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A liquid extract is a less permanent method of preserving the constituents of medicinal herbs.
A liquid extract is a less permanent method of preserving the constituents of medicinal herbs.
False
Decoctions are suitable for leaves, herbs, and seeds with messy starch, oils, fats, or proteins.
Decoctions are suitable for leaves, herbs, and seeds with messy starch, oils, fats, or proteins.
False
Soft extracts are obtained when all the solvent is removed from an ethanol/water extract.
Soft extracts are obtained when all the solvent is removed from an ethanol/water extract.
False
Infusions can only be made with cold water to preserve heat labile actives.
Infusions can only be made with cold water to preserve heat labile actives.
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Solid extracts can only be added to tablets and not other dosage forms like ointments or suppositories.
Solid extracts can only be added to tablets and not other dosage forms like ointments or suppositories.
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