What Is a Decoction?
Decoction Is a Method of Extraction by Boiling Herbal or Plant Material to Dissolve the Chemicals of the Material, Which May Include Stems, Roots, Bark and...
Decoction is a method of extraction by boiling herbal or plant material to dissolve the chemicals of the material, which may include stems, roots, bark and rhizomes.
How do you make a decoction?
Preparing a Decoction
- Bring water to boil in a heavy pot.
- Measure herbs. Use approximately 1 teaspoon of dried (or 2 teaspoons of fresh) herbs per 1 cup of water.
- Add the herbs to the water and reduce heat so that the water is simmering.
- Leave the herbs to simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Strain out the herbs.
What is the difference between an infusion and a decoction?
The difference between infusions (i.e. teas) and decoctions is simple: infusions are steeped and decoctions are simmered.
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