What is Yunnan Paiyao used for?

What is Yunnan Paiyao used for?

Yunnan Baiyao is a traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formula used for wound healing, as a pain reliever, and to stop bleeding.

What is in Yunnan Baiyao?

Although the formula is heavily guarded by the state run Yunnan Baiyao manufacturer in the Yunnan province of China, Yunnan Baiyao is thought to be a combination of mostly plant derived ingredients including notoginseng, Chinese yam root and progesterone, just to name a few suspected ingredients.

Is Yunnan Baiyao FDA approved?

Yunnan Baiyao products are classed as dietary supplements or new drugs by the FDA, and are not generally recognized as safe and effective for the prevention, mitigation, or treatment of wounds, pain, and hemorrhage among other conditions.

How do you use Yunnan Baiyao plaster?

Clean and dry the affected area. Remove plaster from plastic backing and apply to affected area. Plaster will remain effective for 12 hours and be even more effective when used after a bath. Do not apply to extremely hairy skin.

How do I give Yunnan Baiyao to my dog?

Typical dosing is 1 capsule (0.25 grams) per 20 lbs orally twice or three times a day.

How often should I give my dog Yunnan Baiyao?

The anecdotal doses for Yunnan Baiyao administration are approximately 4 grams (1 vial) twice daily in horses and 12.5 to 25 mg/kg two times daily in dogs and cats. The labeled human dose is up to 2 grams daily (about 25 mg/kg daily in four divided doses).

Does Yunnan Baiyao help with inflammation?

The traditional Chinese medicine Yunnan Baiyao (YNB) has been reported to possess anti‑inflammatory properties, however its mechanism of action remains unclear. It was previously reported that YNB ameliorated depression of arachidonic acid (AA) levels in a rat model of collagen-induced arthritis.

How do I give Yunnan Baiyao?

How Much Do I Give?

1. Active internal bleeding – One capsule pet 15 – 20 pounds four times a day for 1 -2 days.
2. After active bleeding has stopped – One capsule pet 20-30 pounds two to three times a day for 3-7 days.
3. Maintenance dose recommended is 1 capsule per 30 – 50 pounds two to three times per day.

How long can you take Yunnan Baiyao?

There is a fair amount of literature and controversy about how long Yunnan Baiyao is to be used. In some cases, Yunnan Baiyao is recommended for 2 to 4 days and up to 15 days. Other veterinarians recommend a treatment regimen of 5 days on and 5 days off. Daily use may be recommended for pets with terminal conditions.