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Herbal Medicine Preparation (Decoction) : Preparation Rationale C X N R

The document provides instructions for preparing a herbal medicine decoction. It defines a decoction as a procedure where plant parts are boiled and strained to extract chemicals and nutrients. The purpose is to extract nutrients from roots, stems, and plants by boiling. It lists the necessary equipment and considerations before, during, and after the procedure, such as using clean plant materials and not overboiling. It also notes the need to document the procedure, amount consumed, and any assessment findings.

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Herbal Medicine Preparation (Decoction) : Preparation Rationale C X N R

The document provides instructions for preparing a herbal medicine decoction. It defines a decoction as a procedure where plant parts are boiled and strained to extract chemicals and nutrients. The purpose is to extract nutrients from roots, stems, and plants by boiling. It lists the necessary equipment and considerations before, during, and after the procedure, such as using clean plant materials and not overboiling. It also notes the need to document the procedure, amount consumed, and any assessment findings.

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NAME: Lalynne G. Medina DATE: Dec.

10, 2021

SECTION: F (bc1) DURATION OF PERFORMANCE:

HERBAL MEDICINE PREPARATION (DECOCTION)


DEFINITION:
A procedure of mashing method in which portions of a plant is boiled, and and then
strained to remove the chemicals and other residues in it.
PURPOSE:
To extract the nutrients from the roots, stems, and plants by boiling.
EQUIPMENT:
Cooking pot, Bowl, Glasses or Container, Portable Stove, Strainer

CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE, DURING and AFTER THE PROCEDURE:


The plants that being used must be clean and no infestations
Do not overboil the decoction process
Drink the herbal drink when it is not too hot

THINGS TO DOCUMENT AFTER THE PROCEDURE:


Document the procedure done, amount of the client consumed and any assessment
findings.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

C – The step was correctly performed


X – The step was not performed
N – The execution of the step needs improvement
R – The step was correctly performed after remediation

PREPARATION RATIONALE C X N R
1. Gather necessary equipment Promote orderly and
systematic procedure.
2. Wash well the plant parts to used To remove chemical
fertilizers and other residues
of the plant.
3. Perform hand washing To keep the material free of
contamination
Depending on the usage, a certain To avoid overcooking the
amount of plant parts is boiled to a plant and losing all of its
certain amount of clean water over a vitamins due to the boiling
4.
low fire for a certain amount of time. 15 water.
minutes is the recommended boiling
time.
5. After boiling, remove from heat. This will stop the cooking
process.
Cool the decoction and drain to To prevent burning and this
6.
remove residue. will also remove any residue
before taking it.
If needed, divide the decoction into Preserve some of the
7.
recommended parts. solution for later use.
Drink the decoction based on DOH To aide any ailments in
8.
recommendation proper amount and usage.
9. Perform hand washing. For prevention of infection.
Health educate the client to proper use To be aware of the usage of
10.
and intake of medicinal plants. herbal plants that will be
utilized.
Ability to answer questions
Completed:  Yes  No Date of completion: Signed:

REMARKS:

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