A liquid extract obtained by steeping something (e.g. herbs) that are more volatile or dissolve readily in water, to release their active ingredients without boiling.
Water-based preparation in which flowers, leaves, or stems are brewed in a similar way to tea.
A method of putting fluids, including drugs, into the bloodstream. Also called intravenous infusion.
Can be either water-based or oil-based. Water-based infusions are teas containing ashe, also called tisanes or brews. Infusions are made by extracting the volatile oils of a plant in the following manner: pour boiling distilled water over the herb and keep it covered for thirty minutes to one hour. Heating in water for a longer time on a very low temperature on the stovetop infuses tougher herbs; the pot should be tightly covered to retain healing medicine rather than allowing it to escape into the air. (cross-cultural; mainly Western, more likely called tea or used as bath in Africa and African diaspora).
A tea created by pouring boiling water over the herb, and allowing it to steep for a few minutes (compare to “decoction” and “tincture”).
The liquid that results from pouring boiling water over herbs that are gathered into a vessel and letting them steep in order to extract their water-soluble particles.
A preparation made by soaking a plant part in hot water (or cold water, for a cold infusion); in essence, a “tea.” Compare decoction.
The extract obtained from steeping of plant material in water, for example, tea.
A herbal remedy prepared by steeping the plant material in water.
The process of steeping herbs in boiling or hot water to extract the properties of the herb. Used as a tea.
Substance created by extracting chemical compounds from cannabis in a fat or solvent.
The extraction of an herb’s powerful ingredients by using water to steep herbs for a long period of time: for water-based medicinal tea, at least 20 to 30 minutes to overnight; herbs steeped in oil are called an infused oil.
The liquid produced by soaking a substance in water and extracting the soluble parts.
A drink made by pouring boiling water on a dry substance such as herb tea or a powdered drug.
The process of putting of liquid into someone’s body, using a drip.
The intravenous or subcutaneous injection of one of a variety of therapeutic solutions, such as saline or glucose, in the treatment of dehydration, hypoglycaemia, or other plasma electrolyte imbalance. Blood infusions may be given in cases of severe anaemia for example, after heavy bleeding. In adults, infusions may be given in intermittent amounts of around 570 ml (1 pint) at a time, or alternatively by continuous drip over several hours.
Steeping a substance in hot or cold water in order to obtain its active principle.
A procedure which involves pouring boiling water over plants to obtain an infusion.
The extraction of water-soluble constituents of a medicinal plant by steeping in water that has been brought to the boil; a medicinal preparation that has been obtained in this way.
An extract of a particular substance derived by soaking the substance in water. A tea is an infusion. With herbs, an infusion is usually made by combining an ounce of the dried and powdered herb with a pint of boiling water and allowing them to steep for five to ten minutes.
An extraction of water-soluble constituents of a medicinal plant, made by steeping it in water that has been brought to boiling point.
The process of administering a non-blood fluid directly into a vein is known as intravenous (IV) infusion.
A therapeutic approach in which fluid substances are introduced into the body through different methods of administration is known as medical infusion. These substances can be delivered through various routes such as intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or other appropriate routes depending on the treatment requirements.
An infusion created by pouring boiling water over a plant material, such as tea.
Soaking herbs in boiling or hot water to extract their properties, typically for use as a tea.