herbal teas
- Guideline or reference source
- EMAHMPC Glossary on herbal teas
- Definition
- Consist of one or more herbal substances intended for oral aqueous preparations prepared by means of decoction, infusion or maceration1. The preparation is prepared immediately before use. Herbal teas are usually supplied in bulk form or in sachets (Ph. Eur.). The herbal substance(s) used for the herbal teas may be processed in advance (e.g. comminuted, crushed, etc.). The term ‘herbal teas’ is also used to designate the oral aqueous preparations (tisanes or ptisanae) obtained by means of decoction, infusion or maceration. Usually, infusion is appropriate for leaves, flowers and delicate parts whereas decoction or maceration are appropriate for roots, rhizomes and barks.
- Narrower Term
- decoctions
- infusions
- macerates
- Related Term
- herbal tea mixtures
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