2006-06-22 04:33:02 · 19 answers · asked by calix x 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Not especially.
A little alcohol does ease the symptoms somewhat. You might try a toddy. Sugar, a little lemon juice, hot water and add rum to taste (or whisky).
The best remedy is to keep warm, drink plenty and eat. Take vitamin C to help the body fight the virus.
2006-06-22 04:39:34 · answer #1 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Rum With Hot Water
2016-12-18 08:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure! Drink enough of it, and you won't care if your nose is red and runny. Actually, it is thought to have some benefit. A hot toddy made with rum and honey is said to relieve congestion. And I suppose provide some tasty calories to someone who's taste buds and appetite are dead due to congestion. Maybe somebody else knows some science why alcohol might relieve congestion. And taken at night, provides sleep at least for awhile.
Do you have a cold? I take Nyquil,. The booze is in it. Put lotion on your nose everytime you sneeze. It won't get so sore. Get well soon.
2006-06-22 04:43:26 · answer #3 · answered by riversconfluence 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if it is the brown rum.
My personal medical research has determined that consumption of multiple 4 oz (120ml) doses of brown distilled spirits with > 40% alcohol content will significantly aid in you not caring about having a cold. Whiskey, whisky, brandy, cognac, rum and tequila all meet the needs of the sufferer.
Feel free to try my cold remedy.
2006-06-22 04:52:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's great not just good..a proven old recipy for cold at the first symptoms to be taken a 50gr od Rum in a lukewarm tea,with some lemon slices.So enjoy and cure yourself!!
2006-06-22 04:36:12 · answer #5 · answered by sunflower 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it does not do any good, you will have shown it a good time anyway.
Really there is no cure for a common cold, you only want to get rid of the symptoms so that you will feel better.
2006-06-22 04:36:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know about rum but Whiskey worked for me after being sick a month. After one or two shots I was fine!
2006-06-22 04:59:18 · answer #7 · answered by educated guess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rum is good for everything!!
2006-06-22 05:13:45 · answer #8 · answered by Alobar 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is suposed to be good for common cold and it is nothing but a myth.
2006-06-22 05:10:46 · answer #9 · answered by sa 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It might help you sleep but as for helping you to get over a cold probably not.
2006-06-22 04:37:10 · answer #10 · answered by klassy61 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋