Wild Cherry Bark Extract

Ingredients

• Wild cherry bark
• Water
• 95% alcohol

Directions

1. Crush or bruise the wild cherry bark and place it in a saucepan.

2. Cover the bark with water and bring it to a boil.

3. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 1 hour, adding hot water to keep the bark covered.

4. Allow the mixture to cool, then strain it.

5. Measure the liquid and add an equal amount of 95% alcohol.

6. Transfer the mixture to a bottle, add the bark, and store in a dark, cool place for 2 weeks, shaking occasionally.

7. After 2 weeks, strain and filter the extract.