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Why is alcohol added in tonics and syrups?

Updated: 10/26/2022
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Alcohol does have some use as a painkiller, although it would be risky to use it too much, since it can also be severely addictive and causes various health problems, such as cirrhosis of the liver, if you consume too much of it.

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