Fang Feng Usages 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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Cautions and Contraindications

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

Dosage and Preparation Notes For Fang Feng

• Dosage: 3-9g

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Our database contains 15 TCM Formulas where Fang Feng is generally used

B

• Bi Yan Wan -Nose Inflammation Tablets (Treat Phlegm)

C

• Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan -Ligusticum Tea Pills (Expel Wind)

D

• Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan -Solitary Hermit Teapills (Expel Dampness)

F

• Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan -Ledebouriella Pills to Sagely Unblock (Release the Exterior)

J

• Jin Gu Die Da Wan -Tendon and Bone Injury Healing (Invigorate the Blood)
• Jing Fang Bai Du Wan -Schizonepeta and Siler Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences (Release the Exterior)
• Juan Bi Wan -Remove Painful Obstruction Decoction (Expel Dampness)

P

• Pian Tou Tong Wan -Migraine Pills (Harmonize)

S

• Shu Jing Huo Xue Wan -Relax The Channels and Invigorate The Blood Decoction (Invigorate the Blood)

T

• Tong Xie Yao Fang Wan -Important Pills for Painful Diarrhea / Calm Wind Pills (Harmonize)

X

• Xi Guan Jie Bi Tong Wan -Knee Joint Pain Relief (Expel Dampness)
• Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin Wan -Immortals Formula For Sustaining Life (Clear Heat)
• Xiao Feng Wan -Clear Wind Pill (Expel Wind)
• Xin Yi Wan -Magnolia Flower Powder (Release the Exterior)

Y

• Yu Ping Feng Wan -Jade Windscreen Formula (Stabilize and Bind)

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