Q: Have been using Your book for a long time. My question today is: “How long are dried herbs, such as Gentian roots viable?”
Would they still offer a good tincture? Thanks for an answer.
A: We are so glad you are enjoying one of Susun's books! We will be sure to let her know.
Many of us herbalists store herbs a maximum of a year, that is until the next harvest season comes around. Dried leaves though I think lose much even in that time. Roots are probably the longest lasting.
Susun says (in Healing Wise):
"Keep the herbs as whole, cool, and dark as possible during storage. Under optimum storage conditions, well-dried volatile, delicate herbs last about six months; roots and barks maintain potency for six or more years."
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Karen Joy
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