Fang Feng (Ledebouriella Root) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Fang Feng
English Name: Ledebouriella root, siler

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • 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

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Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 3-9g

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

  • Avoid in Yin Deficiency - Empty Heat
  • Avoid in spasms from Blood Deficiency

Staff Clinician Notes

There are no additional notes for this herb.

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    The Tongue will be pale with a white coat and the Pulse will be floating, deficient and soft.


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