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 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 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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