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Managing Summer Heat with Chinese Medicine: A Clinical Guide for Acupuncturists As the season shifts into the height of summer, patients frequently present with symptoms linked to heat and its associated patterns. This article explores the common … read more

Dang Gui: Return to Health Published May 19, 2025 by Frank Griffo One of Chinese medicine’s most revered blood tonics, Dang Gui is a cornerstone of gynecological treatment and beyond. Historical Significance The name Dang Gui, often transla … read more

Fertility, Rhythm, and Chinese Medicine: Understanding the Menstrual Cycle in Four Phases When it comes to fertility, timing isn’t everything—but it is foundational. In both Chinese medicine and modern reproductive science, the rhythm … read more

Spring has arrived! —and with it, allergy season for more than 25% of adults in the United States. While seasonal allergies may seem like a surface-level annoyance, they point to a deeper story about how the immune system perceives and reacts … read more

Huang Qi: A Cornerstone Herb Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus) is one of the most respected herbs in the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pharmacopeia. With its rich yellow root and sweet, slightly warm nature, Huang Qi has earned a reputatio … read more

Ai Ye (Artemisia vulgaris), also known as Mugwort, is revered in both Eastern and Western herbal traditions for its profound healing and protective properties. In Chinese Medicine, it plays a crucial role in moxibustion, where a refined wool made f … read more