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• Method 1 of 3: Choosing the materials
• Method 2 of 3: Fill the capsules manually
• Method 3 of 3: Using a capsule filling machine
• Tips
• Warnings

Filling your own pill capsules at home is an excellent way to incorporate healthy supplements into your diet without spending a lot of money. You will need materials including the type and size of capsule you want and herbs to put in it. Filling the capsules manually is cheaper, but can take quite some time. If you can spend a little more money, you can buy a capsule filling machine to quickly make tons of capsules.

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Method 1 of 3: Choosing the materials

1. Select vegetarian capsules if you are on a vegetarian diet. Vegetarian capsules are made from poplars. They are also a great option if you have other dietary restrictions. Vegetarian capsules are kosher, halal and gluten-free.
   • Vegetarian capsules are available at health food stores or online.
2. If you have no dietary restrictions, use gelatin capsules. Gelatin capsules are made from bovine gelatin. However, you will not taste any beef flavor! They are usually a bit cheaper than vegetarian capsules.
   • Go to a health food store for gelatin capsules or buy them online.
3. For a standard dose, choose size 0 capsules. Fillable capsules come in a few different sizes, but the most common is size 0, which can hold about 500 mg of filler.
   • The density and size of the powder can affect how much filler you can fit into a capsule.
4. Choose size 1 capsules if you want a smaller pill. Size 1 capsules are slightly smaller than the standard size 0, making them easier to swallow.
   • Size 1 capsules contain about 20% less than size 0 capsules, so keep that in mind if you want smaller ones.
5. Ask your healthcare provider to recommend herbs. Always consult your healthcare provider before taking any supplements.Depending on the problem you have and the herbs your doctor recommends, the supplements can boost your immune system, reduce infections, or give your digestion a helping hand.
   • Cayenne is an antioxidant. Although it is still under investigation, it may be able to help relieve nausea and treat bacterial infections. By putting it in a capsule, you can enjoy its healthy properties without possibly burning your mouth.
   • Ginger can help you fight common illnesses such as the common cold, sinus congestion and headaches. It can also help improve digestive health.
   • Oil of oregano (which actually comes from a relative of the marjoram plant) may be able to help with pain relief.
   • Turmeric can lower your blood pressure and cholesterol.

Method 2 of 3: Fill the capsules manually

1. Place the filler in a bowl. Pour the filler into a bowl. If you are using a mixture of different fillers, put them all together and then mix well. It's okay to have too much filler for the number of capsules you are going to fill. Keep what is left in a resealable plastic bag in a cool and dark place.
2. Pull the capsules apart and set the top aside. The capsules are delivered assembled. To take them apart, hold the bottom of the capsule with one hand and gently pull the top off with the other hand. If you have trouble pulling it straight off, twist the top of the capsule back and forth until it comes off. Set the top aside.
   • The top of the capsules is much shorter and wider than the bottom. This allows the top to slide over the bottom of the capsule when reassembled.
3. Scoop up the spice mixture with the bottom of the capsule. The easiest way to refill the capsules without spilling much is to scoop the spice mixture from the bottom. Fill the bottom of the capsule completely.
   • Make sure your hands are very clean before filling the capsules. You can also wear protective gloves.
4. Place the top half of the capsule over the bottom and press down. Once you have filled the bottom of the capsule, carefully replace the top of the capsule. Gently hold the bottom of the capsule with one hand and press down on the top of the capsule with the other hand.
5. Keep the capsules in a cool and dark place. When you are done, put the capsules in a resealable bag or in a jar with a lid. Keep the bag or jar in a cool and dark place.
   • Make enough capsules at a time for one or two months. If you make more than that, they may have expired before you can take them.
   • If you live in a humid place, put silica gel packets in the jar with the pills. You can buy silica gel packs online or keep those packs that come packaged with shoes, medicines, or other products.

Method 3 of 3: Using a capsule filling machine

1. Select your capsule filling machine based on the capsule size. Each capsule filling machine works with only one capsule size. When selecting the machine, make sure to choose one that is suitable for the capsule size you have chosen.
   • Capsule filling machines can be found at most health food stores and online. They cost around € 20.
2. Place the base of the machine on the stand. Place the base of the device on the supplied stand so that it is secured while you fill and assemble the capsules.
   • The capsule filling machine also comes with a stand and a top that you can load the top of the capsules into.
3. Place the bottom of the capsules in the base of the machine. Pull the capsules apart. Place a base in each notch in the base of the machine. Do not load more than one bottom in each opening.
   • The bottom of the capsule is much longer than the top. This allows the top to slip over the bottom when they are sealed together.
4. Pour the filler over the holes in the base of the machine. Put the filler in a measuring cup and then pour it over the holes where the bottoms of the capsules are.
5. Distribute the filler in each bottom. Capsule filling machines usually come with plastic cards that you can use to fill the capsules. Once you pour the filler into the holes of the machine base, you need to distribute it evenly. Use the card to wipe the powder over the gaps to distribute the powder evenly. This is how the capsules are filled.
   • If the card did not come with the device, you can use a piece of clean, hard plastic such as a credit card to distribute the powder evenly.
6. Use the included pestle to compact the filler if necessary. If you were unable to fill the capsules completely on the first try, use the tamper to compress the filler and free up more space. Align the tabs of the stamper with the openings where the capsules are, then gently press down to compress the filler in each capsule.
   • The stamper looks like a flat piece of plastic with pins sticking out on one side.
7. Repeat the filling process once you have pressed the filler. Apply more filler to the holes where the capsules are, then use the included card to spread it evenly across the holes.
8. Load the top of the capsules into the top of the machine. The top of the machine has openings where you can place the top of the capsules. Press down gently while inserting a capsule into each opening at the top. The buds should be snug in the openings, even if you turn the top of the machine upside down.
9. Align the top of the machine with the bottom and press down. Remove the base of the machine from the stand. Then carefully turn the top of the machine over so that the openings at the top and bottom line up. Push the top of the machine until it stops compacting. The buds should be snug in the openings, even if you turn the top of the machine upside down.
10. Remove the top of the machine and take out the finished capsules. When you take the top of the machine out of the base, you will see the bottom of the capsules sticking out of the top of the machine. Push down on the top of the machine to release the capsules.

Tips

• If you want to have exactly the same amount of filler in each capsule, it is better to use a capsule filling machine instead of manually filling the capsules.

Warnings

• Do not crush prescription medication to mix it with other fillers in homemade capsules. Prescription drugs can interact with each other and with herbal supplements in dangerous ways.