Is there any interaction between Chinese herbal medicine and conventional drugs?
Chinese herbal medicine has been widely used alongside western drugs in China since western medicine was introduced into China in 19th century. Tens of millions of patients take CHM and western drugs together for their medical conditions every year and, generally speaking, it is very safe to take both together. We recommend that you should continue your medications from your doctor after you start herbal treatment from us, but you had better not take CHM and western drugs at the same time. A time gap of at least half an hour is advisable. In recent years, Some research reports have suggested the interaction between certain CHMs and a very few groups of western drugs which can cause damage to the patients. These drugs are xxx. If you are on any of these drugs, you must let us know so we should avoid certain herbs.
