| Term | decoction of bark |
| Alternate Terms | bark decoction; boiled bark extract |
| Definition | A decoction of bark is a traditional herbal preparation made by simmering the inner or outer bark of trees or shrubs in water to extract medicinal compounds such as tannins, alkaloids, and glycosides. This method is commonly used for tough woody materials that require prolonged heat to release active constituents. It serves as a foundational extraction technique across multiple healing systems. |
| Category | herbal medicine |
| Context | Used in herbalism, TCM, and indigenous traditions to prepare potent remedies from tree barks. |
| Etymology | From Latin decoctio meaning 'a boiling down'. |
| Examples | cinnamon bark decoction; willow bark decoction; cinchona bark decoction |
| Related Terms | infusion; tincture; tannin; quinine; salicin |
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