It is said that whiskey can be used for treating cold, cough and arthritis.
Whisky or whiskey is a worldwide-well-known distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains, such as barley, corn, rye, and wheat. Whisky is aged in wooden barrels, especially in barrels made of white oak. It is said that Whisky aged in oak barrels absorbs substances from the wood. It changes the chemical makeup and taste.
Whisky typically contains 40%–68% (usually 40%, 43% or 46%) of alcohol. This makes Whisky a warming remedy for various ailments.
How to use Whiskey as a home remedy
To treat arthritis:
– Whiskey 1-2 table spoons
– Honey 1 table spoon
– Vinegar 1 table spoon
– Water 3/4 cup
– Mix honey, vinegar and whiskey well
– Heat the water to a boil, and pour it over the mixture
– Drink it
To treat cold:
– Whiskey 1-2 table spoons
– Ginger powder 1 teaspoon (optional)
– Water 3/4 cup
– Cook the ginger in the water. Bring to a boil, turn off the heat
– Add whiskey to the water, mix them well
– Drink it
To treat cough:
– Whiskey 1 table spoon
– Honey 1-2 table spoons (or rock sugar)
– Water 3/4 cup
– Mix them well
– Drink it
To treat cold, cough and sore throat:
– Whiskey 1-2 table spoons
– Honey 1 table spoon
– Lemon juice from one lemon
– Water 3/4 cup
– Mix honey, lemon juice and whiskey well
– Heat the water to a boil, and pour it over the mixture
– Drink it
Please consult your doctor before taking this remedy.
For more information about natural remedies and alternative cures for cold, go to Natural Remedies Center: http://www.naturalremediescenter.com/treat/cold/
