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patient handout (botanicals)

Decoction

botanicals

definition

decoction

» a decoction is used to extract primarily the mineral salts and bitter principles of the plant

directions:

» for green herbs:

1. use one tablespoon plant parts per 8 ounces water; add herbs to cold water and bring to a boil

2. simmer 3 - 4 minutes, remove from heat

3. steep with cover on pot for 2 - 3 minutes

4. strain and use

» for hard materials (roots and stems):

1. use one tablespoon plant parts per 8 ounces water

2. simmer for 10 - 20 minutes

3. steep 5 minutes

4. strain and use

(NCNM Pharmacy)

footnotes

National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, OR

hard materials (roots and stems):

1. use one tablespoon plant parts per 8 ounces water

2. simmer for 10 - 20 minutes

3. steep 5 minutes

4. strain and use

(NCNM Pharmacy)

footnotes

National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, OR

footnotes

National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, OR

, OR