decoctive
/dɪˈkɑktɪv/
adjective
- Relating to or having the power to extract the essence or active ingredients from something by boiling or steeping.
- Decoctive processes are common in traditional Chinese medicine.
- The decoctive properties of the bark were released after hours of simmering.
- The herbalist used a decoctive method to make a strong medicinal tea.
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