What is decoction method?

What is decoction method?

Decoction is a method of extraction by boiling herbal or plant material to dissolve the chemicals of the material, which may include stems, roots, bark and rhizomes.

What is the difference between infusion and decoction?

A. Both extract the properties of a plant for consumption, but an infusion is usually made with flowers or leaves, while a decoction is generally made with roots or bark. Infusion: Made by steeping leaves or flowers in a liquid (most often water) to extract the plant's active ingredients.

What is the process of infusion?

Infusion is the process of extracting chemical compounds or flavors from plant material in a solvent such as water, oil or alcohol, by allowing the material to remain suspended in the solvent over time (a process often called steeping). An infusion is also the name for the resultant liquid.