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FIRST AID FOR HORSE AND RIDER
Yunnan Bai Yao
Big Medicine in a Little Bottle

​BY GLORIA GARLAND L.AC, DIPL. AC. & CH.

A photo of two jars of Yunnan Bai Yao which stops internal bleeding.Yunnan Bai Yao
Good things do come in small packages. This is especially true in the case of Yunnan Bai Yao, one of the most well known patent medicines among Traditional Chinese Medicine professionals and martial artists.

Yunnan Bai Yao is a first aid kit in a bottle - a tiny bottle. It fits in your pocket or saddlebag and is a must have for every stable and home first aid kit. It may be small, but its effects are great.

Here in the west we first became acquainted with this powdered formula during the Vietnam War. This little bottle was the primary first aid kit for the North Vietnamese soldiers for knife stabbings, gun shot wounds and fractures.  Modern research has shown its use has markedly shortened both the bleeding and clotting times in rats, rabbits and humans.

Yunnan Bai Yao is so versatile that it is used orally and topically. Topically, Yunnan Bai Yao powder significantly shortens coagulation time if applied directly to a wound. It can stop bleeding without leaving scars. When applied as a paste mixed with water, wine or vinegar it is ideal for sprains, strains, blunt force traumas or bruises. It shortens recovery time, reduces pain and swelling. Mixed with Vitamin E oil and applied to new scars, it is very useful in minimizing scaring and in proud flesh formation.

Orally, Yunnan Bai Yao is used for injuries or traumas to stop bleeding, promote the blood circulation, reduce inflammation and dissolve blood stagnation (bruises). It is easily added to horses’ grain or sweet feed. One or two 4-gram bottles are usually adequate for a 1000-pound horse.

Yunnan Bai Yao’s ingredients are a closely guarded secret, but the main ingredient is known to be San qi (Radix notoginseng), regionally known as "Gold No Trade" because it was considered to be more valuable than gold to stop bleeding. It is considered one of the most important Chinese herbs used for trauma.

 According to Chinese wisdom, “Luck is when opportunity meets preparedness.” Yunnan Bai Yao is preparedness in a bottle for the inevitable kicks, bites, sprains, strains and falls that are a part of horse ownership.

Yunnan Bai Yao is not recommended for internal use during pregnancy or with anti-platelet or anti-coagulant medications, but may be used topically during these conditions.

Chinese herbal supplements should be used properly and thoughtfully under the guidance of a licensed Chinese herbalist. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), used properly, is an adjunctive therapy and, therefore, complementary to veterinary treatment. Information presented here is not intended to replace proper veterinary diagnosis or treatment and should not be used for that purpose.



Whole Horse First Aid Kit

Whole Horse Herb's portable first aid kit.
Whole Horse Herb's portable first aid kit
Easy to use Chinese herbal remedies for the inevitable kits, bites, ls, sprains and sprains that are a part of horse ownership.  Fits easily in to saddle bag or backpack. Packaged in a handy 8”x11” vacuum sealed pouch.  A must have for every stable and trailer first aid kit!  
Includes:
  • Instruction manual
  • Whole Horse Liniment 
  • Whole Horse Repair 
  • Whole Horse Three Yellows Powder 
  • Yunnan Bai Yao Powder - out of stock
  • Measuring spoon


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  • Welcome
    • About Us
    • Whole Horse Resources
    • Blog
  • Articles & Education
  • ABOUT HERBS FOR HORSES
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Ancient Herbal Formulas
    • Herbs for Pets
  • Whole Horse Herb Store
  • Our Herbal Formulas
    • Arthritis & Movement
    • Horse Allergies and Skin
    • Cushings and Insulin Resistance
    • Digestion, Ulcer, & Colic Support
    • Equine Recurrent Uveitis Support (Moon Blindness)
    • Equine Respiratory
    • EPM Support
    • First Aid & Liniments
    • Immune Support
    • Mares
    • Nutritional Support - Antioxidants and Omegas
    • Performance Horse Support
    • Racehorse Support Formulas
  • DIY Horse
    • Apple Cider Vinegar
    • Arnica
    • Bug Off
    • Green Grooming Your Horse
    • Greenthread Tea
    • Herbal First Aid for Horse and Rider
    • Hops prevent Laminitis
    • Liniments for Horses
    • Loss of a Pasture Mate
    • Make your own Linaments
    • Mullein
    • TCM can Help with Seasonal Allergies
  • Nutritional Support
  • CASE HISTORIES
    • Testimonials
    • Campbell-Arthritis & Movement
    • Spring - Arthritis & Movement
    • Cotton - ERU
    • Chappy- Racehorse Formula
    • Chips - Arthritis & Movement
    • Katie - EPM treatment
    • Altivo de Viking (Alti) - Digestive
    • Malarky - Pigeon Fever
    • Durango - ERU
    • Chance - Agression
    • Miro - Tendon Support
    • Jennifer - Head Shaking