[megamike]

I have a small shot glass of anise liquor Anise is a common ingredient in liqueurs and alcohols, such as ouzo and anisette. Anise has many potential health benefits, including:

    Digestive health: Anise can help with bloating, indigestion, heartburn, and low stomach acidity. It's often used in pediatrics to settle the digestive tract. 

Anti-inflammatory: Anise has anti-inflammatory properties. Antimicrobial: Anise has antimicrobial properties. Antioxidant: Anise is a great source of antioxidants. Antispasmodic: Anise can be used as an antispasmodic in high doses. Antiseptic: Anise can be used as an antiseptic in high doses. Expectorant: Anise can be used as an expectorant to increase productive cough. Diuretic: Anise can be used as a diuretic to increase urine flow. Appetite stimulant: Anise can be used as an appetite stimulant. Hormone regulation: Anise can help regulate hormones in females. Depression treatment: Some research suggests that anise seed may help treat depression. Menopause symptom relief: Early research shows that anise can reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricard_(liqueur)

[ivankelly]

The gripe water that parents in Ireland and the UK used to give to babies used to be a mixture of sugar and alcohol. 3.6%. They took that formulation off the market in the 90s though.