Infusion
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Infusion is one of three Water Extraction Methods used in preparing Herbs for therapeutic use. The Infusion method involves pouring boiling water over Herb material and steeping it for 5 to 15 minutes. This method is employed in preparing Herbal Teas. Infusion is the more suitable of the two Water Extraction Methods when using the leaves, flowers and other soft parts of a Herb.
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