Capsules
Capsules come in several sizes (#0 small, #00 medium and #000 large) and must be made of vegetable matter (without animal gelatine). They are bought empty, closed and supplied with a capsule filler.
#0 capsules contain about 0.25g of powder and are the easiest for children to swallow, #00 capsules contain about 0.5g and #000 capsules contain 0.8 to 1g depending on the fineness of the powder and how compact it is.
To use a basic capsule filler, open the capsules, place the large part in the small holes of the filler, fill the capsules with powder (by pouring powder on the filler and scraping with a ruler), tamper twice to compact powder (with a clean nail, for example) and close the capsule with the small lid. Semi-automatic capsule fillers and machines are also available.
ALL materials used for packaging or coming into contact with the powder must be non-polluting, clean, dry and in good condition and comply with quality standards for the medicinal plant materials concerned [1].
Reusable packaging materials should be thoroughly cleaned and dried before reuse [1].
Store in a clean, dry and shaded place, free from pests, inaccessible to livestock, domestic animals and other sources of contamination! [2]