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Introduction Among all the seeds, few have commanded the same enduring clinical relevance in Chinese medicine as Suan Zao Ren. Revered for millennia, this small sour kernel appears in both classical formulas and modern pharmacological studies. … read more

Clinical Guide to Insomnia Sleep Hygiene, TCM Patterning, and Formula Selection This practical overview is one you can hand to patients and use in the clinic—covering sleep hygiene that actually sticks, how wake times map to patterns, and w … read more

Lunalux A comprehensive nighttime formula for peaceful, restorative sleep. Lunalux is crafted from two of Chinese medicine’s most time-honored sleep formulas—Suan Zao Ren Tang and Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang—blended with precision … read more

Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala): An Unsung Hero Dried rhizomes of Bai Zhu, commonly called White Atractylodes Rhizome, is one of the quintessential qi-tonifying herbs in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It is highly regarded for its ability t … read more

AQUOS & MOX — Griffo Botanicals Topicals By Frank Griffo · Published August 7, 2025 Topicals are a new addition for Griffo.  We are excited to bring you these powerful options for treatment.  We hope this article helps d … read more

Spleen - A Vital Organ Over the course of 20 years of practice I have struggled talking to patients about some of the "unique" thought processes inherent in Chinese medicine.  One concept that plaqued me for years - and still does to some degr … read more