Capsules

Uses: treats internal conditions

Pros: useful for taking herbs in small amounts or for herbs that taste bitter, are strong or are high in mucilage; the small "0" size is user-friendly for many children and the elderly; convenient; travels well

Cons: quickly loses potency; can be difficult to digest (avoid if there’s poor appetite, slow digestion, gas, bloatedness, sleepiness after meals, tiredness, loose stools, fatigue, lethargy, weakness of the limbs, or acid reflux); not for vegetarians since most capsules are made from animal gelatin

Shelf life: short – about 1 year