Blog

Bai Zhu - An Unsung Hero

Posted by Frank Griffo on Aug 12th 2025

Bai Zhu - An Unsung Hero

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
Spleen - A Vital Organ

Posted by Frank Griffo on Aug 5th 2025

Spleen - A Vital Organ

Spleen - A Vital Organ By Frank Griffo · Published August 5, 2025 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 … read more
Huang Qi: A Cornerstone Herb 

Posted by Frank Griffo on Apr 2nd 2025

Huang Qi: A Cornerstone Herb 

{ "@context":"https://schema.org", "@type":"BlogPosting", "headline":"Huang Qi: A Cornerstone Herb", "description":"Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus) is a premier Qi tonic in TCM—supporting Spleen, Lung, and immune health.", … read more