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Si Miao San (Four Marvels)

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Si Miao San (SMS) is probably the most widely used herbal formula in all of small animal medicine. It has a system wide effect and adresses all stages of inflammation through its treatment of Damp Heat and secondary Blood Stasis. Indications for SMS include the most common disorders seen in small animal practice: colitis, cystitis, vaginitis, osteoarthritis, yeast otitis, moist pyoderma, allergic dermatitis, oily skin, pancreatitis, and anal gland infection just ot name a few. Symptoms of increased thirst OR appetite, heat intolerance, skin redness, convulsions adn significant inflammation. Dampness and Phlegm signs include polyuria, straining, lipomas, high liver enzymes, mucous discharges, weight gains, oily coat and rounded abdomen.  Symptoms of Spleen deficiency leading to dampness can include poor appetite, vomiting, weakness, or apreference for warmth despite heat signs. Despite its potency, SMS is safe for long term use with almost no potential for adverse reactions. When animals respond well to SMS, serious consideration should be given to eliminating as much starch as possible from the animal's diet. 

 

Si Miao San treats:

• Yang Ming Pathogen (LI, ST)

• Dampness Accumulation

• Damp Heat

• Blood Stasis

• Spleen Qi Deficiency

 

Symptoms Treated

Cancer•Peripheral Tumor

Urinary/Renal • Bacteriuria • Crystalluria • Cystitis • Hematuria • Oliguria • Pollakiuria • Polyuria • Proteinuria • Urinary Incontinence • Stranguria •Urolithiasis 

Gastrointestinal • Colitis •Fecal Incontinence •Inappetance •Rectal Prolapse • Vomiting

Cutaneous•Alopecia •Anal sacculitis •Erythema •Lipoma •Nodules •Pododermatitis • Itch •Pyoderma •Seborrhea Oleosa •Ulceration •Urticaria

Endocrine •Increased Appetite •Hyperglycemia •Increased Thirst •Weight Loss

Neurologic •Proprioceptive Deficits •Loss of Balance •Paralysis •Seizures

Reproductive •Vaginitis

Musculoskeletal  •Back Pain •Joint Fluid Accumulation •Joint Thickening •Lameness • Muscle Atrophy •Spasm •Stiffness •Hind Limb Weakness

Abdomen/Liver/Pancreas •Distention •Hepatomegaly •Liver Enzyme Elevation

Behavioural   •Agitation •Hyperexcitability •Insomnia •Inappropriate Urination • Restlessness •Somnolence

Hematologic •Epistaxis •General Hemorrhage •Thrombocytopenia

Otic • Otitis Externa

Oral •Halitosis •Stomatitis

 

Diseases Treated

• Lipoma • Neoplasia - Lymphoma • Urolithiasis • Cystitis • Glomerulonephritis • Incontinence - Urinary • Colitis • Inflammatory Bowel Disease • Gastritis • Seborrhea Oleosa • Dermatitis - Allergic • Pyoderma - Moist or Surface • Pododermatitis • Anal Sacculitis • Pyoderma - Superficial • Hyperadrenocorticism • Diabetes Mellitus • Degenerative Myleopathy • Epilepsy (Seizures) • Vestibular Syndrome • Disc Herniation • Vaginitis • Muscle Spasm • Arthritis • Degenerative Joint Disease • Pancreatitis • Hepatitis • Thrombocytopenia • Otitis Externa • Stomatitis/Gingivitis

 

Si Miao San contains the following herbs:

Atractylodes rhizome

Phellodendron bark

Achryanthes root

Coix seed

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