Harbal & Ayurvedic products
| Property |
Description |
| Appearance |
Dried leaves, powders, oils, or extracts; varies by product |
| Texture |
Powdery, coarse, oily, or resinous |
| Size |
Varies from fine powder to coarse pieces |
| Shape |
Irregular, flakes, granules, or liquid |
| Color |
Green, brown, yellow, or amber |
| Odor |
Herbal, aromatic, earthy |
| Taste |
Bitter, astringent, sweet, or pungent |
| Moisture Content |
Low (usually below 12%) for powders; variable for oils/extracts |
| Density |
Varies depending on form (powder/oil) |
| Solubility |
Powders generally insoluble in water; oils soluble in fats and alcohol |