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Topicals Mox and Aquos

Posted by Frank Griffo on Aug 7th 2025

Topicals Mox and Aquos

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
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
Heat of the Summer

Posted by Frank Griffo on Jun 3rd 2025

Heat of the Summer

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
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
Allergies and the Immune System

Posted by Frank Griffo on Apr 2nd 2025

Allergies and the Immune System

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
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