decoction
/dɪˈkɑːkʃən/
noun
- A liquid made by boiling plant material (such as herbs, bark, or roots) in water to extract its flavor or medicinal properties.
- My grandmother made a strong decoction of willow bark to relieve her headache.
- After boiling the herbs for an hour, the decoction turned a deep amber color.
- The recipe calls for a decoction of dandelion root and nettle leaves.