| Term | Decoction |
| Alternate Terms | herbal decoction; boiled extract |
| Definition | A decoction is a method of extracting medicinal compounds from tough plant materials such as roots, bark, seeds or stems by simmering them in water for an extended period. This process releases deeper constituents than infusions and is common in herbal traditions for preparing strong therapeutic teas. |
| Category | herbal medicine |
| Context | Widely used in Western herbalism, TCM and Ayurveda to prepare potent remedies from hard plant parts. |
| Etymology | From Latin decoquere meaning to boil down or cook away. |
| Examples | ginseng root decoction; licorice root decoction; astragalus bark decoction |
| Related Terms | infusion; tisane; tincture; simmered extract |
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