What is the shelf life of bulk herbs?
Shelf life varies from one herb to another. A powdered herb will loose its properties much faster than a whole or cut herb. Those with volatile oils like peppermint will loose their freshness much sooner than those without the oils. Roots have the longest shelf life as they are much denser than say flowers and leaves. So, it’s kind of difficult to give you a quick and simple answer. Most herb books have something to say on the subject, but they are not very specific. Just as we did, you will gain such insight in that area as you get more familiar with each herb.
