| Term | Infusion of leaves |
| Alternate Terms | herbal tea; tisane; leaf infusion |
| Definition | An infusion of leaves is a preparation made by steeping fresh or dried leaves in hot water to extract their soluble constituents such as volatile oils, polyphenols and alkaloids. It is a gentle extraction method that preserves heat-sensitive compounds unlike decoctions which use prolonged boiling. |
| Category | herbal medicine |
| Context | Commonly used in herbal medicine, tea preparation and traditional healing systems to create therapeutic beverages. |
| Etymology | From Latin infusio meaning pouring in, referring to steeping plant material in liquid. |
| Examples | chamomile tea; peppermint infusion; nettle leaf tea; lemon balm infusion |
| Related Terms | decoction; maceration; tisane; herbal extract |
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