Is it safe to combine Chinese herbs with pharmaceutical drugs?
In the majority of cases it is safe to combine western drugs with Chinese herbs. However, there are exceptions to this rule particularly in the case of drugs with narrow therapeutic margins, such as Cumadin. These drugs have a small therapeutic range that can easily be affected by changes in body chemistry. In this case, the introduction of Chinese herbs will affect the dosing of the drug. How do I take powder herbs? Boil water. Place water in a cup then add the prescribed number of scoops of herbs. Stir to dissolve. Drink. You may experiment with the amount of water you use to dissolve the powders. Some prefer using a small amount (about 1/2 inch of water in your cup) and taking the herbs like a shot. Others prefer diluting the herbs in a full cup of water. When do I take my herbs? Take your herbs two times per day, between meals. For example, if you eat breakfast at 8:00 AM, lunch at 12:00 PM, and dinner at 6:00 PM you would take your herbs around 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Is it OK to ad
