Re: Herbal Expiration Dates

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The average amount of mg depends on the density of the herb but the double O usually contains between 400 and 600 mg. Roots are denser, thus heavier, increasing the milligrams. Leaves will contain the lower figure. If the herbs smell fresh, use them... if you find the tincture weak add more herbs... I wouldn't pitch them - I would use them if they appear to be okay... Even if they are not as potent, they are better than none... (my opinion) DOSAGES FOR MSM General Maintenance When taking MSM as a dietary supplement, for healthy people wanting to make sure they stay that way, a general maintenance dose of 500 to 1000 milligrams a day is suggested. Mildly Unhealthy Conditions However, for those with health conditions or specific problems that need to be addressed, it is suggested that you take a minimum of 500 milligrams per 60 pounds of body weight, twice a day. For example, if you weigh 150lbs, you would want to take at least 1500mg twice a day. Once in the morning and once again in the evening. Severely Unhealthy Conditions For those with serious health conditions and concerns, it is suggested that you a minimum of 1000mg per 60 pounds of body weight. For example, if you weigh 150lbs, you would want to take at least 2500mg twice a day. Once in the morning and once again in the evening. Suzi <phoward@...> wrote: I know that this has been discussed before but I am drawing a blank - I need some Gingko - How long can you store bulk powdered or C/S herbs??? I am slowly dragging out all my old herbs and such and trying to gear up for my new lifestyle changes. Some of these are up to 2 years old but have been stored in airtight glass jars and been in the back of a cool dark closet. They have not been opened or used so have had no air or contaminates. I opened a couple of jars and the herbs still smell fresh and potent. I even encapsulated some IC#1 that I had stored already made up and it seems to be working just fine. There are several hundred dollars in herbs here and I would hate to have to replace them all at this time. Is there a website where I can get information on the individual herbs as far as storage length??? Also on MSM - does anyone know approximately how many mgs in a 00 capsule?? or how many 00 caps is safe to take per day???

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