Herbal Capsules and Pills

Herbal capsules are made by placing powdered herbs in capsules and joining the two sides together. Use size 00 vegetable capsules, which are available at health food stores and maybe at your local pharmacy.  

Herbals pills are also easy to make and once finished they will store almost indefinitely. Just place the powdered herbs in a bowl and add enough water, honey or pure maple syrup to make a paste. Add a drop of essential oil which is made to be taken internally, such as peppermint and mix well. Thicken this mixture with enough carob powder to make a bread dough consistency. Knead until smooth and roll the dough into pill sized balls.

Place the balls on a cookie sheet and dry in a food dehydrator oven at the lowest temperature, or place the cookie sheet in the sun until the pill balls are completely dry. Place the capsules or pills in a clean and dry plastic or glass container. Label with herb name(s) and date, and store in a cool dark location.

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