Terms Describing Botanical Prep

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

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 extract:

Answer 5

• fluid extraction after which some fluid is distilled away

- Typically 1:1 concentration

Question 6

Solid extrac

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