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TCVM Newsletter: Voice of Dr. Xie’s Jing Tang Herbal, Issue 15, Summer 2011(Continued from Page 1)complimentary for those students that have completed,are currently enrolled or registered in any 2011 ChiInstitute courses. This 27 CE hour online course will alsobe free to any students who register for any 2011/2012Chi Institute course by October 7, 2011. The course will beavailable to all other veterinarians for 27 credits for a feeof $900.Thank you again for your strong support. If all of uscontinue to work together, we will change the RACE CEcredit status for all TCVM and other complementary andalternative medicine courses in the future. I stronglybelieve that the good is good, the bad is bad andeventually the good will prevail against the bad.Keep up your great work,Shen Xie DVM, PhD By Ferdinand Niessen, DVM, CVA(Duesseldorf, Germany)An 11 year old Islandic gelding usedfor western horse riding was injuredduring training in the field. Duringtraining outdoors, both the riderand the horse fell down. The horseshowed a lameness in the left front leg immediately afterfalling down.The western vet made the diagnosis of a subluxation of theleft shoulder joint: Lamenes Grade IV. The patient wastreated with Phenylbutazone 1mg/kg BID and stall rest for14 days. There was only a little improvement after 2 weeksof treatment. The western vet referred the case to me.TCVM Patient EvaluationConstitution: EarthPulse: wiry to normalTongue: little lavenderChannel: LI, THSensitive points on palpation: LI-1 (Ting point) on the left,LI-15 on the left, TH-14 on the left, TH-15 on the leftBL-54 on the rightTCVM Diagnosis: Qi and Blood Stagnation in the LargeIntestine and San Jiao Meridian (Channel Bi syndrome)TCVM TreatmentsHerbal Medicine: Body Sore 15 grams BIDAcupoints dry needled: LI-1, TH-1, GB-34, BL-11Tui-Na Techniques Applied:1. Moo-fa (Touching skin and muscle)a) Action: Harmonizes the middle Jiao, regulates Qi,removes accumulation and drains stagnation.b) Indications: Chest, abdomen and hypochondriac areasc) Locations applied: From neck to hip region (Zhang-mofa)concentrating over inner and outer bladder channel.Back-shu points, Hua-tuo-jia-ji points of cervical areathru the lumbar region, concentrating over the hips andGB points around the hips.2. Gun-fa (Rolling)a) Action: Invigorates the Blood, smoothes the tendonsand joints, warms the Channels and expels Cold.b) Indications: Pain in the shoulders, waist, buttocks andthe limbs with thick muscles; Bi syndromes, numbnessin the limbs, hemiplegia and obstruction of the jointsmovements.c) Locations applied: Shoulder, waist, back3. Yi-zhi-chan (Single thumb)a) Action: Regulates the Zang-Fu organs, promotes thecirculation of the Meridians and Collaterals andsmoothes the tendons.b) Indications: Headache, insomnia, facial paralysis,coronary heart disease, gastric ulcers and pain in thejoints and tendons.c) Locations applied: Various points on the whole body,usually on the head, face, chest, abdomen and limbs.4. Tui-faa) Action: Relaxes the tendons, dissipates local stagnation,excites the muscles, and improves circulation of blood.b) Indications: Various parts of the body, Bi syndromes.Useful for Qi-Blood Stagnation and internal organdisorders.c) Locations applied: Applied to lumbar, pelvic and hipmuscle groups.3

TCVM Newsletter: Voice of Dr. Xie’s Jing Tang Herbal, Issue 15, Summer 20115. Ca-fa (Rubbing)a) Action: Warms the Channels, unblocks the collaterals,and tonify the Zang-Fu organsb) Indications: It is used to treat internal organ disordersor dysfunction of Qi and Blood. Asthma, chest pain, Qistagnation, Cold pattern, abdominal pain and diarrhea.c) Locations applied: The shoulder, chest and abdomen.6. An-fa (Pressing)a) Action: Invigorates the Blood and Qi and unblocksobstructions.b) Indications: Whole body, sore areas, painful joints,headache, toothache, angina, stomach pain, diarrhea,vomiting, dizziness and limb pain.c) Locations applied: Whole body sore area or painfulpoints.7. Rou-faa) Action: Regulates the Yin and Wei, unblocks the Qi andBlood, extends the chest and regulates Qi, eliminatesfood retentention and swelling and relieves pain.b) Indications: Headache, dizziness, insomnia, palpitations,stifling sensation in the chest, distention of the gastricand hypochondriac regions, constipation and diarrheaor swelling and pain from an injury or trauma.c) Locations applied: Various points on the whole body.8. Ba-shen-fa (Stretching)a) Action: Stretches the tendons, regulates the Channels.b) Indications: Malposition of the joints and injuredtendons.c) Locations applied: Performed to the patient’s tail.9. Zhen-fa (Vibrating)a) Action: Invigorates the Yang Qi, eliminatesaccumulation, regulates the middle Jiao, balances theintestine/stomach functions.b) Indications: Chest, abdomen and back. Digestivedisorders and local Qi and Blood stagnation.c) Locations applied: Chest, abdomen, waist and back.Outcome and Follow Up TreatmentThis horse was checked 2 weeks later. The lameness hadalmost disappeared. Only a lameness Grade I was seen.Tongue: slightly swollen and wet, color pinkPulse: wiry to normalChannel: LISensitive points on palpation: LI-1 (Ting point) on the left,LI-15 on the leftTCVM Diagnosis: Qi and Blood Stagnation in the LargeIntestine Meridian (Channel Bi syndrome)Herbal Medicine: Body Sore was continuedAcupoints dry needled: LI-1 left side, ST-45 right sideTui-Na Techniques Used: Moo-fa, Ba-shen-fa, Zhen-faFollow UpTwo weeks later at the 3rd visit the horse was sound andmuch more relaxed. This case demonstrated the use ofTui-na along with acupuncture and herbal medicine toeffectively treat equine subluxation that conventionalmedicine made little improvements on.References:Xie, H. Diagnostic Points for Equine Conditions, Reddick, FL.Chi Institute . 2007.Xie, H. Preast, V. Chinese Veterinary Herbal Handbook, 2ndEdition, Reddick, FL, Chi Institute. 2009.Xie, H. Preast, V. Xie’s Veterinary Acupuncture. Ames Iowa,Blackwell Publishing, 2007Xie, H., Ferguson, B., Deng, X. Application of Tui-Na inVeterinary Medicine, 2nd Ed, Reddick, FL, Chi Institute . 2007.Notes, Certified Veterinary Tui-na Class 2009, November 12to 15, 2009, Reddick, FL, Chi InstituteGo to China with Dr. Xie in 2012 TCVM Annual Conference and China TourDate: Oct 20 to 31, 2012 Theme: Clinical Application and Scientific Validation of TCVM Conference Location: Su-zhou, ChinaPre-conference Tour: Gui-lin, Su-zhou, and Shang-hai, China ("Guilin's scenery is the best among all under heaven." - popular Chinese saying)All-inclusive tour and conference service - registration covers: Transportation in China, accommodations (4/5 stars hotel), 3 meals per day,conference and proceedings, tours, TCM well-care activities such as TCM food therapy, TCM hospital tour, Tui-na, Tai-Ji etc.Arrive at China and Shopping in ShanghaiPre-conference Tour at Guilin, Guanxi ProvinceLearn from Experts in Conference held at Suzhou4

TCVM Newsletter: Voice of Dr. Xie’s Jing Tang Herbal, Issue 15, Summer 2011Chinese Medical ManipulationLimit to 44 studentsfor best learningBan-fa wrenching of the lumbar in horses Tui-na Class wet-lab Ba-shen-fa stretching of the hind limb, also called , is Chinese manual therapy used forpreventing and treating disease. practitioners use variousmanipulations applied to acupuncture points and meridians; orapply special limb-stretching movements to prevent and treatdiseases. can regulate meridians, soothe joints and sinews,promote circulation of and Blood, balanceorgans and strengthen the body's resistance.To enhance acupuncture and herbal therapyUseful as part of a daily home-care program for owners.Some animals dislike acupuncture but enjoy therapy.Can be widely applied in musculoskeletal conditions, geriatricand pediatric disease, and internal medicine.Since the 1st certified Veterinary class was conducted in2003, 263 veterinarians have attended our Program and108 of them have been certifiedas a Certified Veterinary Tui-naPractitioner (CVTP). They haveintegrated this special medicalbody work into their daily practice.Feedback from the practitioners,owners and patients areextremely positive.1. Gain competence and confidence in techniques2. Learn and practice on each other for Self-healing3. Review and refine TCVM Pattern Differentiation4. Review of the Channels and Sinew systems5. Leave with practical level of proficiency in therapeutictechnique“Another Excellent class offered at the Chi Institute. The instructionis superior. I believe will be a valuable addition to mypractice and I plan to utilize it immediately. Thank you all forproviding such wonderful support in the classroom and outsidethe classroom. I enjoy feeling part of the Chi family and it is anhonor to study with Dr. Xie”- Anne Hyle, DVM, Sarasota, FLDec 1-4 , 2011 $ 1050* Nov 15-18, 2012 $ 1050** Application Fee: $100 (new student only); Take-home Exam, CaseReport & Certification Fee: $150 (optional, only required for the studentswilling to be certified)Location: Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine9700 West Hwy 318, Reddick, FL 32686, USATel: (800)891-1986 Fax: (866)700-87725

TCVM Newsletter: Voice of Dr. Xie’s Jing Tang Herbal, Issue 15, Summer 2011TCVM Treatment forInflammatory Bowel Diseasein a German Shepherd- By Annette Herbst, DVM, CVA (Bourne, MA)Toby, an 8 YO, male neutered GermanShepherd, was referred to theemergency center with massiveascites, hypoproteinemia, andhypoalbumenia on Sep 10, 2010. Hehad lost 13 lbs during the last 3months. Toby had a history of diarrheawhich was controlled with intermittent treatments ofmetronidazole and tylosin.At the referral center Toby was stabilized and diagnosedwith IBD. Toby was released on Sep 23, 2010 withprescriptions of sucralfate, azathioprine, metronidazole,metoclopramide, amoxicillin, prednisone and weeklyVitamin B12 injections. On Sep 30, 2010 the owner calledour clinic because Toby started having diarrhea again andthe owner was uncomfortable with the amount ofmedications Toby was taking.TCVM Examination:Fire constitution, tense and anxious, owner said he wastiring easily. No preference for warm or cold. Dull hair,very thin appearing, body temperature neutral except forwarm ears (3 fingers). His tongue was pale and wet. Thepulse was deep. His stools were intermittent loose withmucus. He sleeps well, hates other dogs (except for dogshe knows) and is very attached to owner.Veterinarian Job Opportunity in San Diego, CAEnergy Efficient State Of The Art 5veterinarian practice in San Diegoseeks experienced holistic veterinarianFive veterinarian highly regarded smallanimal hospital in beautiful San Diegoseeks experienced (3-5 years)veterinarian who is solid surgeon,clinician and values lifelong learningand education. Acupuncture/holisticexperience would be very helpful. Thisfast paced 7000 sq. ft. clinic with afamily-like culture is a place wherestaff love coming to work; educationfor and by everyone is highly valued.Long-time staff including 4 certifiedtechnicians. Collaborative environmentfor staff and veterinarians. Energyefficient facility. Hospital provides thehighest level of service and medicalcare to a full range of clientele at brandnew remodeled facility. Six examrooms, beautiful surgical suite. Digitalx-ray, endoscopy, ultrasound, in –house lab, dental equipment, naturallight in every room. Hospital is veryopen to holistic medicine andacupuncture.Generous compensation, medicalinsurance, 401K, continuing medicaleducation stipend and paid time off,vacation, and some relocationexpenses. For more information,please contact Victoria Travis, MS atvictoria@travisandassociates.com orcall 888-468-5737 or fax 720-207-0340. All inquiries are confidential.TCVM Diagnosis: Spleen Qi Deficiency with Stomach DampTCVM Treatment Principle: Tonify Spleen, dry Damp.Acupuncture Treatments: dry needles were left for 15minutes on GV-21, Bai-hui, BL-20 , BL-21, ST-36, LI-10,LI-11, HT-7 (4 weekly treatments).Each week aquapuncture (Vit B12 diluted in H2O) wasdone on An-shen and GV-1.Chinese Herbs:Shen Ling Bai Zhu: 3 caps bid added to other medicationsToby was taking. After 3 weeks we added Shen Calmer: 11/2 tsp bid to reduce anxiety.Progress Report:Toby stopped having diarrhea after his 1 st acupuncturetreatment. Weekly blood work showed no abnormalities.During the following weeks we slowly weaned Toby off allmedications except for azathioprine, prednisone and ShenLing Bai Zhu.He slowly started gaining weight and had a good stool.After 4 weeks we switched to monthly acupuncturetreatments. At this point Toby did not like acupunctureanymore so we mostly used aquapuncture. In thebeginning of Jan 2011 Toby was weaned off allmedications except Shen Ling Bai Zhu and Shen Calmer. Heweighed 64 pounds.In April we stopped the Shen Calmer. Toby still hasoccasional soft stools which are self limiting. He continuesto do well.Two Established IntegratedPractices and facilities for Sale inFairfield County, CTUnique East Coast opportunity. Twohospitals + boarding facility for sale inFairfield county. Practicing integrativemedicine including western, eastern, andrehab. Twenty five + years of loyal clientelerelationship, no emergencies, apartmentsabove hospitals. Two to three Dr.practice, ideal for husband/wife team orpartnership. Flexible terms; can be soldindividually or package + real estate.Purchase can include training & mentoring.If you are ready to make your visiona reality please provide a confidentialresume and contact information. Opportunityof a lifetime for right person(s).Time for retirement adventure!Email: vethospitaldr@aol.com.6

TCVM Newsletter: Voice of Dr. Xie’s Jing Tang Herbal, Issue 15, Summer 2011Golden Yellow for Butler’s Nose- by Cynthia McFarlandButler is a 19-year-old donkey, who came offthe range as a wild burro at some point earlyin his life. He had apparently passed througha number of hands before I rescued himfrom a neglect situation in June, 2007. He definitely has found hisforever home with me and I’ve been amazed at his intelligence,kindness and sense of humor.On May 13, 2010, when I went to bringButler up for his evening feed, Iimmediately saw he had a reddened,slightly swollen spot on the bridge ofhis nose. (I’d checked him mid-day andit hadn’t happened at that point.) Iassumed he’d been stung by a wasp orsomething similar, and put ice on hisnose, but this didn’t take away any ofMay 25 2010 Beforethe swelling or heat.Treatment with Golden YellowOver the next few days, I tried different topical treatments,including Icthamol and poultices, but the area continued to be hotand swollen. It was obviously itchy and irritating to him, as Butlercontinued to rub his nose on the fence or trees, anything he couldtry to find relief. By May 18, the area was still raw and bloody.On May 26, after consulting with Dr.Xie, I started applying a poultice madefrom Golden Yellow powder mixedwith vinegar. I did this three times dailyfor a week. Within the first few days, Isaw a reduction in heat and eventually,in the swelling. He still was trying to rubhis nose at times, but I think this waspartly because the paste would stiffenover the wound. (Dr. Xie said I couldmix the powder with aloe gel if desired,instead of vinegar.)When my regular veterinarianexamined Butler on June 5, he notedthat the wound was finally healing,albeit slowly. There was someblackened necrotic tissue, which heClient’sStoryJune 5 2010 After Treatmentwith Golden Yellowremoved. He believed this to be a spider bite, although we willnever know for sure what kind of spider.After the week of treating the wound with Golden Yellow, Dr. Xiesaid I could use honey as a topical during the continued healing.As you can note from the photos, the healing process took wellover a month. Approximately ten weeks after the bite, Butler’swound was completely healed and hair had grown back over thesite. It was a long ordeal, but I’m certainly grateful for theChinese herbal treatment, as it was the ONLY product I foundthat actually had positive results in reducing the heat andswelling.7

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TCVM Newsletter: Voice of Dr. Xie’s Jing Tang Herbal, Issue 15, Summer 2011 “Roxy” is a five year-old femalespayed American Bulldog who wastreated at the Traditional ChineseVeterinary Medicine (TCVM) Clinic atMurdoch University for chronicurinary incontinence (Lin Syndrome).10 months ago, “Roxy’s” ownersnoticed that she was wetting herbedding and occasionally leavingpuddles of urine around the house . They observed that shewas most likely to dribble or leak between 5PM and 10PMafter play or vigorous exercise despite frequent toiletwalks. The volumes of urine leaked were significant andwould soak bedding and included sizeable puddles aroundthe house. Her regular veterinarian ascertained that therewas no detectable underlying cause and prescribedPhenylpropanolamine. This drug worked very well anddecreased the instances of her incontinence dramatically.However, the owners noted that whenever “Roxy” wasgiven Phenylpropanolamine, she developed head-shakingand tremoring episodes. This led to their disinclination tomaintain “Roxy” on this drug for the rest of her life andtheir pursuit of alternative options for this otherwisehealthy and vibrant young dog.Lin syndrome, without the complications of underlyingdisease, likely meant that Kidney Qi Deficiency was themain issue causing the proper closure of the urethralsphincter to falter. At this stage, her TCVM Exam findingswere non-specific and the Western Biomedical Diagnosis ofuncomplicated urinary incontinence underpinned herTCVM Diagnosis and Treatment.The owners elected to proceed initially with only ChineseHerbal medication. Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan was prescribed.This herbal formula is targeted at tonifying the Kidneys andastringing the Essence and is indicated in cases of chronicemissions, including urinary incontinence. The compositionof herbs in this preparation of Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan is listedin Table 1. The owners were instructed to gradually wean“Roxy” off the Phenylpropanolamine and asked to provideregular updates.Over the course of the next five months, “Roxy’s” ownersprovided regular updates via telephone of her progress.The first herbal formula Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan seemed tohave good effect for the first four months, only requiringone dose modification in those months. As the fifth monthbegan, “Roxy” started experiencing episodes ofbreakthrough incontinence and was thus seen again at theTCVM clinic to reassess her pattern.“Roxy’s” second visit to the TCVM clinic revealed that herpattern had progressed and she was now exhibiting coolsigns with cool ears and a cool nose. Her TCVM Diagnosiswas now Kidney Qi Deficiency with Mild Kidney YangDeficiency leading to Lin Syndrome which could explain thebreakthrough urinary incontinence. To address the TCVMPattern, a Kidney Yang tonic, You Gui Wan (table 2), wasHer first visit to the TCVM clinic found “Roxy” in goodhealth and her TCVM Diagnosis at the time was mild KidneyQi Deficiency leading to Lin Syndrome. According to Zang-Fu physiology, the Kidney controls the opening and closingof the urethral sphincters and the anus, also known as thetwo orifices. Specifically, adequate Kidney Qi is required toensure the steadfast functioning of these orifices. In thisinstance, “Roxy’s” problems with urinary incontinence orTable 1. Composition of herbs in Jin Suo Gu Jing WanPin Yin Name HerbLatin Name Part ActionsQian Shi Euryale ferox Seed Tonify the Kidney to control JingLian Zi Nelumbium speciosum Seed Reinforce the Kidney to control JingFu Pen Zi Rubuschingii FruitAugment and stabilize the Kidney and astringe Jing andrestrain urineJin Ying Zi Rosa laevigata Fruit Control Jing and stabilize the Kidney and decrease urinationSha Yuan Ji Li Astragalus adsurgens Seed Tonify the Kidney and astringe the EssenceGan Cao Glycyrrhiza uralensis Colouring/Coating Regulate and harmonize herbs9

TCVM Newsletter: Voice of Dr. Xie’s Jing Tang Herbal, Issue 15, Summer 2011Cost EffectiveDesigned and manufactured by Jing Tang and its partner.Priced at 8% to 50% lower than other brands on the market.Tougher & SharperBuilt with the best quality steelfor easier and less painful insertionthan other common brands.Quieter & Greener5 needles on a sponge sealedwith one guide tube in a plasticsleeve with zero tearing noisethat may distract your patients.Less packaging waste to protectmother earth.Size Application Application in Detail 100ct Box 3-box Pack38x0.5 (0.18x13mm) "Baby needles" Dogs/cats: head, foot, lower limbs, ear, tail; $5.50 --36x0.5 (0.20x13mm) "Baby needles" Dogs/cats: head, foot, lower limbs, ear, tail; $5.50 $15.0036x1 (0.20x25mm) Cats, Small dogs Dogs/cats: back-shu, neck, shoulder, limbs; $5.50 $15.0034x0.5 (0.22x13mm) Cats, Small dogs Dogs/cats: head, foot, lower limbs, ear, tail; $5.50 $15.0034x1 (0.22x25mm) Cats, Small dogs Dogs: back-shu, neck, shoulder, limbs; $5.50 $15.0032x0.5 (0.25x13mm) All dogs and cats Dogs/cats: head, foot, lower limbs, ear, tail; $5.50 $15.0032x1 (0.25x25mm) All dogs and cats Dogs: back-shu, neck, shoulder, limbs; $5.50 $15.0032x1.5 (0.25x40mm) All dogs Dogs: hip, shoulder. $5.50 --30x0.5 (0.30x13mm) Large dogs, horses, cattle, Large dogs or large animals: head, foot, lower $5.50 $15.00Ilamas, pigs, goatlimbs, ear, tail, eyes.30x1 (0.30x25mm) Large dogs, horses, cattle, Big dogs: back-shu, neck, shoulder, limbs; $5.50 $15.00Ilamas, pigs, goat30x2 (0.30x50mm) Large dogs, horses, cattle, Large dogs: hip, jing-jia-ji for big dogs; Large $5.50 --Ilamas, pigs, goatanimals: back-shu, limbs, lumbosacral area.28x0.5 (0.35x13mm) All large animals: Horse, Large animals: ears, eyes, feet. $5.50 $15.00cattle, elephant.26x1 (0.40x25mm) All large animals: Horse, All large animals: feet, lower limbs, head, tail. $5.50 $15.00cattle, elephant.28x2 (0.35x50mm) All large animals: Horse, All large animals: back-shu, limbs, lumbosacral $5.50 $15.00cattle, elephant.area.28x2.5 (0.35x60mm) Horses Horses: hip, sacral area. $5.50 $15.0028x3 (0.35x75mm) Horses Horses: hip, sacral area. $6.00 --Equine Needle Starter Kit (JT): one of each 28x0.5”, 26x1” and 28x2” 100 ct needles $15.00Small Animal Needle Starter Kit (JT): one of each 36x0.5”, 34x0.5” and 32x1” 100 ct needles $15.00For ordering, please visit www.tcvmherbal.com, call 800-891-1986 or email order@tcvm.com.11

Major SpeakersTCVM Newsletter: Voice of Dr. Xie’s Jing Tang Herbal, Issue 15, Summer 2011TCVM Newsletter: Voice of Dr. Xie’s Jing Tang Herbal, Issue 15, Summer 2011Cheryl Chrisman,DVM, MS, EdS, CVABruce Ferguson,DVM, MS, CVA, CVCHShen Huisheng Xie,DVM, PhDConference Registration IncludesHardcover Conference Proceedings Book(s)Complimentary LunchesComplimentary Reception Dinner Party27 CE Hrs Approved by Majority of States$900 Discount for RACE Approved 27 CE HrsEvidence Based Veterinary AcupunctureCourse (registration for both sessions required)Registration FeeNeurological SessionNov. 3 to 4: $400Exotic Animals SessionNov. 5 and 6: $300Both Session: $650For registration or moreinformation,visit www.tcvm.comor call 800-891-1986.12