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Medicinal plants, also called medicinal herbs, have been discovered and used in traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times.
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Medicinal plants are often tough and fibrous, requiring some form of preparation to make them convenient to administer. According to the Institute for Traditional Medicine, common methods for the preparation of herbal medicines include <anchor>decoction</anchor>, powdering, and extraction with alcohol, in each case yielding a mixture of substances. Decoction involves crushing and then boiling the plant material in water to produce a liquid extract that can be taken orally or applied topically.[90] Powdering involves drying the plant material and then crushing it to yield a powder that can be compressed into tablets "Tablet (pharmacy)"). Alcohol extraction involves soaking the plant material in cold wine or distilled spirit to form a tincture.[91]
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Extraction by boiling herbal or plant material to dissolve the chemicals of the material

[![An image of decocted Chinese medicine 一貫煎 on snow, taken in the United States. The snow is on the border of a forest near a residential area, with a small lake in the background near trees.](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Chinese_herbal_decoction_%28%E4%B8%80%E8%B2%AB%E7%85%8E%29_on_snow.jpg/155px-Chinese_herbal_decoction_%28%E4%B8%80%E8%B2%AB%E7%85%8E%29_on_snow.jpg)](/wiki/File:Chinese_herbal_decoction_(%E4%B8%80%E8%B2%AB%E7%85%8E)_on_snow.jpg) A traditional Chinese herbal decoction (湯劑/汤剂)[![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f9/Turkish_coffee_starting_to_boil.jpg/220px-Turkish_coffee_starting_to_boil.jpg)](/wiki/File:Turkish_coffee_starting_to_boil.jpg) [Turkish coffee](/wiki/Turkish_coffee "Turkish coffee") beginning to boil. Decoction compares to brewing coffee through [percolation](/wiki/Percolation "Percolation").

**Decoction** is a method of [extraction](/wiki/Liquid%E2%80%93liquid_extraction "Liquid–liquid extraction") by boiling [herbal](/wiki/Herb "Herb") or plant material (which may include stems, roots, bark and [rhizomes](/wiki/Rhizome "Rhizome")) to dissolve the chemicals of the material. It is the most common preparation method in various herbal medicine systems. Decoction involves first drying the plant material; then mashing, slicing, or cutting the material to allow for maximum dissolution; and finally boiling in water to [extract](/wiki/Extract "Extract") oils, [volatile organic compounds](/wiki/Volatile_organic_compounds "Volatile organic compounds") and other various chemical substances.[\[1\]](#cite_note-1) Occasionally, aqueous [ethanol](/wiki/Ethanol "Ethanol") or [glycerol](/wiki/Glycerol "Glycerol") may be used instead of water.[\[2\]](#cite_note-WHO_GHPP_guidelines-2) Decoction can be used to make [tisanes](/wiki/Herbal_tea "Herbal tea"), [tinctures](/wiki/Tincture "Tincture") and similar solutions. Decoctions and [infusions](/wiki/Infusion "Infusion") may produce liquids with differing chemical properties, as the temperature or preparation difference may result in more oil-soluble chemicals in decoctions versus infusions. The process can also be applied to meats and vegetables to prepare [bouillon](/wiki/Bouillon_(broth) "Bouillon (broth)") or [stock](/wiki/Stock_(food) "Stock (food)"),[\[3\]](#cite_note-3)
though the term is typically only used to describe boiled plant extracts, usually for medicinal or scientific purposes.\[ _[citation needed](/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed "Wikipedia:Citation needed")_\]

_Decoction_ is also the name for the resulting liquid. Although this method of extraction differs from infusion and [percolation](/wiki/Percolation "Percolation"), the resultant liquids can sometimes be similar in their effects, or general appearance and taste.\[ _[citation needed](/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed "Wikipedia:Citation needed")_\]

## Etymology

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The term dates back to 1350–1400[\[4\]](#cite_note-4) from the [past participle](/wiki/Past_participle "Past participle") stem of [Latin](/wiki/Latin "Latin") _decoquere_ (meaning "to boil down"), from _de_ ("from") + _coquere_ ("to cook").[\[5\]](#cite_note-5)

## Use

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In [brewing](/wiki/Brewing "Brewing"), [decoction mashing](/wiki/Decoction_mashing "Decoction mashing") is the traditional method where a portion of the mash is removed to a separate vessel, boiled for a time and then returned to the main mash, raising the mash to the next temperature step.\[ _[citation needed](/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed "Wikipedia:Citation needed")_\]

In [herbalism](/wiki/Herbal_medicine "Herbal medicine"), decoctions are usually made to extract fluids from hard plant materials such as roots and bark.[\[2\]](#cite_note-WHO_GHPP_guidelines-2) To achieve this, the plant material is usually boiled for 1–2 hours in 1-5 liters of water. It is then strained. [Ayurveda](/wiki/Ayurveda "Ayurveda") also uses this method to create _[Kashayam](/wiki/Kashayam "Kashayam")_-type herbal medicines.\[ _[citation needed](/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed "Wikipedia:Citation needed")_\]

For teas, decoction involves boiling the same amount of the herb and water that would be used for an infusion (one teaspoon per cup) for about five to ten minutes.\[ _[citation needed](/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed "Wikipedia:Citation needed")_\]

## See also

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- [Concoction](/wiki/Concoction "Concoction")
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- [Maceration (food)](/wiki/Maceration_(food) "Maceration (food)")
- [Tincture](/wiki/Tincture "Tincture")
- [Herbalism](/wiki/Herbalism "Herbalism")
- [Coffee boiling](/wiki/Coffee_boiling "Coffee boiling")

## References

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)**[Biology-online.org](http://www.biology-online.org/dictionary/Decoction)
2. ^ [_**a**_](#cite_ref-WHO_GHPP_guidelines_2-0) [_**b**_](#cite_ref-WHO_GHPP_guidelines_2-1)["Annex 1: WHO guidelines on good herbal processing practices for herbal medicines"](https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A545291563/GPS?u=edirect_gvrl&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=7f6bffc5). _WHO Technical Report Series_. Geneva, Switzerlandglish: World Health Organization. 2018. [ISSN](/wiki/ISSN_(identifier) "ISSN (identifier)") [0512-3054](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/0512-3054). Retrieved 24 April 2022.
3. **[^](#cite_ref-3)**Courtine, Robert J.; et al., eds. (1988) \[French edition published 1984\]. _[Larousse Gastronomique](/wiki/Larousse_Gastronomique "Larousse Gastronomique")_ (English ed.). p. 362. [ISBN](/wiki/ISBN_(identifier) "ISBN (identifier)") [0-600-32390-0](/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-600-32390-0 "Special:BookSources/0-600-32390-0").
4. **[^](#cite_ref-4)**["Dictionary.reference.com"](http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/decoctions). Dictionary.reference.com. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
5. **[^](#cite_ref-5)**[Etymonline.com](http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=decoction)

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- Decoction
- [Elixir](/wiki/Elixir "Elixir")
- [Electuary](/wiki/Electuary "Electuary")
- [Emulsion](/wiki/Emulsion "Emulsion")
- [Effervescent powder or tablet](/wiki/Effervescent_tablet "Effervescent tablet")
- [Herbal tea](/wiki/Herbal_tea "Herbal tea")
- [Hydrogel](/wiki/Hydrogel "Hydrogel")
- [Molecular encapsulation](/wiki/Molecular_encapsulation "Molecular encapsulation")
- [Powder](/wiki/Powder "Powder")
- [Softgel](/wiki/Softgel "Softgel")
- [Solution](/wiki/Solution_(chemistry) "Solution (chemistry)")
- [Suspension](/wiki/Suspension_(chemistry) "Suspension (chemistry)")
- [Syrup](/wiki/Syrup "Syrup")
- [Tincture](/wiki/Tincture "Tincture")

[Oral mucosa](/wiki/Oral_mucosa "Oral mucosa") ( [buccal](/wiki/Buccal_administration "Buccal administration"), [sublabial](/wiki/Sublabial_administration "Sublabial administration"), [sublingual](/wiki/Sublingual_administration "Sublingual administration"))

[Solids](/wiki/Solid "Solid")

- [Orally disintegrating tablet](/wiki/Orally_disintegrating_tablet "Orally disintegrating tablet")
- [Film](/wiki/Thin_film_drug_delivery "Thin film drug delivery")
- [Lollipop](/wiki/Lollipop#Medicinal_use "Lollipop")
- [Sublingual drops](/wiki/Drop_(liquid) "Drop (liquid)")
- [Lozenges](/wiki/Throat_lozenge "Throat lozenge")
- [Effervescent](/wiki/Effervescent "Effervescent") tablet
- [Chewing gum](/wiki/Chewing_gum "Chewing gum")

[Liquids](/wiki/Liquid "Liquid")

- [Mouthwash](/wiki/Mouthwash "Mouthwash")
- [Toothpaste](/wiki/Toothpaste "Toothpaste")
- [Ointment](/wiki/Topical "Topical")
- Spray

[Respiratory tract](/wiki/Respiratory_tract "Respiratory tract") ( [inhalation](/wiki/Inhalation "Inhalation"))

[Solids](/wiki/Solid "Solid")

- [Dry-powder inhaler](/wiki/Dry-powder_inhaler "Dry-powder inhaler")
- [Smoking](/wiki/Smoking "Smoking")

[![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/Inhaler.jpg/60px-Inhaler.jpg)](/wiki/File:Inhaler.jpg)

0

0

[Liquids](/wiki/Liquid "Liquid")

- [Anesthetic vaporizer](/wiki/Anesthetic_vaporizer "Anesthetic vaporizer")
- [Heated humidified high-flow therapy](/wiki/Heated_humidified_high-flow_therapy "Heated humidified high-flow therapy")
- [Medical inhalants](/wiki/List_of_medical_inhalants "List of medical inhalants")
- [Metered-dose inhaler](/wiki/Metered-dose_inhaler "Metered-dose inhaler") (MDI)
- [Nebulizer](/wiki/Nebulizer "Nebulizer")
- [Vaporizer](/wiki/Vaporizer_(inhalation_device) "Vaporizer (inhalation device)")

[Gas](/wiki/Gas "Gas")

- [Oxygen mask](/wiki/Oxygen_mask "Oxygen mask") and [Nasal cannula](/wiki/Nasal_cannula "Nasal cannula")
- [Oxygen concentrator](/wiki/Oxygen_concentrator "Oxygen concentrator")
- [Anaesthetic machine](/wiki/Anaesthetic_machine "Anaesthetic machine")
- [Medical inhalants](/wiki/List_of_medical_inhalants "List of medical inhalants")
- [Relative analgesia machine](/wiki/Relative_analgesia_machine "Relative analgesia machine")

[Ophthalmic](/wiki/Ophthalmic_drug_administration "Ophthalmic drug administration"),

[otic](/wiki/Ear "Ear"), [nasal](/wiki/Nasal_administration "Nasal administration")

[![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a7/Action_photo_of_nasal_spray_on_a_black_background.jpg/30px-Action_photo_of_nasal_spray_on_a_black_background.jpg)](/wiki/File:Action_photo_of_nasal_spray_on_a_black_background.jpg)

- [Nasal spray](/wiki/Nasal_spray "Nasal spray")
- [Ear drops](/wiki/Ear_drop "Ear drop")
- [Eye drops](/wiki/Eye_drop "Eye drop")
- [Ointment](/wiki/Topical "Topical")
- [Hydrogel](/wiki/Hydrogel "Hydrogel")
- [Insufflation](/wiki/Insufflation_(medicine) "Insufflation (medicine)")
- [Mucoadhesive microdisc](/wiki/Bioadhesive "Bioadhesive")

[Urogenital](/wiki/Genitourinary_system "Genitourinary system")

[Ointment](/wiki/Topical "Topical")
[Pessary](/wiki/Pessary "Pessary")
[Vaginal ring](/wiki/Vaginal_ring "Vaginal ring")
[Douche](/wiki/Douche "Douche")
[Intrauterine device](/wiki/Intrauterine_device "Intrauterine device") (IUD)
[Extra-amniotic infusion](/wiki/Extra-amniotic_administration "Extra-amniotic administration")
[Intravesical infusion](/wiki/Urinary_bladder "Urinary bladder")

[Rectal](/wiki/Rectal_(medicine) "Rectal (medicine)") ( [enteral](/wiki/Enteral_administration "Enteral administration"))

[![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/98/Glycerin_suppositories.jpg/30px-Glycerin_suppositories.jpg)](/wiki/File:Glycerin_suppositories.jpg)

- [Ointment](/wiki/Topical "Topical")
- [Suppository](/wiki/Suppository "Suppository")
- [Enema](/wiki/Enema "Enema")
  - [Solution](/wiki/Solution_(chemistry) "Solution (chemistry)")
  - [Hydrogel](/wiki/Hydrogel "Hydrogel")
- [Murphy drip](/wiki/Murphy_drip "Murphy drip")
- [Nutrient enema](/wiki/Nutrient_enema "Nutrient enema")

[Dermal](/wiki/Dermis "Dermis") ( [topical](/wiki/Topical_medication "Topical medication"))

[![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9a/SPF15SunBlock.JPG/40px-SPF15SunBlock.JPG)](/wiki/File:SPF15SunBlock.JPG)[Ointment](/wiki/Topical "Topical")
[Topical cream](/wiki/Topical_cream "Topical cream")
[Topical gel](/wiki/Topical_gel "Topical gel")
[Liniment](/wiki/Liniment "Liniment")
[Paste](/wiki/Paste_(rheology) "Paste (rheology)")
[Film](/wiki/Thin_film_drug_delivery "Thin film drug delivery")
[DMSO](/wiki/Dimethyl_sulfoxide "Dimethyl sulfoxide") solution
[Iontophoresis](/wiki/Iontophoresis "Iontophoresis")
[Hydrogel](/wiki/Hydrogel "Hydrogel")
[Liposomes](/wiki/Liposome "Liposome")
[Transfersome vesicles](/wiki/Transfersome "Transfersome")
[Cream](/wiki/Cream_(pharmaceutical) "Cream (pharmaceutical)")
[Lotion](/wiki/Lotion "Lotion")
[Lip balm](/wiki/Lip_balm "Lip balm")
[Medicated shampoo](/wiki/Shampoo "Shampoo")
[Dermal patch](/wiki/Dermal_patch "Dermal patch")
[Transdermal patch](/wiki/Transdermal_patch "Transdermal patch")
[Transdermal spray](/wiki/Transdermal_spray "Transdermal spray")
[Jet injector](/wiki/Jet_injector "Jet injector")

- [Parenterals](/wiki/Parenteral "Parenteral")
- [Injections](/wiki/Injection_(medicine) "Injection (medicine)")
- [infusions](/wiki/Infusion_pump "Infusion pump")

_(into tissue/blood)_

[Skin](/wiki/Human_skin "Human skin") ( [transdermal](/wiki/Transdermal "Transdermal"))

[Intradermal](/wiki/Intradermal_injection "Intradermal injection")
[Subcutaneous](/wiki/Subcutaneous_injection "Subcutaneous injection")
- [Injector pen](/wiki/Injector_pen "Injector pen")
[Transdermal implant](/wiki/Transdermal_implant "Transdermal implant")

[![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a5/Injection_Syringe_01.jpg/60px-Injection_Syringe_01.jpg)](/wiki/File:Injection_Syringe_01.jpg)

[Organs](/wiki/Human_anatomy#Major_organ_systems "Human anatomy")

- [Intracavernous](/wiki/Intracavernous_injection "Intracavernous injection")
- [Intravitreal](/wiki/Intravitreal_administration "Intravitreal administration")
- [Intra-articular](/wiki/Intra-articular_injection "Intra-articular injection")

[Central nervous system](/wiki/Central_nervous_system "Central nervous system")

- [Intracerebral](/w/index.php?title=Intracerebral_injection&action=edit&redlink=1 "Intracerebral injection (page does not exist)")
- [Intrathecal](/wiki/Intrathecal_administration "Intrathecal administration")
- [Epidural](/wiki/Epidural_administration "Epidural administration")

[Circulatory](/wiki/Circulatory_system "Circulatory system"),

[musculoskeletal](/wiki/Human_musculoskeletal_system "Human musculoskeletal system")

- [Intravenous](/wiki/Intravenous "Intravenous")
- [Intracardiac](/wiki/Intracardiac_injection "Intracardiac injection")
- [Intramuscular](/wiki/Intramuscular_injection "Intramuscular injection")
- [Intraosseous](/wiki/Intraosseous_infusion "Intraosseous infusion")
- [Intraperitoneal](/wiki/Intraperitoneal_injection "Intraperitoneal injection")
- [Nanocell injection](/wiki/Nanocell "Nanocell")
- [Patient-controlled analgesia](/wiki/Patient-controlled_analgesia "Patient-controlled analgesia") pump
- [PIC line](/wiki/PIC_line "PIC line")

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