MGA DECOCKTION

• Tinctures and Extracts


  this is where the constituents of a plant are extracted in alcohol, vinegar, or glycerin.
• Tinctures and Extracts


  this is a very common herbal preparation and very user friendly. Doses are usually taken in drops, dropperfuls, or mL.
• Tea, Tisane, Infusion


  this is one of the oldest herbal preparations. The humble water extraction. All three words mean basically the same thing - water extraction, usually boiling water poured over the plant matter. Steep time will vary, but if it isn't listed, it can be safe to assume 10-15 minutes for herbs but for tea, it's only a few minutes 2-5 depending
• Decoction


  this is also a water extraction; however, this is for the seeds, barks, and roots. This begins by placing the plant matter (notice how they are all hard - not leafy) in water. You then bring it to a boil, This will help to soften the hard exterior. Once it's at a boil it's fumed off and steeped for at least 20 minutes.
• BASIC METHOD FOR MAKING A DECOCTION


  • Place 1 tablespoon of dried herb into a small saucepan.
  • Cover the herbs with 1 cup of cold water, and then slowly heat the water to a simmer and cover.
  • Allow to gently simmer for 10-20 minutes.
  • Strain the herb, and reserve the tea in a quart jar.
• Infused Oll


  This is an extraction in ol. There are many ways to do this and it can be used on its own or as the base for a salve.
• BASIC METHOD FOR MAKING A HOT INFUSION:


  • Scoop 1 teaspoon (for black, green, or red tea) or 1 tablespoon (for leaf and flower herbal tea) of dried herb into a strainer.
  • Heat 1 cup of water until it just comes to a boil.
  • Place a strainer in your cup and pour hot water over herds.
  • Then cover to keep the oils from escaping
  • Steep for 3-5 minutes and strain.
• Salve


  A mix of oil and wax.
• Poultice


  A mass of herbs that have been crushed, bruised, cut and wet with water, This is a topical application for wounds, muscles, bruised etc.
• Compress


  This is a piece of fabric that has been soaked in an infusion or decoction and placed topically. It can be used for wounds, muscles and fever.
• Syrup


  This is made by creating an infusion or decoction then honey, glycerin, or even molasses sometimes
• Oxymel


  This is a blend of honey and vinegar. Both can be infused with other herbs to create o medicine-based preparation,
• Essential Oil


  This is an extraction of volatile oils on a plant - through steam distillation, CO, extraction, or o solvent extraction (usually called absolutes)
• Hydrosol


  This is the other product of steam distillation. Plant water - which still contain trace amounts of volatile oil, This has a much higher safety factor than essential oils and is more sustainable,
• Flower Essence


  This is a vibrational essence in which the plant matter (flowers but not limited to only flowers) are placed into a container of water, it is then preserved with alcohol or vegetable glycerin. It can then be diluted to stock or dosage bottles.Because it's not an extraction of phylochemical constituents, flowers used for several times are avoided because of toxicity concerns.
• Homeopathic pellets


  While not an herbal preparation, herbs are sometimes used in plant medicine and in homeopathic medicine as well.
• Pastilles


  This is a mixture of powdered herb and honey - formed into little balls to be eaten.
• The nurse must have knowledge about the appropriate equipment needed during emergencies.
• Capsules and tablet


  Herbal medicine can be refined into capsules or tabletsHerbal medicine can be refined into capsules or tablets