A Top Hospital Opens Up to Chinese
Herbs as Medicines
Christina Lunka appeared nervous and excited as she sat in
the Chinese herbal therapy center recently opened by the Cleveland Clinic.
The 49-year-old had been to many doctors seeking help for
ongoing issues that included joint pain and digestive problems. Now the
Kirtland, Ohio, resident was hoping to find relief through herbal remedies.
"Do you have something for inflammation?" Ms.
Lunka asked herbalist Galina Roofener during a one-hour consultation.
"Absolutely," responded Ms. Roofener. "This
is for pain, for digestion, for inflammation, all of the above," she said,
handing Ms. Lunka a bottle with capsules of an herbal combination called Xiao
Yao San, which translates as free and easy wanderer. The capsules include about
eight different herbs, including licorice, mint leaf and white peony root.
"Please do not expect immediate results," said Ms.
Roofener. "The first effects, three weeks. The best therapeutic potential,
three months. It will be slow, tedious work."
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