| Term | decoction |
| Alternate Terms | boiled extract; herbal decoction |
| Definition | A decoction is a liquid preparation made by simmering tough plant parts such as roots or bark in water to extract active compounds. It serves as a standard method in herbal medicine for releasing constituents not easily obtained through steeping. This approach is valued across traditional systems for its ability to concentrate medicinal properties. |
| Category | herbalism |
| Context | Used in preparing remedies from dense plant materials in multiple healing traditions. |
| Etymology | From Latin decoquere meaning to boil down. |
| Examples | ginger root decoction; licorice bark decoction; dandelion root decoction |
| Related Terms | infusion; tincture; maceration; extraction |
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