Dosage formsLesson 2 of 4 · Reading · 10 min

From infusion to extract

• Infusion (tea): leaves and flowers, 5–10 minutes
• Decoction: roots and bark, 20–40 minutes
• Tincture: alcoholic extract, long shelf life
• Powder and capsule: precise dose, slower absorption

Always record the scientific name; local names mislead.