Terms - Botanical Preparations

Question 1

Powder?

Answer 1

dried and ground plant part used in tablets and capsules.

Question 2

Infusion?

Answer 2

weak extraction using brief exposure to hot water as in making tea.

Question 3

Decoction?

Answer 3

stronger extraction than infusion by boiling in water for longer periods.

Question 4

Tincture? Ratio?

Answer 4

fluid extraction (usually alcohol) with longer exposure time (up to weeks).

Concentration is typically 1 part herb to 5-10 parts fluid (1:10 to 1:5).

Question 5

Fluid extraction? Ratio?

Answer 5

fluid extraction after which some fluid is distilled away.

Typically 1:1 concentration

Question 6

Solid extract? Ratio?

Answer 6

most concentrated extract produced by evaporating all fluid.

Typically 2:1 to 8:1 concentration

Question 7

Standardized extract?

Answer 7

Extract produced to contain a consistent amount of one or more known active ingredients.

Concentration of active ingredient(s) appears on label.