Decoction

Decoction - A tea or infusion brewed from hard plant material such as bark and roots.
Deodorize - The process in which odoriferous matter is removed from an oil or fat.

Decoction: A preparation obtained by bringing to the boil and simmering dense herbal materials ie. Bark, root and woody parts for a plant to extract active constituents.

Decoction
When the more fibrous parts of plants are used in herbal preparations i.e. the bark or roots boiling is often necessary. The bark etc is immersed in cold water (quantities vary) and then the ingredients are boiled for about 30 minutes.

Decoction: A tea made from roots, leaves, or bark of certain herbs.
Decongestant: style="mso-spacerun: yes" A substance that removes toxic material that has accumulated in the underlying structure of the skin expelled through the body's waste system.

4. Apply a decoction on the face, made by boiling 1 teaspoon fenugreek (dana methi, methi) seeds in 1 liter water for a few of minutes for preventing blackhead and dryness. This is an effective home remedy for blackhead.

Prepare clay water beforehand - pour clay (grey-blue) with water - boiled, mineral, herbal decoction and leave for several hours. Don't shake up water. Massage your problem areas, which you will apply mask on, with a tough bast whisp beforehand.

Make a decoction and use as a compress on the eyelids. It reduces swelling and pain. Helps to get rid of a stye.
1 teaspoon of turmeric in 2 cups of water until it reduces in half. Cool and strain 4-5 times through a fine muslin.

When making preparations for the eyes always sterilize your utensils. Use fresh decoctions of herbs, not infusions when making eye baths. The herbs should ideally be simmered for about 20 minutes.

Cold tea is good for freshening tired eyes. Make a light tea decoction, Cool, Dip cotton pads in this and place on the eyes.
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Safflower Oil - One of the most useful oils in cosmetics. The flowers are used in decoctions for skin eruptions, acne and skin blemishes. Awakening Woman Night Cream contains Safflower Oil.

Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.
Apply a decoction on the face, made by boiling 1 teaspoon fenugreek - dana methi seeds in 1 liter water for a few of minutes for preventing pimples, blackheads, dryness and wrinkles.

See also: Natural, Cosmetics, Extract, Alcohol, Acne