METHODS OF EXTRACTION Flashcards by Alexandra Castro

Q

Soaking 3 days (2-14 days)

A

Maceration

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Q

Maceration with gentle heat

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Digestion

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Q

Maceration in hot/cold water

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Infusion

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Q

Boiling in water (15 mins)

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Decoction

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Q

Passage of solvent through a column of the drug

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Percolation

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Q

Latin word “macerare” meaning to soak

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Maceration

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Latin word “per” = through
“colare” = to strain

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Percolation

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