11. Leaf decoctions are drunk to treat intestinal worms. 12. Root decoctions are used to treat marasmus, debility, intestinal complaints, and convulsions. 13. The roots are also boiled in water and the decoction is given to cure jaundice. 14. Tiger bone is ground into powder before being made into pills, plasters and other decoctions . 15. The seeds are used internally in a decoction or herbal tea as a demulcent and diuretic, 16. Many dunkels have a distinctive malty flavour that comes from a special brewing technique called decoction mashing. 17. The thallus is washed and boiled for a long time to prepare a decoction which is drunk. 18. The root is used in decoctions against fevers, diabetes, diseases of urinary system and constipation. 19. In Malaysia, a decoction of the leaves and roots used to be prescribed as an antipyretic. 20. The Kwena and Kgatla peoples use milk decoctions of the rhizome to calm frightened children at night.
