Herbal capsules are good for on the go when it is not possible to drink herbal tea but you still want to enjoy the health benefits of herbs. Even bitter-tasting herbs are easier to take in capsule form. Herbal capsules can be easily stored and last a very long time because the volatile active ingredients are enclosed in the capsule.

 

To make the herbal capsules, take a large quantity of fresh herbs and wash them thoroughly so that they are free from dirt and foreign matter. Then the herbs are carefully dried on kitchen paper and then hung in bunches with the stems facing upwards in a dry place. When the herbs are completely dry, all coarse plant parts such as stems that cannot be crumbled into a powder are sorted out. With a mortar and pestle, coffee grinder or blender, the herbs are processed into a fine powder; the finer, the easier it is for the body to absorb the active ingredients.

 

To make your own herbal capsules, you have to get empty gelatine capsules, which you can order online relatively cheaply. To fill the capsules with the herbal powder, open the capsules and scoop the longer end of the capsule into the powder until it is completely filled. Then put the other end of the capsule on top.