decoction

de·coc·tion

noun \-ˈkäk-shən\

Definition of DECOCTION

1

: the act or process of boiling usually in water so as to extract the flavor or active principle—compare infusion 1b(1)

2

a : an extract or liquid preparation obtained by decocting b : a liquid preparation made by boiling a medicinal plant with water usually in the proportion of 5 parts of the drug to 100 parts of water