Can Chinese herbs be taken together with western drugs

Condition analysis:
Hello, Chinese medicine is natural and mild. It can be taken together with western medicine.

Instructions:
Astragalus protects nasal passages from rhinoviruses and boosts immune system.

Echinacea is known to reduce susceptibility to colds by stimulating immune system and to speed recovery. It shows the best effect when taken at the outset of the cold.

Ginger possesses anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-parasitic properties. It can be taken in capsules, herbal tea, cooked into dishes or capsule-sized pieces.

Grapefruit seed extract is a wonderful anti-viral agent. It comes in syrup forms and ear dropper bottles. Grapefruit seed extract is the most effective when taken internally.

And finally, garlic and onion, the plants belonging to the same family, are highly appreciated for their anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. Garlic, though, is stronger than onion in fighting microorganisms. Remember, that garlic is blood-thinning and should not be taken in big amounts while using drugs that have the same action.