Exam 2 Flashcards
1
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Infusions
A
- hot or cold
- used for delicate plant material
2
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Decoction
A
- used when plant material needs a more thorough hot water extraction
3
Q
Tincture
A
- alchohol/water extraction
- 1:10 ratio
4
Q
Fluid extract
A
- alchohol/water extraction
- 1:1 ratio
5
Q
Gruel
A
- slurry of water and herbs
- soothe the digestive system
6
Q
Capsules/Pills
A
used when there are multiple actives or differing solubilities
7
Q
Poultice
A
direct topical application of plant material
8
Q
Plaster
A
indirect topical application of plant material, separated from the skin by gauze or cloth
9
Q
Compress
A
cloth soaked in herbal infusion applied to skin
10
Q
Fomentation
A
cloth soaked in herbal infusion, applied to skin with heat applied to the cloth
11
Q
syrups
A
made from water-based extracts or tinctures
12
Q
liniments
A
alchohol extracts for external use
13
Q
herbal oils
A
for external administration by massage
14
Q
ointments
A
produce a thick, protective layer over the skin while the herbal chemicals are absorbed into the affected area
15
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creams
A
oil/water emulsion containing chemicals extracted from medicinal herbs
