Can Yunnan Baiyao used for dogs? The answer is YES! Yunnan Baiyao is among the most famous of the Chinese traditional medicines and commonly comes packaged as capsules, powders, or infused bandages. A package of Yunnan Baiyao capsules often includes 16 capsules and a potent ‘rescue pill’ reserved for emergency situations. As a topical powder, Yunnan Baiyao stops bleeding immediately in minor cuts and scrapes. In fact, during the Vietnam War, soldiers used the powder for firearm wounds. It was so precious soldiers referred to it as ‘gold they wouldn’t trade.’

Today, more and more veterinaries have used Yunnan Baiyaofor dogs with cancer. Yunnan Baiyao appears to help control bleeding in dogs by activating platelets and preventing new blood vessel growth. Platelets are pieces of larger cells in the dog’s bone marrow. They help to form blood clots to slow or stop bleeding, as well as help wounds to heal. This herbal formula comes as a capsule for oral use and a powder for topical use.

Although Yunnan Baiyao is best known for its claims of helping to control bleeding, the herbal supplement has also been used for its potential anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects. In 2014, a study was done of cells involved in hemangiosarcoma in dogs. Hemangiosarcoma is a form of cancer that starts from blood vessels and commonly occurs in the spleen, liver, or heart in dogs. This study showed that the use of Yunnan Baiyao in these dogs caused a decrease in the number of cancer cells in the body.

A veterinary said 'I have used Yunnan Baiyao for dogs for over five years (with and without other forms of therapy). So far, I have not encountered any side effects, except for occasional gastrointestinal upset (primarily mild loss of appetite and nausea). When this occurs, I recommend administering Yunnan Bai Yao with food, reducing the frequency or dosage of administration, and the side effects usually resolve. Rarely do side effects require supportive medications or permanent discontinuation. '

Also, in dogs starting any form of anti-cancer therapy (such as chemotherapy) for the first time, if there are any concerns for side effects or safety, this herb can be added one to two weeks later, after dogs have tolerated anti-cancer therapy.

More and more evidence shows Yunnan Baiyao is a reliable herbal remedy for dogs, thousands of dogs have gained helps than expected. You will know by checking our customer reviews.