A decoction is the most concentrated type of water-based beverage, involving boiling the plant parts to extract the most active ingredients.A tea is a beverage made by steeping for a few minutes.Glycerite is an extraction that uses glycerol instead of alcohol to extract active components from an herb.Capsules use either an animal-derived gelatin shell or one made from cellulose.

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Decoction Is Made by

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Decoction is made by

A) steeping fresh or dried herbs in hot water for a few minutes.
B) extracting active components of an herb in glycerol.
C) enclosing herbal material in a hard shell made from plant-derived cellulose.
D) boiling plant components for 30 to 60 minutes.

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