Property |
Specification |
Color |
Varies (green, purple, yellow, etc., depending on the herb) |
Size |
Varies (typically 5 - 20 cm in length for dried herbs) |
Shape |
Leaves, flowers, stems, or roots depending on the herb |
Moisture Content |
5 - 10% (for dried herbs) |
Aroma |
Aromatic, varying by herb (e.g., minty, floral, spicy) |
Texture |
Dry, brittle (for dried herbs) or fresh, leafy |
Active Compounds |
Varies (e.g., alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenes) |
Defects |
Max 2-5% defective (moldy, damaged, or contaminated) |
Weight |
Varies by herb and form (e.g., 10 - 100 grams per bundle of dried herb) |
Uses |
Medicinal, culinary, or aromatic applications (teas, oils, extracts, poultices) |
Storage |
Should be kept in a cool, dry, dark place to preserve potency |