What is the shelflife of herbal supplements?
99% of our liquid formulas are preserved in a base that is either certified organic pharmaceutical grade alcohol or organic raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar. These are natural preservatives, and they are in dark glass bottles, which means you could use the liquid formulas many years after buying them and they’ve still retained their potency. Any encapsulated formula, if not taken, would keep its potency for around 3 years (and longer if the seal has not been broken). A powdered formula such as the Essential Nutrients, Colon Soothe, and Earth’s Nutrition Powder should retain potency for around two years, and longer if its seal has never been broken. Any herbal tea, if sealed, should keep its potency for around three years. If the herbal tea is not in a resealable bag, one can place the original bag (with the herbs inside) into a ziplock bag and store in a cabinet away from heat and light. Essential oils can last for many years. After just a few weeks, their smell can change and mellow
