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1
Q

What are decoctions?

A

Simmered botanicals in boiling water longer than steeping

2
Q

What are tinctures?

A

Soaking botanicals in alcohol/water mixture

3
Q

What are extracts?

A

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

4
Q

Four criteria for herbal supplements:

A
  1. ) Supplement the diet
  2. ) Contains one or more dietary ingredients or their constituents
  3. ) Taken by mouth
  4. ) Labeled as a dietary supplement
5
Q

What is a tea/infusion?

A

Steeped botanicals after adding boiled water

6
Q

Dosage forms from small to large:

A

Extracts
Tinctures
Decoctions
Teas/infusions