About the Episode

From the moment the first alcoholic beverages were discovered, humans have used it as a medicine.

Apart from the stress relieving, relaxing nature that alcohol has on the body and mind, alcohol is an antiseptic and in higher doses has anesthetising effects. But the combination of alcohol and natural botanicals creates a far more effective medicine, and has been used as such for thousands of years.

In this episode, Ellie talks about the medicinal purposes that alcohol has had throughout history all over the world, from the Ancient Egyptians to more recent times.

Whether you’re partial to a cocktail, a G&T, or a pint of beer is more your thing, find out how they were once used to treat ailments from animal bites to “women’s dispositions”.