At one teaspoon (3–5 g) a day, a 100 g pack lasts 20 to 33 days. A 200 g pack lasts about two months, 500 g lasts three to five months, and 1 kg lasts seven to eleven months. That matters more than it sounds, because most Ayurvedic herbs need 8 to 12 weeks before you can honestly judge whether they are doing anything — and a 100 g pack runs out in week four.
How Long Each Pack Lasts
| Pack | At 3 g/day | At 5 g/day | Twice daily (6 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 33 days | 20 days | 16 days |
| 200 g | 66 days | 40 days | 33 days |
| 500 g | 166 days | 100 days | 83 days |
| 1 kg | 333 days | 200 days | 166 days |
One level teaspoon of a leaf powder is roughly 3 g; a heaped teaspoon of a denser root or seed powder is closer to 5 g. Weigh it once on a kitchen scale and you will know your own number.
The Problem With the 100 g Pack
This is the part nobody tells you before you buy.
Ayurvedic herbs are not painkillers. Hair herbs need a full growth cycle — three months minimum. Blood sugar herbs should be judged on an HbA1c at 12 weeks. Adaptogens need 6–8 weeks of consistent daily use.
A 100 g pack gives you 3–4 weeks. You stop, you conclude "it did nothing", and you were right — because you never completed the trial.
So the honest rule:
- Buying to test whether you can tolerate the taste? 100 g. Neem, karela and giloy are genuinely bitter and some people cannot get past it. Do not commit 500 g to something you might hate.
- Buying to find out whether it works for you? 500 g minimum. That is one honest 12-week trial with margin.
- Already know it works and take it daily? 1 kg.
What to Buy, by Situation
| Situation | Buy | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Never tried this herb | 100 g | Taste test first |
| Running a proper 12-week trial | 500 g | Covers the full trial |
| Daily long-term use | 1 kg | Best cost per serving |
| Two people in the house | 1 kg | Doubles the burn rate |
| Ordering from abroad | 500 g or 1 kg | Shipping dominates small orders |
| External use — face or hair packs | 200–500 g | Packs use 2–3 tbsp, not 1 tsp |
When 1 kg Is the Wrong Choice
We sell 1 kg packs and we would still rather you did not waste money on one.
Aromatic herbs lose potency in about six months. Tulsi, dry ginger, lemongrass and curry leaf are volatile-oil herbs. A 1 kg pack at 3 g a day lasts eleven months — so the last four months of it are noticeably weaker than the first.
For those, 500 g is the sensible ceiling unless a household is getting through it faster.
Amla is similar — its vitamin C oxidises with air exposure.
Roots and seeds are far more stable: ashwagandha, methi, harde, jamun seed. 1 kg is fine for these.
Clays do not degrade at all — multani mitti keeps for years.
See How to Store Ayurvedic Powders.
If You Are Taking More Than One Herb
Common, and it changes the maths. Three herbs at 3 g each is 9 g a day — a 100 g pack of each lasts about a month, and you are re-ordering constantly.
Two better options:
- A ready blend. Karela Jamun Powder replaces two separate purchases; Amla Reetha Shikakai Hibiscus Bhringraj replaces five.
- Larger packs of fewer herbs. Two herbs at 500 g beats five at 100 g, for both cost and consistency.
Before combining, read Which Ayurvedic Powders Can You Take Together.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many teaspoons in 100 g?
Roughly 20–33, depending on density. Leaf powders are light; root and seed powders are heavier.
How long before I know if a herb is working?
8–12 weeks for most. Hair needs 3–6 months. Judge blood sugar on HbA1c, and iron on a ferritin test — not on how you feel.
Is the bigger pack cheaper?
Per gram, yes. How much cheaper varies a lot by product — see Is the 1 KG Pack Worth It? for the actual numbers.
Can I split a 1 kg pack with someone?
Yes, and it is a sensible way to get the better rate without the freshness risk. Decant into airtight jars immediately.
Do face packs use more than 1 tsp?
Considerably more — 2–3 tablespoons per pack, twice a week. A 500 g pack of multani mitti is roughly 4–5 months of twice-weekly use.
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