decoction

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A decoction (Latin decoction of deco transverse "boil off"), decoction or decoction is an aqueous extract obtained by the cooking of solid drugs is obtained.

Already in the pharmacopoeias of the 14th century, decoctions were listed as an (external) liquid dosage form. In contrast to today's formulations in the DAB , the substances used were often macerated before cooking .

Today, decoctions are freshly made watery extracts from shredded plant parts that are poured over with cold water, then heated in a water bath while stirring repeatedly and then pressed.

Decoctions have always been used worldwide in medicine and phytotherapy .

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Wiktionary: Dekokt  - explanations of meanings, word origins, synonyms, translations

Individual evidence

  1. Dietlinde Goltz. Medieval pharmacy and medicine. Depicted on the history and content of the Antidotarium Nicolai. With a reprint of the print version from 1471. Wiss. Verl. Ges., Stuttgart 1976, pp. 201-203.