At Happy Earth Pet Hospice, I provide compassionate, integrative hospice care for dogs and cats in the comfort of your home throughout North Carolina and Virginia. My approach blends modern medicine with holistic therapies to enhance comfort and quality of life. One powerful tool I often use in palliative care is herbal medicine, which can gently support the body without many of the side effects of pharmaceuticals.

The Role of Herbal Medicine in Pet Hospice Care

Herbal medicine has been used for thousands of years to restore balance, manage chronic conditions, and improve comfort for patients with terminal illness. Carefully formulated herbal blends can:

• Reduce pain and discomfort
• Support organ function
• Improve quality of life
• Manage specific symptoms, such as bleeding

One of the most widely used and respected formulas in both traditional and emergency veterinary care is Yunnan Bai Yao.

What Is Yunnan Bai Yao?

Yunnan Bai Yao is a famous Chinese herbal medicine that has become so essential that even many emergency veterinary hospitals keep it stocked in their pharmacies. Its unique properties allow it to stop bleeding anywhere in the body.

Key Facts About Yunnan Bai Yao

• Can be given orally or applied topically
• Often used during surgery to prevent post-operative bleeding
• The exact formula is a closely guarded secret known by only three people in the world
• Contains Notoginseng (San Qi or Tian Qi), which makes up about 40% of the formula

Why Is It Called Yunnan Bai Yao?

• Yunnan → the province in Southwest China where it originated

• Bai → “white,” describing the color of the powder

• Yao → “medicine”
  Together, the name translates to “White Medicine from Yunnan.”

Did You Know?

Inside every foil package of Yunnan Bai Yao, there is one small red pill, known as Bao Xian Zi. This pellet is much more potent than the capsules and is reserved for cases of significant hemorrhage, helping control bleeding more quickly.

How Yunnan Bai Yao Supports Pets with Cancer

Yunnan Bai Yao can be used short-term during emergencies or long-term as part of a treatment plan. For example, dogs diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma often receive this formula as part of their palliative care. The dosage and frequency are tailored to each individual patient’s needs.

Quality Matters: Why I Choose Jing Tang Herbal

At Happy Earth Pet Hospice, I believe that the quality of herbal medicine makes all the difference. That’s why I order exclusively from Jing Tang Herbal, a USA-based Traditional Chinese Veterinary Herbal Products company located in Ocala, Florida. Jing Tang follows strict FDA-enforced current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) to ensure safety and consistency in every formula.

Support Your Pet’s Comfort with Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine like Yunnan Bai Yao can make a meaningful difference in your pet’s comfort and overall quality of life.

📞 If you would like to learn how herbal medicine can support your pet, call us or visit HappyEarthPetHospice.com to schedule a consultation.