› Forums › HomeGrown Herbalist Student Forum › Medicinal Herbs › Shelf life extension – Freezer? This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 2 years, 5 months ago by . Viewing 1 reply thread Author Posts January 16, 2023 at 11:54 AM #24139 Beth ReigelStudent Hello, all, I am wondering if someone could comment on storing my dried and/or powdered herbs in a freezer? I am hoping this will extend the shelf life of the active ingredients…if someone (Doc?) could please comment? (Stored in labeled glass canning jars) thanks! February 1, 2023 at 11:48 AM #25356 Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor I’d guess it’d extend shelf life a bit but have no idea how much. Tinctures are a better approach to long-term storage. Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider. Author Posts Viewing 1 reply thread You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In Log in / Register