Menstruation

Menstruum (from Latin menstruum - "menstruation") is a term often used in chemistry and pharmacology to refer to a liquid used to extract active components from plant or animal material. Although this term may sound unfamiliar to most people, it has an important meaning in drug manufacturing.

Menstruum is typically a solvent that is used to extract active ingredients from plant or animal material. This extraction process is called extraction. Solvents often used include alcohol, glycerin, acetic acid and water. The choice of solvent depends on what components need to be extracted and what properties the final product should have.

Although the menstruum extraction process can be time-consuming and requires extensive preparation, it produces purer and more concentrated extracts than other methods. This makes it especially useful for the production of medicinal products such as herbal mixtures and natural medicines.

In addition, menstruum can be used to make infusions and decoctions of herbs and plant materials, which can have medicinal effects when taken internally or externally. It can be useful for treating various diseases such as colds, headaches, arthritis and others.

Although the term menstruum may sound unfamiliar to most people, it has important meanings in chemistry and pharmacology. The use of solvents to extract active components from plant or animal material produces purer and more concentrated extracts that can be used in the production of drugs and natural remedies.