Decocting herbs

Bring of cold water to a boil. Add 2 x tablespoons of herb per 500ml of water. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes to 1 hour.
Be sure to keep the heat as low as possible while still maintaining a simmer, and keep the cover on so the beneficial essential oils do not evaporate.
After being simmered, you can let the herbs steep overnight, or strain them right away.
Decoctions are very potent! The serving size can be much less than an infusion. Consider 1/2 cup of tea with decoctions.
Best method of extracting the constituents of dense, or woody barks, roots, and seeds