decoctions

[US]/dɪˈkɒkʃən/
[UK]/dɪˈkɑːkʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the process of boiling herbs to extract their medicinal properties; the liquid obtained from this process; medicinal preparation made by boiling

Phrases & Collocations

herbal decoction

hot decoction

decoction method

traditional decoction

decoction preparation

decoction recipe

decoction process

medicinal decoction

decoction extraction

decoction dosage

Example Sentences

to prepare a decoction, boil the herbs in water.

the decoction was made from dried roots and leaves.

she drank the herbal decoction for its health benefits.

decoction is a common method in traditional medicine.

after simmering for hours, the decoction was ready.

he learned how to make a decoction from his grandmother.

adding honey can improve the taste of the decoction.

for best results, strain the decoction before serving.

the decoction should be stored in a cool place.

many cultures use decoction as a method of extracting nutrients.

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