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Decoction: Made by boiling the hard parts of plants in water to extract the active ingredients. Used on tough roots, wood, bark and nuts.
Infusion: Made by pouring boiling water on the leaves, petals or other soft parts of herbs and letting it stand or steep for a given amount of time.
Ointment: Made with a combination of ground herbs and heated beeswax, oil or fat to be directly applied to the skin after it is strained and cooled.
Poultice: A thick mixture of herbs applied externally for an extended period of time. Usually made with just enough boiling water to cover or dampen the herbs, then applied between two thin layers of material to hold it in place and keep the heat in.
Wash: The results of an infusion or decoction used externally - gently wiped on with a soft cloth (or piece of leather in Ayla's case). A compress is when you hold the dampened cloth on, changing it when it cools.