Fang Feng - Ledebouriella root, siler
TCM Materia Medica
Fang Feng TCM Herb Classifications and Usages
The TCM herb "fang feng" which in english is 
"ledebouriella root, siler", is categorized within the "herbs that release the exterior wind cold" functional grouping. It is thought to enter the liver, spleen and urinary bladder channels and exhibits sweet (gan) and warm (wen) taste/temperature properties.
Dosages and preparations will vary according to each individual and the overall approach of a formula, but generally this herb has the following dosage and/or preparation guidelines:
- Dosage: 3-9g
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
- 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
Fang Feng has some precautions to be considered (see our precautions list).
- Avoid in Yin Deficiency - Empty Heat
- Avoid in spasms from Blood Deficiency
Fang Feng may potentially be used, in coordination with a well tailored formula (in most cases), to influence the following conditions: diarrhea, headache and/or migraines
While it may not always be included depending on the manufacturer or herbalist making the formula, fang feng is generally included in the following 16 formulas:
As noted above, fang feng is within the herbs that release the exterior wind cold functional group. All the herbs in this category are listed below.
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