racing, drugs or emotions)
Prevention of gastric ulcers

Contraindications:
None

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, move Qi and relieve pain.

Classical Antecedent:
Xiao Yan San with Er Chen Tang. Er-Chen-Tang from Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang(IMperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era) written by Chen Shi-Wen et al in 1080

Ingredients:
Bai Shao-Paeonia, Ban Xia-Pinellia, Cang Zhu-Atractylodes, Chai Hu-Bupleurum, Chen Pi-Citrus, Dang Gui-Angelica,
Gan Cao-Glycyrrhiza, Gua Lou-Trichosanthes, Pu Gong Ying-Taraxacum, Zhi Shi-Aurantium