decoction
Simmered plant liquid
A decoction is a liquid extract made by boiling plant material—bark, roots, or leaves—in water.
The process extracts compounds more thoroughly than steeping: The herbalist prepared a decoction of willow bark.
The term appears in traditional medicine, herbal remedies, and historical pharmacy.
By extension, any concentrated essence produced through prolonged extraction.
Liquid vaporization temperature
- simmeringCooking below boiling point
- extractionAct of removing
- steepingSoaking to extract flavor
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
reduction · concentrate · simmer · boil · steep · extract · percolate · strain
Curative treatment or fix
- tonicInvigorating medicinal drink
- elixirMythical healing draught
- potionEnchanted liquid mixture
- treatmentCare for an ailment
therapeutic · healing · apothecary · traditional medicine · ayurveda · folk remedy · curative · dosage
Goods kept for sale
- brothClear simmered meat liquid
- reductionMaking something smaller
- consomméClarified, concentrated stock
- fondHaving tender affection
demi-glace · bone broth · fumet · jus · flavoring · aromatic · rich · savory
Aromatic medicinal herb
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
- echinaceaImmune-support plant extract
- valerianBotanical sleep aid
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
lemongrass · dandelion · rosehip · fennel · licorice · elderberry · nettle · sassafras
boiling
Liquid vaporization temperature
- simmeringCooking below boiling point
- extractionAct of removing
- steepingSoaking to extract flavor
infusion · reduction · concentrate · simmer · boil · steep · extract · percolate · strain · distill
remedy
Curative treatment or fix
treatment · therapeutic · healing · apothecary · traditional medicine · ayurveda · folk remedy · curative · dosage · pharmacopoeia
stock
Goods kept for sale
- brothClear simmered meat liquid
- reductionMaking something smaller
- consomméClarified, concentrated stock
fond · demi-glace · bone broth · fumet · jus · flavoring · aromatic · rich · savory · umami
camomile
Aromatic medicinal herb
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
- echinaceaImmune-support plant extract
- valerianBotanical sleep aid
ginger · lemongrass · dandelion · rosehip · fennel · licorice · elderberry · nettle · sassafras · slippery elm
- liquidswater, milk, oil, blood, juice
- Brewed Drinksale, lager, stout, porter, pilsner
- extractionmining, excavation, distillation, filtration, extraction
- extractsvanilla extract, almond extract, lemon extract, orange extract, peppermint extract
- infusionstea, green tea, black tea, herbal tea, peppermint tea
- brewingwort, mash, brewery, hops, malt
decoctioninfusion
Steeping to extract essence
tisane · raw juice · cold press · tincture · expression