Yunnan Baiyao is a traditional Chinese medicine herbal formula that is used in human and
veterinary medicine. Yunnan refers to the Chinese province where the herbal formula
originated. Bai means white and Yao means medicine, so it’s a white medicine from
Yunnan.
In our bodies, blood is constantly moving to supply oxygen and other nutrients, remove
waste, and protect against infection. In some circumstances, our blood is not flowing
correctly, a state that traditional Chinese medicine refers to as blood stasis, or
stagnant blood. In a healthy body, the blood does not stagnate. The herbal formula is
often used orally in first aid and for cases in which internal bleeding is known to be
occurring, such as hemoabdomen (blood in the abdominal cavity) or major traumas. One
of the most common uses is for nose bleeds. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and
can be used for pain relief.
Although there are not many studies about its use in the veterinary literature, Angell
Animal Medical Center in Boston and other well-known veterinary hospitals around the
country have been using it for years along with typical Western medicines to prevent
bleeding in certain cases.
It originated in its current form in 1902 by a Mr. Qu who developed this formula for a
variety of uses including wound healing, pain relief, and to stop bleeding. It became
famous during a battle in 1938 when it was used to help save the lives of wounded
soldiers. After a Chinese commander was documented to have saved his leg from
amputation, the legend of Yunnan Baiyao was born.
Yunnan Baiyao is often used topically and orally. It comes as an encapsulated powder, an
aerosol, and as a plaster. It appears to work by activating platelets, which are small
circulating elements that stop bleeding in injured blood vessels. It can treat bleeding as
well as minor pain and may inhibit infection.
Its ingredients are a closely kept secret. There are many brands available for purchase
over the counter, though that does imply that not all brands are checked to see if they are
effective or have contaminants.
Yunnan Baiyao is usually available as a box of capsules, each containing 0.25 grams per
capsule. There is a little red pill along with the regular capsules. This pill is called the
“emergency pill,” to be given when there is significant shock or hemorrhage, not instead of the regular capsule.
Side effects in pets are mild. They include nausea, vomiting; diarrhea; stomach upset;
rash; chest pain; itchiness; and even flatulence. It should be used with caution in dogs
with liver disease as it can cause an increase in liver enzymes.
The drug is registered for use in humans only. Yunnan Baiyao is a drug and before you
use it on your pet it should be dosed by your veterinarian or a veterinarian with training in
alternative and complementary medicine. It can be used daily. The dosage depends on
what type of bleeding is occurring and how long it's been going on. The capsule contents
can also be opened and sprinkled onto a bleeding site.
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