Pet Joint-Ease
Arthritis is more often seen in dogs than cats and shows up in several forms: hip dysplasia*; dislocated knee cap; degeneration of the shoulder cartilage; arthritis of the elbow; swelling and pain in the leg bones.
These are all types of arthritis which can make our animal friend’s lives miserable.
This formula can help, especially when symptoms are aggravated by cold, damp weather.
This formula, used for thousands of years, contains herbs for joint inflammation and has analgesic and circulation-promoting properties.
Pubescent angelica is included for acute or chronic pain obstruction.
Large gentian has recently been discovered to contain gentianine, a powerful anti-inflammatory agent.
Turmeric contains curcumin, a powerful antioxidant shown to prevent free-radical damage of the joints to a greater extent than both Vitamin E and Vitamin C; it mobilizes the body’s own anti-inflammatory system. Bromelain, a mixture of enzymes from pineapple, therapeutically breaks down fibrin, which walls off inflamed areas, obstructing blood flow and tissue drainage.
*Affects up to 50% of some large breeds; it is a malformation of the hip, allowing excesive movement causing chronic inflammation and leading to calcium deposits.
INGREDIENTS: Angelica root, mulberry mistletoe stem, eucommia bark, cyathula root, ginger rhizome, large gentian root, poria sclerotium (hoelen), cinnamon bark, siler root, cnidium root, Asian ginseng root, licorice root, dong quai root, white peony root, prepared rehmannia root, yucca stem, devil’s claw root, turmeric tuber, bromelain (proteolytic enzyme from pineapple), stevia leaf.
ANTECEDENT: Based on Angelica and Mulberry Mistletoe, Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang (625 A.D.,) Tu Huo and Loranthes.
DOSAGE:
Per day for two to three months, then halve the dosage, or as needed.
Small cats & dogs: 1/2-1 small spoonful mixed in with food.
Medium dogs: 1-2 small spoonfuls mixed in with food.
Large dogs: 2-3 small spoonfuls mixed in with food.