Sattva

Is the water extractable solid substance collected from a plant. The plant is cut into small pieces, macerated in water and kept overnight. Then it is strained through cloth and the solid matter is allowed to settle. The supernatant liquid is decanted and the remaining Sattva is washed with water and decanted and the process is repeated several times. The Sattva so sedimented is allowed to dry and is powdered. This can be preserved in a closed container.