Bupleurum inhibits bronchospasm

Ginseng potentially reverses cardiomyopathy by inhibiting calcineurin activation. Scutellaria does the same and inhibits cardiac remodeling from hypertension and catecholamine excess

From a Chinese perspective, the toneless pulse suggests Yang is on the surface and disengaged with Yin. Since Yang is the motive force behind Blood, which is Yin, circulation becomes impaired. Additionally, when Yang and Yin are not merged, Qi is damaged, causing poor stamina and appetite.

This formula 'returns the Yang' so it can re-engage with Yin and empower the circulation

Despite their apparent lack of benefit, furosemide and benazepril were continued to avoid de-stabilizing the dog