| Term | infusion |
| Alternate Terms | herbal tea;tisane;aqueous extract |
| Definition | An infusion involves steeping plant materials in hot water to extract soluble compounds, creating a mild herbal preparation used in naturopathic and traditional medicines like TCM and Ayurveda for therapeutic teas. In conventional medicine, it denotes the slow intravenous delivery of fluids or drugs. This method preserves delicate volatiles better than boiling. |
| Category | herbal preparation |
| Context | Infusions serve as accessible remedies in integrative health for conditions like digestion or stress, bridging folk traditions and modern pharmacology. |
| Etymology | Derived from Latin 'infusio;', meaning 'pouring in' or 'steeping', reflecting the process of immersing herbs in liquid. |
| Examples | chamomile; infusion;peppermint leaf tea;elderflower; brew |
| Related Terms | decoction; tincture; decoction; extract; tea |
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