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Jin Yin Hua - Honeysuckle

Posted by Frank Griffo on Jun 4th 2025

Jin Yin Hua - Honeysuckle

Sounds as sweet as it is effective. Historical Significance Jin Yin Hua, Lonicera japonica, has long been cherished for its ability to “clear heat and relieve toxicity.” Its name, meaning “gold and silver flower,” is thought … read more
Dang Gui: Return to Health

Posted by Frank Griffo on May 19th 2025

Dang Gui: Return to Health

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

Posted by Frank Griffo on May 6th 2025

Fertility, Rhythm, and Chinese Medicine

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
Ai Ye - An Herb of Power and Protection

Posted by Frank Griffo on Mar 17th 2025

Ai Ye - An Herb of Power and Protection

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
The Heart: More Than Just a Physical Organ

Posted by Frank Griffo on Feb 7th 2025

The Heart: More Than Just a Physical Organ

 In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the heart is more than a pump circulating blood—it is the “house of Shen”, governing our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This deeper understanding of the heart’s ro … read more
Sheng Di Huang

Posted by Frank Griffo on Jan 16th 2025

Sheng Di Huang

Rehmannia: A Powerful Herb in Chinese Medicine Rehmannia is a potent and versatile herb that occupies a foundational role in Chinese medicine. Its broad therapeutic applications make it a key component in numerous traditional formulas. It is frequen … read more