Cold Water Extraction

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Description

Cold Water Extraction is one of three Water Extraction Methods used in preparing Herbs for therapeutic use.  Cold Water Extraction involves soaking the herbal material in Water overnight at room temperature and then straining the mixture the following morning.

 

Advantages of Cold Water Extraction

Volatile Oils

 Cold Water Extraction is a useful Herbal Preparation Method for preserving Volatile Oils that may otherwise be lost if prepared by Infusion or Decoction.

 

Mucilages

 Cold Water Extraction is a useful Herbal Preparation Method for preparing Herbs that contain high proportions of Mucilages such as Marshmallow that may become thick and glutinous if boiled.

 

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