Sometimes several herbs will be mixed together to treat a specific problem, such as when ecchinacea and goldenseal are blended to help someone get over a cold. Chinese Herbal products are almost always used in combination. A typical formula will contain 6-16 individual herbs. These products are formulated to treat a syndrome, not just a single problem. The choice of formula depends on the presentation of the patient.
Some animals are more weak than painful and some are more painful than weak.
Some are worse in cold, damp weather, and some are not. All medicinal products should be chosen by someone who possesses knowledge about the product and an understanding of the problem being treated. That herbs are natural does not mean that they are safe. When used incorrectly, the patient can have problems. Relative to most drug therapy, the herbal products are safe, but a response to herbal therapy does not always follow a course similar to drug therapy.