Infusion — herbalism term · PlantSage glossary
ISection · 01
Infusion defined
— Water extraction by steeping.
II
The definition
Preparation method where leaves, flowers, or aerial parts are steeped in hot water (5-15 minutes typically). Used for delicate plant material containing volatile oils that would be lost by simmering.
Mechanism
Hot water extracts water-soluble actives without volatilising delicate compounds. Covered infusion preserves aromatic oils.
V
See also
❦❦❦❦
Endpaper · archive updates
Primește digest-ul săptămânal
Un email curat pe săptămână — profile noi de plante, note sezoniere de cultivare, adăugiri în arhiva de remedii. Gratuit, fără tracking, dezabonare oricând.