Firstly, what is it? Yunnan Baiyao (YNBY) is a traditional Chinese medicine formula discovered by Qu Huanzhang, a well-known Yunnan physician, in 1902. Historically, it has been widely used for wound healing, trauma-related bleeding, and inflammation. In the present day, it’s slowly becoming more well known in holistic animal circles for its incredible ability to stop bleeding immediately.
YNBY is often used in veterinary medicine for wound healing, analgesia, and hemostasis in dogs. In clinical practice, YNBY pain patches containing camphor, menthol, and methyl salicylate have been used for analgesia. YNBY has also shown high efficacy in improving blood circulation and enhancing bone healing. Studies have also examined YNBY’s effects on blood circulation and coagulation.
It has shown to be anti-inflammatory, especially after surgery, anti-arthritic, alleviating for colitis/IBS, and have antibacterial and antimicrobial effects. It has also been shown to extend the life of those with bleeding cancers.
YNBY is available in various formulations, including capsules, powders, sprays, and creams, for different clinical scenarios. This variety makes YNBY more flexible for application in a wide range of injuries and diseases. Several studies and clinical trials have shown that YNBY is safe under normal use, with a low incidence of adverse reactions.
If you’re wondering what exactly it is, unfortunately the formula of Yunnan Baiyao is a Chinese national secret. It’s up to you to decide whether you’re comfortable using it or not, but the evidence of its efficacy is overwhelming.
How is it used? It is believed that Yunnan Baiyao works by activating the platelets, which are the small blood components that help make the blood clot. It works both externally and internally, so you can give it to your animal in their food or use it topically. Many packages contain a red pill or an “emergency pill” called Baoxian Zi, and is intended for acute severe bleeding situations. There are also sprays and creams you can rub on; it all depends what you need it for.
Although there are some side effects listed, they are known to be rare, and usually the pros outweigh the cons. But I personally always have some Yunnan Baiyao on-hand in my medicine cabinet. I’ve found it works much quicker and better than most quick-stop blood clotters available.
It’s available through some online retailers, with some holistic vets and apothecaries, as well as in most Asian markets.
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https://yunnanbaiyaofordogs.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-yunnan-baiyao/