The Medicinal Use Of Liquor

[OldSole]

Does anyone ever carry liquor with you any more for medicinal purposes? I remember Granny keeping a pint of whiskey in the house to use for wounds, pain medicine and for cough syrup. Even we kids were dosed if necessary. Of course, with today's options for pain medication and for wound disinfection, I don't think it's needed or used as much any more. I remember how well it cured a cough though.

[Pathfinder1]

I usually don't trek very far,
when all aroung me alcohol are.



Hi...


Yes, I know plenty of (usually deer) hunters who have "their share" of alcohol, either with them, or at their deer camps.

Hope no innocents are nearby when they're afield.

[catspa]

I use blackberry brandy for cough syrup (when I get a cough), right before hitting the sack. Don't drink alcohol otherwise, except for homemade wine once in a while.

Parker

[Lamebeaver]

I think I feel a cough coming on.........

Moderate alcohol consumption is good for the heart and helps raise your good cholesterol level.

[dinosaur]

I have been known to carry a small flask of brandy into the woods. It certainly takes care of a throat that has sucked to much cold wind.

[Grandpa]

Hate the stuff but Creme de Menthe is a great cough syrup. Well, hate is a pretty strong word, maybe I just like some of the other ideas better.

[wvbreamfisherman]

I've been known to use single-malt scotch as an anti-anxiety medication and sleeping aid, from time to time....

[Jonas]

Usually we have a driver that just brings the beer. I don't carry any on me personally though I know a lot of campers usually have at least a pint of whiskey to chase away a cold coming on.

[Lefty]

Having a little "hootch" on hand is medicinal in the sense that it is good for morale to enjoy a nip or two after a long day stomping around outside. It'll cure what ails you.

[Newanderthal]

I started using Everclear to fuel my alcohol stove. It's a multi-use item. Fuel, disinfectant, and key ingredient in Riot Punch.