Fang Feng (Ledebouriella Root)

Submitted by yyh_staff on Thu, 2008-01-17 15:39.
Chinese Name: 
Fang Feng
English Name: 
Ledebouriella root, siler
Functions and Usage: 
  • Releases exterior, expel wind-cold (headache, chills, body ache)
  • Bi-Syndromes, Wind-Damp, alleviates pain, relieves spasms (not very strong, only as a supporting herb)
  • Trembling hands and/or feet
  • Spleen/Liver intestinal issues - painful diarrhea, bright blood in stool
  • Migraines
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes): 
Dosage and Preparation Notes: 
  • Dosage: 3-9g
Channels Influenced: 
Temperature and Taste Properties: 
Contraindications: 
  • Avoid in Yin Deficiency - Empty Heat
  • Avoid in spasms from Blood Deficiency
Notes: 

There are no additional notes for this herb.

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