Definitions

1. noun

A liquid extract made by boiling herbs, spices, or other plant material in water.

“The herbalist prepared a decoction of dried chamomile flowers to soothe the patient’s insomnia.”

2. verb

To extract a liquid from herbs, spices, or other plant material by boiling them in water.

“The recipe instructed her to decoct the mixture of dried herbs to create a flavorful tea.”