Amount: 1 bottle contains 4g of powder, 1 emergency red pill and a serving spoon. Each spoonful is equivalent to 250mg, or 1 capsule.
What is Yunnan Baiyao?
Yunnan Baiyao is a prized Chinese Herbal Medicine used to stop bleeding (both internally & externally). It can be used externally on open cuts, wounds and tumors; or, Yunnan Baiyao can be used internally for severe bruising, bleeding ulcers, blood or urine in stools, nosebleeds, tumors and post surgery. Yunnan Baiyao is also used to reduce inflammation, provide pain relief, to tonify the blood (i.e. snake bites) and promote healing.
Yunnan Baiyao is commonly used to extend the life of dogs (and cats) with bleeding cancers such as hemangiosarcoma or nasal cancer (nosebleeds). Some treatments for cancer, such as Chemotherapy, tend to promote bleeding; it makes sense that giving a supplement to promote blood clotting would be a benefit. It is believed that Yunnan Baiyao works by activating the platelets, which are the small blood components that help make the blood clot. Blood clots are the first step in a scab. They are like little plugs or corkes in the way they stop hemorrhage.
Dosage Instructions for Yunnan Baiyao:
Every dog and every case is unique. Ultimately, you want to find the lowest dosage needed to control bleeding; for some dogs this will be 1 capsule every other day, for others it may be 4 capsules 4x a day.
Please consult with a veterinarian; but, these are general guidelines:
- For dogs under 10 lbs, give 250mg by mouth one time a day.
- For dogs from 10 to 30 lbs, give 250mg by mouth two times a day.
- For dogs above 30 but less than 60 lbs, give 500mg two times a day.
- For dogs above 60 lbs, give 500mg three times a day.
**Do not give Yunnan Baiyao on an ongoing basis. It is best to give it on alternating days, or for a 5-day on, 5-day off cycle that repeats. There is some possible evidence that this medicine may elevate liver markers if given daily for prolonged periods of time.
Side Effects of Yunnan Baiyao:
If the dosage is too high, your dog may experience symptoms similar to dehydration: diarrhea, frequent urination, increased thirst, dry or cracked nose and paws. In very rare instances, there may be an allergic reaction; in which case, please discontinue use.
Ingredients found in Yunnan Baiyao:
The formula for Yunnan Baiyao is considered a national treasure by the Chinese government and guarded as a top medical secret. On the original labels of Yunnan Baiyao batches that were previously exported to the USA, the following ingredients were provided; this information is no longer printed on the current packages.
| Radix Notoginseng |
田七 |
200 mg* |
| Ajuga Forrestii Diels |
散瘀草 |
85 mg* |
| Rhizoma Dioscoreae |
淮山药 |
66.5 mg* |
| Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae |
穿山龙 |
57.5 mg* |
| Herba Geranii & Herba Erodii |
老鹤草 |
36 mg* |
| Dioscoreae Parviflora Ting |
苦良姜 |
30 mg* |
| Herba Inulae Cappae |
白牛胆 |
25 mg*
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
*Results May Vary. Not intended for human consumption. Please consult your veterinarian regarding any change in treatment or supplementation.
