decoction
decoction
Definition
de·coc·tion (dē käk′s̸hən)
noun
- a decocting or being decocted
- an extract produced by decocting
decoction
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- bark: Of the decoction of bark, or infusion of berries, 1 to 4 fluid ounces.
- root: A decoction of the roots has also been used with some success in the oral treatment of leprosy ( Wade 1977 ).
- leave: A very strong decoction of the leaves has been employed as a remedy for bleeding piles.
- plant: Infusions and decoctions of the plant were used commonly as an external wash and the fresh leaves were also made into a ointment.
- herb: Intravenous administration of decoctions of this herb to anesthetized dogs leads to a marked rise in blood pressure.
- sloe: Use a strong decoction of the sloes for this purpose, without any added sweeteners.
Preposition: as
- wash: Applications of the leaves include an ointment for treating skin cancer and a decoction as a wash for cancers.
Converse of object
- prepare: A decoction prepared from the dried rootstock has been used for stomach disorders.
- use: APPLE: European settlers in the U.S.A. used a decoction made from Apple tree bark for gravel in the bladder.
- make: In South Uist a decoction made from dried bogbean was used taken first thing in the morning to treat headaches.
- take: Take the decoction once a day for 7 days. 50 ml a dose.
- drink: The way to use it is to bruise the roots and, having well boiled them in wine, drink the decoction.
Adjective modifier
- strong: Children are drugged either with Godfrey's Cordial or stronger decoctions of opium.
- one-half: One-half cup bark decoction 2 times daily or 2-4 ml of a 4:1 bark tincture twice daily.
- fresh: I hopefully won't ever get as much horsetail as needed for the fresh decoction!
Noun used with modifier
- bark: Taken each month during menstruation, a bark decoction is held to be contraceptive.
- leaf: Leaf decoction used for catarrh in Piura; crushed seed to kill parasites ( FEO ).
- cup: Traditional Remedy: ½ cup seed decoction 2 to 3 times daily.
- root: As tonics, a root decoction of [ bauhinia ] is taken orally; .
- seed: Traditional Remedy: ½ cup seed decoction 2 to 3 times daily.
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