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How to Make Gin Raisins for Arthritis

Although there are several variations of this arthritis remedy, the basic recipe goes something like this:

• Get a box of golden raisins (15 ounces) or as many as you want to make at one time (they are sometimes called white raisins, the key being not ordinary black raisins)
• Put the raisins in a container (shallower makes it easier).
• Pour gin (1 pint) over the raisins just enough to cover them (how much depends on how many raisins you have).
• Let the raisins soak for a few weeks until the gin evaporates.
• Then eat approximately nine raisins per day. (you will see this number change for different variations of the recipe)

What type of gin you use doesn’t really matter as long as you don’t buy the cheapest bottle. You can learn more about gin here. If you have any more questions about making gin raisins for arthritis, feel free to leave a comment and I will try to answer it on the site.

Update: You can make any amount that you feel comfortable with using a ratio similar to one cup of raisins to every 2 cups of gin.

Warning: If you have a sulfite allergy, then you can’t eat golden raisins as they are bleached using a sulfite preservative.

Do Gin Soaked Raisins Help with Arthritis Pain?

If you are looking for a natural cure to arthritis pain, gin-soaked raisins might give you some relief. You might be asking, “is this fancy snake oil?”, and rightfully so. The remedy does seem a little far fetched, but some swear by its ability to relieve arthritis pain.

So, does it really work? To date, there have been no scientific studies done to prove the effects of this remedy. However, there are several possible explanations of it’s positive effects.

• The sulfur or sulphides found in “golden” raisins
• anti-inflammatory properties of grapes and raisins
• juniper berries used in gin
• the placebo effect

Maybe one day they will provide a solid scientific study as to why gin raisins help with arthritis, but until then you will just have to try it out and see. With any health related concern, you should always consult your doctor before trying anything new.

Gin and Raisins Recipe Variation for Arthritis

Some people have reported that using a variation on the recipe has yielded good results for them. This includes the use of sloe gin instead of regular gin and dark raisins instead of golden raisins. Sloe gin is made from blackthorn shrub berries. A syrup of sloe berries has been used for digestive disorders in Europe for quite some time.

Fun Fact: “The berries of juniper (‘Wacholder’) were a favorite remedy prescribed for a variety of ailments by the 19th-century priest and healer Sebastian Kneipp, who was revered as a saint by his patients and dismissed as a quack by the medical profession.

According to a German chart in our house that describes herbal remedies, juniper cures rheumatism, gout, skin disorders, and the common cold, presumably in that order of effectiveness.”

-H.H. Stadelmaier, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Materials Science and Engineering, North Carolina State University

What is So Magical About Gin?

Gin is one of the most popular spirits for making cocktails most notably the martini, but it also has quite a history as a medicinal liquor. The primary flavor of gin is juniper berries which is perhaps why it has such a mysterious past as a remedy. It was even tried to fight the bubonic plague; unsuccessfully of course. Gin is essentially made by distilling white grain spirit with juniper berries. The most common style of gin is known as London dry gin. Common brands include: Beefeater, Bombay Sapphire, Gordon’s, Hendrick’s, Plymouth, Seagrams, Tanqueray, and Fleischmann’s Gin.

One of the more recent remedies involving gin is combining gin and raisins to alleviate arthritis. It is mostly speculation as to what it is about gin that provides the therapeutic element, but many believe it is the juniper berries. The gin-soaked raisins are fairly cheap and easy to make. Choosing the right gin can be important in getting the recipe right. You don’t necessarily have to get the most expensive bottle of gin, but it is best to stay away from the cheap stuff. Not only are they more likely to be less “pure”, but they tend to produce stronger headaches the morning after – if you know what I mean.

Arthritis Natural Remedies

This site has been dedicated to providing the most in-depth information on the gin raisins natural arthritis remedy. However, we want to explore some of the other natural remedies out there that you should definitely be thinking about. Let’s begin with an overall list of what you should be doing and then go into more detail further down. You should be considering or trying the following:

• Acupuncture
• Boswellia
• Turmeric
• Cherry Juice
• Vinegar with grape and apple juice
• Pomegranate juice
• Certo and grape juice
• Fish Oil and green-lipped mussels
• Pennsaid (diclofenic)
• Naproxen
• Aspirin
• Mediterranean diet
• Vitamin D (1,000 IU)
• Selenium rich diet

The CDC puts the number of people that suffer from arthritis at 70 million. Whether that number is accurate or not – we cannot know – but suffice it enough to say that a ton of people suffer from the condition. With aging baby boomers, this number is almost guaranteed to increase over the next few years. Arthritis is considered as one of the biggest obstacles of enjoying retirement for older folks. Most people turn to drugs to relieve pain and cure symptoms, but there are plenty of natural options out there.

Aspirin and Baking Soda

This remedy is not exactly identical to Alka-Seltzer, but you can create your own buffered, soluble solution. Basically, you are going to combine 2 aspirins with 8 ounces of sparkling water or club soda. Add in 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/4 of a wedge of lemon juice. Once these ingredients are combined, then you need to wait for the aspirin to dissolve and then drink. This is obviously not an appropriate solution for people on a sodium restricted diet.

Naproxen for Pain Relief

This drug is available by OTC or prescription. It is an NSAID which does a reasonable job of relieving arthritis pain. The main benefit is that the effect lasts longer than your average ibuprofen. Plus, some researchers feel that it has a lower cardiovascular risk than most other NSAIDs. The only problem is that it can damage the stomach lining and cause ulcers, gastritis, and indigestion. It is relatively cheap though at an estimated cost of $4 to $5 per month. You definitely want to ask your doctor about this one.

Vitamin D

This is known as the sunshine vitamin and for good reason. It is free! The great news is that this nutrient can also reduce the risk of osteoporosis, depression, cancer, arthritis, and fractures. If you can get 5 to 10 minutes of sun exposure on most of your body every two to three days, it should do the job for you. The sad thing is that millions of people are deficient in vitamin D. In some cases, it is impossible to get the necessary sun exposure. Fortunately, there are supplements that you can take to get the recommended dosages each day.

Warning: Do not overdose vitamin D though. You need to keep your consumption under 2,000 IU per day.

The amount of arthritis remedies can be overwhelming, but if you take it slow and try them out one by one then you can find out what works best for you. There is no way to predict what will work best for each individual, but we hope that we have given enough ideas for everyone to find at least one thing that works well for them. You are going to have to employ trial and error and eventually you might find a synergy of remedies that provides a useful combination of treatment. Remember that none of these approaches are a substitute for good medical management. Make sure to consult with your doctor always about your arthritis problems.

Welcome to Gin Raisins Arthritis

We aim to provide you with natural alternatives to arthritis treatments. There is nothing worse than a constant pain that seems like it’s impossible to cure. Try out our methods and see if they give you the relief that you deserve.