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decoction Definition

de·coc·tion (dē käk′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a decocting or being decocted
  2. 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.