| Term | infusion 15 min |
| Alternate Terms | short infusion; quick steep; fifteen minute infusion |
| Definition | A 15-minute infusion involves steeping plant material in hot water for fifteen minutes to extract water-soluble compounds. This method is commonly used for delicate herbs and leaves to preserve volatile oils. |
| Category | herbalism |
| Context | Used in naturopathic and traditional herbal preparations for optimal extraction of active constituents. |
| Etymology | From Latin infundere meaning to pour in, referring to the steeping process timed at fifteen minutes. |
| Examples | chamomile tea; peppermint infusion; lemon balm steep |
| Related Terms | decoction; tincture; maceration |
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