Abstract: The present invention is both a composition and a method for treating colic in infants. The present invention provides a composition and method that addresses colic symptoms in a multi-faceted way, specifically by administering a physiologically-effective dose of anethole, a smooth muscle antispasmodic, in a form that additionally provides pain relief via sweet analgesia and non-nutritive sucking.

Abstract: A composition is provided comprising: (i) menthol, and (ii) a carrier comprising a digestible edible oil, wherein said digestible edible oil is one that provides a composition which is a liquid at 20° C. after rising to that temperature from a lower temperature at which the oil was previously semisolid. The preferred edible oil is a medium-chain triglyceride oil, wherein the level of menthol in the composition is between 1-50% by total weight, so as to provide an menthol application rate of between 5 and 20 mg of menthol, and most preferably, about 10 mg menthol, in a single droplet of the composition. The composition can also include additional added vitamins and essential oils. A liquid method for administering menthol is provided.