Western Medical Indications:
Icterus
Jaundice

TCVM Indications:
Chronic jaundice due to Cold-Damp
Cold extremities
Cool ears and nose
Depression
Grey yellow color of gums
Loss of appetite
Pulse: Deep and weak
Tongue: Pale with greasy coating
Weakness of the four limbs
Yellow mucous membranes of the mouth, eye, nostril

Contraindications:
Do not use during pregnancy or in conditions with Deficiency, anemia, or weakness. Do not use 7 day prior to racing because it may cause drug testing to be positive.

Warning:
Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea, vomiting or other unusual signs. Recommend owners continue administration only after consulting with a veterinarian. Keep away from children. Drug tests may be positive.

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 3 months

Chinese Principles of Treatment:
Warm and strengthen Spleen, eliminate Damp and reduce jaundice

Classical Antecedent:
Yin Chen Zhu Fu Tang from Yi Xue Xin Wu (Medical Revelation) by Cheng Guo-Peng, 1732

Ingredients and Actions:          
Bai Zhu-Atractylodes         Tonify Spleen, dry up Damp
Chen Pi-Citrus                  Move Qi
Fu Ling-Poria                    During Damp
Fu Zi-Aconite                    Warm the Interior
Gan Cao-Glycyrrhiza         Harmonize
Gan Jiang-Zingiberis          Warm the Interior
Yin Chen Hao-Artemasia   Clear Damp-Heat
Ze Xie-Alisma                   During Damp
Zhu Ling-Polyporous         Drain Damp