(n) similar to an infusion or a "tea" except a decoction is made by actually boiling the herb in water. A decoction is sometimes used to extract the constituents of roots, bark, and thick leaves. For most leaves and flowers, and for beverages, an infusion is more desirable. (See infusion.) To make a decoction bring fresh cool water to a boil, drop the herb in the water and allow it to boil for about 3 to 5 minutes, then turn the heat off and allow it to steeped for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Keep covered through the entire process. Unless otherwise specified, one part chopped fresh plant material should be used in 9 parts water. When using dried herbs use one part dried plant material in 19 parts water. As with an infusion, the plant material should be strained out of the liquid before it is consumed.

Made by simmering larger pieces of the herb, such as bark, roots, or twigs. Use 30 g. dried or 60 g. fresh herb to 750 ml water; simmer until the water is reduced to 500 ml. Drink 1/2 cup three times a day.

an extract obtained by boiling

An infusion made in boiling water.

The extraction of a crude drug obtained by boiling the substance in water.

A water-based preparation to extract active compounds of herbs, made by boiling the plant parts for some period. This method is used to prepare water extracts of the coarse and heavy parts of plants, including roots, seeds, bark, and chips. (see INFUSION for how to prepare fluid extracts of leaves and flowers.) Generally must be used within 24 hours. Longevity may be enhanced by refrigeration or preservatives such as glycerine. To prepare a day's supply, put about 90 g of plant material into a stainless steel, porcelain, or Pyrex pot and add 1L cold water. Cover while bringing to a boil and simmering for 20 minutes. Allow to cool to body temperature and strain into a container. Decoctions and infusions may be drunk as teas, hot or cold. They may be used in baths, hip-baths, sitz-baths, foot-baths, sponge baths, enemas, douches, eye-washes, gargles, fomentations, or compresses. They may be combined in compounds, ointments, lotions, liniments, etc.

A liquid preparation obtained by boiling medicinal plant parts in water and then extracting the solid parts by straining the preparation. (See also: Infusion)

A herbal tea that is made by simmering the roots or tough, woody part of a plant in water.

A preparation where a, usually solid, plant material is boiled in water, steamed and reduced to make a concentrated extract of the plant active ingredients.

(pharmacology) the extraction by boiling of water-soluble drug substances

a combination of water and herbs brought to a boil and allowed to simmer for a little while

a concentrated form of tea

a good way of processing tough and woody herbs to extract their healing properties

a liquid preparation prepared by extracting the crude drug with actively boiling water

a liquid produced by boiling a substance until its soluble properties are extracted

an infusion that has been reduced to one half of its volume by slow evaporation

a tea-like liquid made by boiling your herbs/spices/botanicals in water (rather than steeping them in water that has already boiled)

A preparation obtained by bringing to the boil and simmering dense herbal materials ie. Bark, root and woody parts for a plant to extract active constituents.

the liquid extract of the hard parts of plants, such as bark, roots, or seeds.

A medicinal or magickal extract made by adding herbs to boiling water (normally one ounce of dried herb to one pint of water) and then allowing the mixture to simmer for usually thirty minutes.

a combination of herbs which is cooked or brewed to make a soup or medicinal tea

Decoctions are herb teas made by boiling herbs in water. Hard or dense plant parts such as roots, barks or seeds with little or no volatile substances are often prepared as decoctions. To make a decoction, add 1 ounce of dried herb to 1 pint of pure water (distilled is best) and place in a glass or other non-reactive container. Cover and place over high heat until water begins to boil. Lower heat and continue to simmer for approximately 15-25 minutes, then cool and strain. Decoctions should be used immediately or refrigerated and used within 2 days. (See also Infusion.)

a herb tea made by boiling (simmering) 1 cup boiling water and 2-3 teasp. fresh cut herb (or 1 teasp. dried) for 3-5 minutes

A liquid preparation made by boiling a plant in water.

an extract made by putting the parts of a healing plant into water and bringing it to a boil, then cooled and strained for medicinal use

an infusion which has been reduced to one/half of its original volume by slow steam release. Not brought to a boil, the decoction is taken to the point of steam release and the heat is then reduced very low to continue the steam process. Decoction is handy for those herbals which taste bad or bitter, requiring only one quarter the dose. Decoctions are strong and can be kept longer if gin or vodka is added.

herbal preparation where plant matter is boiled in water to made a concentrated extract

Extract of a crude therapeutic product obtained by boiling the substance in water.

A tea or soup made from boiling herbs in water.

extract of an herb made by boiling or simmering in water; stronger than a tea or infusion.

A tea or infusion brewed from hard plant material such as bark and roots.

A method of mashing that boosts the temperature from one step to the next by removing a portion of the mash, boiling it, and returning it to the main kettle.

Herb tea made by simmering a root or bark in water

Exhaustive system of mashing in which portions of the wort are removed, heated, then returned to the original vessel.

A brewing process used for bottom-fermenting beers in which portions of the wort are removed, heated, then returned to the original vessel.

tea made by simmering dense herbal material such as roots, barks and twigs in water. This is a more forceful extraction than infusion.

A “tea” made by boiling raw or powdered herbs. In China, herbs are most frequently prepared and administered as decoctions. The advantage is that two-fold. Decoctions, unlike pre-made medicinals, are tailored to the individual patient. Due to the heat of the brewing process, decoctions extract more of the chemical constituents out of the herbs than your body extracts from pills and powders. While some are less than tasty, most patients become accustomed to and may even crave them.

is a tea made from roots, bark, nuts, and non -aromatic seed. These must be simmered in water in a covered pot for 20 minutes to release the beneficial constituents. Ex: ginger root.

extract of a crude drug made by boiling or simmering (cooking) herbs in water; stronger than a tea or infusion.

This is the same as an infusion, but it requires more heat to extract from the roots, bark, seeds, etc. Infusion: This is commonly referred to as tea; it is the raw herb boiled in water.

solution representing the water-soluble constituents of a plant drug, prepared by boiling the plant drug in water.

preparation of herbs by boiling, straining, and refrigeration.

A water extract of bark or roots prepared at a low boil for 10-20 minutes; stronger than an infusion.

A process of boiling down so as to extract some essence.

A herbal preparation made by boiling the material and reducing it to a concentration

To extract by boiling. This continental mashing technique takes the mash through a series of controlled temperature stages by removing a portion of the mash, bringing this mixture to a boil and returning it back to main portion of the mash. Each successive step or decoction is used to raise the temperature of the main mash. This type of mash typically employs two or three decoction steps that correspond to temperature rests employed by other mashing methods. Decoction mashing typically achieves an extremely high rate of extraction and increased amount of malt character. Decoction mashing is a historical method of achieving starch conversion before the existence of the thermometer.

A method of mashing wherein temperature rests are achieved by boiling a part of the mash and returning it to the mash tun.

A preparation made by boiling a plant part in water. Compare with Infusion.

A substance made by simmering some types of roots, bark, and berries in water to extract their desired ingredients. It is simmered for a longer time than that needed to make tea and may be drunk hot or cold.

A tea made from roots, leaves, or bark of certain herbs.

Liquid prepared by boiling plant material in water for a period of time.

Mash method involving the boiling of parts of the mash and return of coagulation. It is characterized by a loss of solubility at the iso electric points, greater susceptibility to proteolytic enzymes, and a change in the specific rotation. It does not occur without the presence of water.

System of mashing to increase conversion of starches to sugars during which portions of the mash are removed, heated, and then returned to the mash tun.

A decoction is a method of extraction of herbal or plant material, which includes, but is not limited to: Leaves, flowers, stems, roots, bark, and rhizomes.