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