Yunnan Baiyao

Yunnan Baiyao Capsule

Benefits:

Yunnan Baiyao is the best-known household Traditional Chinese Medicine used to help stop bleeding and promote healing from wounds or internal injuries in humans and animals. A 100% all natural herbal formula used by TCM/TCVM  practitioners for over 100 years. Yunnan Baiyao in capsule form. Included is one (1) red emergency pill in the center of the blister pack for immediate serious conditions or injuries.

Yunnan Baiyao capsule are recommended by most veterinarians, can be safely be used for most mammals such as dogs, horses, cats and other household pets. 

Key benefits:
- Helps coagulate bleeding
- Relieves pain and swelling

Traditional Chinese Medicine benefits:
- Treats blood stasis and pain
- Invigorates blood circulation
- Opens orifices

References:

A Path With Paws Blog

Yunnan Baiyao is used in most cases of hemangiosarcoma and other bleeding tumors. See Dr. Judy Morgan's blog on cancer.

Dr. D blog on Yunnan Baiyao

16 capsules per box (including 1 red insurance pill) Each packet contains a small red pill. It is a higher concentration of Yunnan Bai Yao and is intended for treating significant bleeding. Save this pill and administer one red pill when a massive bleed is suspected.

Medicinal Ingredients

Angelica Sinensis (Danggui) (Root) (16:1, QCE 255.68mg)...15.98mg

Caesalpinia Sappan (Sumu) (Stem Heartwood) (16:1, QCE 255.68mg)...15.98mg

Carthamus Tinctorius (Honghua) (Flower) (16:1, QCE 511.36mg)...3196mg

Commiphora Myrrha (Moyao) (Stem Resin) (16:1, QCE 255.68mg)...15.98

Dipsacus Asper (Xuduan) (Root) (16:1, QCE 383,52mg)...23.97mg

Drynaria Fortunei (Gusuibu) (Rhizome) (16:1, QCE 383.52mg)...23.97mg

Paeonia Lactiflora (Chishao) (Root) (16:1, QCE 255.68)...15.98mg

Panax Notoginseng (Sanqi) (Root) (16:1, QCE 511.46mg)...31.96mg

Pheretima Aspergillum (Dilong) (Whole) (16:1, QCE 255.68)...15.98mg

Rheum Officinale (Zhidahuang) (Root and Rhizome) (16:1, QCE 255.68)...15.98mg

Trogopterus Xanthipes (Wulingzhi) (Excrement) (16:1, QCE 255.68mg)...15.98mg

Typha Orientalis (Puhuang) (Pollen) (16:1, QCE 255.68mg)...15.98 

Non-Medicinal Ingredients 

Gelatin, Rice Starch

DOSAGE:

• • Dogs (medium to large breeds): Follow adult dosage = 1 capsule, 2 times daily

    Dogs (small breeds): Half the adult dosage = 1/2 capsule, 2 times daily

    Cats: Half the adult dosage = 1/2 capsule, 2 times daily

    Horses: Multiply dosage according to weight of horse. For example, average weight of horse is 660 lbs; average weight of adult 150lbs = 1 capsule, 2 times daily x 4.4 = 4-5 capsules, 2 times daily.

Guidelines commonly used for bleeding dogs are as follows:

• Active internal bleeding  – One capsule per 15 – 20 pounds of body weight, four times a day, for 1 -2 days.
• After active bleeding has stopped – One capsule per 20-30 pounds of body weight, two to three times a day, for 3-7 days.
• Maintenance recommended dose is 1 capsule per 30 – 50 pounds of body weight, two to three times per day.

Common dose for cats:

• 1/2- 1 capsule once daily is recommended.  Some cat owners have success mixing Yunnan Bai Yao with fish-based cat food.
• In hard to medicate animals the powder can also be mixed with water and syringed into mouth.

PRECAUTIONS:

While generally safe and effective when prescribed by a veterinarian, Yunnan Baiyao may cause side effects in some dogs. The most common side effect of Yunnan Baiyao is stomach upset i.e. vomiting and diarrhea. 

Yunnan Baiyao should not be used in dogs with known hypersensitivity or allergy to the ingredients. 

Yunnan Baiyao should be used with caution in dogs with liver disease and is often used every other day or for a limited period.  Best to add milk thistle for this reason to help the liver.

Yunnan Baiyao has been shown to be safe if given with antibiotics, vaccines, pain medication and other drugs such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

It is not approved for use in pregnant or lactating pets.

This herbal supplement is intended for short term (acute) use. There have been limited studies to identify side effects of long-term use in dogs and cats.  There is some possible evidence that this medicine may elevate liver markers if given daily for prolonged periods of time.  

After the acute phase it is best to dose on alternating days, or for a 5-day on 5-day off cycle that repeats.  

More Information
Yunnan Baiyao may be combined with a tonic formula such as mushroom extracts or neutral ginsengs. [Note: this is especially beneficial for dogs and cats taking Yunnan Baiyao long term.]

Broad beans, fish, citrus (sour), dairy or cold foods should not be taken within one day after administration. Yunnan Baiyao has a warming quality while these foods have a cooling quality. Cold foods require strong digestion as well. Therefore to achieve the best results when taking Yunnan Baiyao, they should not be combined together.
Other hot consumables, like chicken and goat meat are indicated as promoting the healing effects.
If taking Yunnan Baiyao makes you dizzy or upsets your stomach, take it with warm soup.