Herbal Remedies - Storing dried herb question

March 22, 2004

I keep mine in glass with the lids that have the rubber seal ring on

them. I find they stay fresh that way for months (if they last that

long)

I would think that in paper (White, brown or any other color) most of

the volotile oils would either soak into the bag, or dispate and the

herbs become stale.

Just my two cents

Sylvia

herbal remedies , " Ostrowski " <Odesign1@e...>

wrote:

> Pam....Interesting question . I try to keep mine in glass jars . I

am sure

> we will more thoughts on this . How do you store

yours ?........Mary O

> -

> " pam " <peetee1965@h...>

> <herbal remedies >

> Sunday, March 21, 2004 10:06 PM

> Herbal Remedies - Storing dried herb question

>

> > I'm wondering, one of the herb shops locally here puts her bulk

> > dried herbs in the clear plastic they are sent to her in and than

> > she puts them in white paper sacks. She has an area curtained off

in

> > the corner of the store to minimize light. I'm just asking here

but

> > is that the best way for her to store them. I asked her about it

> > and she told me she keeps the herbs in the plastic bags she got

them

> > in and the white paper sacks she said reflects light rather than

> > absorb it. Makes sense, and I've noticed how other herb shops

store

> > there herbs and I am wondering what the ideal 'herb shop' storage

> > area should be like. I mentioned the plastic (petroleum product)

and

> > the white paper sacks w/ the bleaching agents etc. She thinks she

> > is doing it the best way which I agree is far better than places

> > putting the herbs under light in glass jars.

> > Just wondering.............

> > Pam

> >

> > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following:

> > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire.

> > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any

natural

> remedy.

> > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own

physician and

> to

> > prescribe for your own health.

> > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here

as long

> as

> > they behave themselves.

> > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and

any

> person

> > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own

risk.

> > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or

products from

> list members, you are agreeing to

> > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner

and

> members free of any liability.

> >

> > Dr. Ian Shillington

> > Doctor of Naturopathy

> > Dr.IanShillington@G...

> >

March 23, 2004

different ways.. mostly in glass jars. have several appothacary type jars, but also have some in bagies stored in an air tight plastic box that have held up reall well, then some of them are still in theheavy plastic they came in. i like the glass best of all as feel that no chemicals will leach from them into the herb which is possible with plastic. but one has to do with what one has at times.

love.. granny lee

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Pee Tee

herbal remedies

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 12:29 AM

Herbal Remedies - Storing dried herb question

What little herbs I've bought from the herb store were put in cellophane by her. So, they are in that and I have some old decorative tins which stores them away. Certainly not the best, I would rather buy at the time I need them, then have alot of stuff stashed, and getting old.Hmmm, suppose I should use jars eh ? Actually some are like my cayenne. (thinking) and that's about it :)Pam****

March 23, 2004

If you use plastic bags... get the freezer protection kind.

Suzileo <leo wrote:

different ways.. mostly in glass jars. have several appothacary type jars, but also have some in bagies stored in an air tight plastic box that have held up reall well, then some of them are still in theheavy plastic they came in. i like the glass best of all as feel that no chemicals will leach from them into the herb which is possible with plastic. but one has to do with what one has at times.

love.. granny lee

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Pee Tee

herbal remedies

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 12:29 AM

Herbal Remedies - Storing dried herb question

What little herbs I've bought from the herb store were put in cellophane by her. So, they are in that and I have some old decorative tins which stores them away. Certainly not the best, I would rather buy at the time I need them, then have alot of stuff stashed, and getting old.Hmmm, suppose I should use jars eh ? Actually some are like my cayenne. (thinking) and that's about it :)Pam****

Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

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