Wild Cherry Cough Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon wild cherry bark
• 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 teaspoons chopped dried marshmallow root
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 scant teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

1. Make a decoction of the cherry bark and marshmallow root by boiling in water for about 4 minutes.
2. Steep the mixture with the cover on the pot for a few minutes.
3. Slowly stir in the sugar and cream of tartar.
4. Simmer until the mixture becomes thick and sugar granules completely dissolve.
5. Transfer to a container and allow to cool before covering tightly.