Herbal Supplement LOs

Question 1

What are decoctions?

Answer 1

Simmered botanicals in boiling water longer than steeping

Question 2

What are tinctures?

Answer 2

Soaking botanicals in alcohol/water mixture

Question 3

What are extracts?

Answer 3

Botanicals soaked in specific solutions to selectively extract one supplement; can be dried to leave extract for pill or tablets

Question 4

Four criteria for herbal supplements:

Answer 4

1. ) Supplement the diet
2. ) Contains one or more dietary ingredients or their constituents
3. ) Taken by mouth
4. ) Labeled as a dietary supplement

Question 5

What is a tea/infusion?

Answer 5

Steeped botanicals after adding boiled water

Question 6

Dosage forms from small to large:

Answer 6

Extracts
Tinctures
Decoctions
Teas/infusions