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Free Tea

Posted by Frank Griffo, L.Ac. on Dec 15th 2025

Free Tea

Free Tea was designed for the kind of stress that feels immediate—tight chest, racing thoughts, irritability, that sense of being wound too tight at the end of the day. While it draws inspiration from the classical formula Xiao Yao San, the int … read more
Stress

Posted by Frank Griffo, L.Ac. on Dec 10th 2025

Stress

Stress: The Overlap Between Cortisol, Hormones, and Liver Qi Constraint The modern stress conversation is dominated by neuroendocrinology. We talk about cortisol spikes, dopamine depletion, sex hormone dysregulation, sleep cycle disruption and met … read more
Bai Zhu - An Unsung Hero

Posted by Frank Griffo, L.Ac. 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