Infusion

An infusion or infusion (Latin infusion of " the infusion ", lat infusio " infusing ", cf infusion) is an aqueous extract obtained by the perfusion of solid drugs (for example, herbs, fruits, plant parts ) with hot or boiling water is obtained.

The drug is doused with boiling water and covered 10 to 15 minutes left to brew. Then sieved through a tea strainer. The amount used depends on the plant species, according to the purpose of the infusion, and whether fresh or dried plants are used. For a medical application, depending on the plant species, usually about 2 to 4 grams of dried herb used in 150 milliliters of water. If fresh plants are used, the amount needed is about 4 to 5 tablespoons of coarsely ground herb. Dry fruits, such as fennel, should be slightly crushed before pouring in a mortar.

The pouring of herbal ingredients (for example, fruit, fresh or dried herbs ) can be done in a heat-proof pot or pitcher. The hot water causes Medicinal and Aromatic substances are released from the ingredients. These can then be taken either as an infusion beverage ( for example herbal tea or fruit tea ) or inhalation as a remedy for diseases of the respiratory tract serve (eg colds and flu ).