Herbs
Herbs Uses
Decoction:
pharmacol  the extraction of the water-soluble substances of
a drug or medicinal plants by boiling

decoction. (n.d.). Collins English Dictionary - Complete &
Unabridged 10th Edition.
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Infused Oil:
to steep or soak (leaves, bark, roots, etc.) in a liquid so as to
extract the soluble properties or ingredients.

infused. (n.d.). Dictionary.com Unabridged.
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Tea (Infusion):
any of various infusions prepared from the leaves, flowers,
etc., of other plants, and used as beverages or medicines.

tea. (n.d.). Dictionary.com Unabridged.
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a liquid extract, as tea, prepared by steeping or soaking.

Infusion. (n.d.). Dictionary.com Unabridged.
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Liniment:
a liquid or semi-liquid preparation for rubbing on or
applying to the skin, as for sprains or bruises, usually
soothing or counter irritating.

liniment. (n.d.). Dictionary.com Unabridged.
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Plaster:
a solid or semisolid preparation spread upon cloth, plastic, or
other material and applied to the body, especially for some
healing purpose.

Plaster. (n.d.). Dictionary.com Unabridged.
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Poultice:
a soft, moist mass of cloth, bread, meal, herbs, etc., applied
hot as a medicament to the body.

poultice. (n.d.). Dictionary.com Unabridged.
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Salve:
a medicinal ointment for healing or relieving wounds and
sores.

salve. (n.d.). Dictionary.com Unabridged.
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Syrup:
a concentrated solution of sugar in water, often used as a
vehicle for medicine.

syrup. (n.d.). The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical
Dictionary. Retrieved April 29, 2012, from Dictionary.com
website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/syrup
Tincture:
a medicinal extract in a solution of alcohol

tincture. (n.d.). Collins English Dictionary - Complete &
Unabridged 10th Edition.

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website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tincture
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