Decoction
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A decoction is a method of extraction of herbal or plant material, which includes, but is not limited to: Leaves, flowers, stems, roots, bark, and rhizomes.
Some teas would be considered a decoction.
[edit] Process
Decoction involves first mashing, and then boiled in water to extract oils, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other chemical substances.
