Can I use Chinese herbs and conventional medicines together?

Chinese herbal medicines and conventional treatments can be a winning combination, says Chinese medicine expert and Dr. Oz show guest Janet Tsai. To learn more about using Chinese herbs in conjunction with conventional medicine safely and effectively, watch this video.

Yes, you can. For example, you may be on a medication of some kind, but can derive benefit from acupuncture and herbs, which may mitigate the symptoms for which you are taking medicine. The approach of utilizing both "conventional" and non-conventional methods together is complementary or integrative medicine.