Homemade Root Beer Syrup

water

dried sassafrass root

dried burdock root

dried whole coriander seeds

whole star anise

whole clove

dark molasses ((not blackstrap))

wintergreen leaves (or 2 drops (1/8 teaspoon) wintergreen flavouring or extract)

up to 6 cups sugar (preferably raw, but granulated white sugar can also be used)