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Ai Ye – An Herb of Power and Protection By Frank Griffo, L.Ac. · Published March 17, 2025 Ai Ye (Artemisia vulgaris), also known as Mugwort, is revered in both Eastern and Western herbal traditions for its profound healing and protectiv … read more

Rethinking Menopause Treatment in TCM: Why You Should Start with the Liver By Frank Griffo, L.Ac. · Published March 3, 2025 Rethinking Menopause Treatment in TCM: Why You Should Start with the Liver As acupuncturists, we are taught to stay … read more

The Heart: More than just a physical organ By Frank Griffo, L.Ac. · Published February 7, 2025  In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the heart is more than a pump circulating blood—it is the “house of Shen”, governing … read more

Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia) – An Herb Spotlight By Frank Griffo, L.Ac. · Published January 16, 2025 Rehmannia: A Powerful Herb in Chinese Medicine Rehmannia is a potent and versatile herb that occupies a foundational role in Chinese medi … read more

Nurturing the Kidneys By Frank Griffo, L.Ac. · Published January 13, 2025 Winter Wellness: Nurturing the Kidneys  January marks the heart of winter—a season of cold, damp, and often unforgiving weather. Stepping outside without … read more

Understanding Cold and Flu Through the Lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine Cold and Flu is often viewed as a condition that affects the respiratory system. However, in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the approach goes beyond just treating respi … read more