Glossary

Moistened pad of folded cloth, which can be infused in a herbal preparation, and applied topically to soothe a body part.

A herbal preparation in which the plant material is boiled or simmered herbs in water.

Decoctions are used for extracting constituents from hard, woody material (i.e. roots or bark) or dried fruits.

An aromatic, volatile oil obtained from plant material through extraction by steam distillation.

Liquid used to rinse the mouth and throat.

A preparation made from soaking plant material in oil and then pressing out the solid matter.

A preparation made from soaking plant material in syrup and then pressing out the solid matter.

A preparation made from infusing plant material in vinegar and then pressing out the solid matter. While an oxymel is a herbal infused vinegar but with the added bonus of the sweetness of honey

A preparation made from pouring boiling water over dried or fresh plant parts. Also commonly referred to as tea or tisane.

A preparation made from wrapping plant material (fresh or dry) that has been infused or decocted, in a cloth and applying topically.

A preparation made from herbal infused oil and beeswax that is applied topically.

A preparation made from plant material infused in sugar or honey.

A preparation made from an alcohol extraction of fresh or dried plant material. Tinctures can also be made from a glycerol extract.