i heard that whiskey kills germs and bug in your system..is this true and how does it work if it does??
2006-11-29 14:06:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
No
2006-11-29 14:08:56 · answer #1 · answered by josephine a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything with an ethanol content of 140 proof is the ideal strength to kill bacteria. It is called sterilization strength. Lower strengths don't have enough ooomph to kill most bugs. The higher strengths have a drying effect on the membranes of bacteria, causing them to close up so the alcohol cannot be absorbed into the bug to kill it. So 140 is your best bet. This is only for use topically however...you can swish and/or gargle to kill mouth germs or pour it on a wound to disinfect (Ouch!)
2006-11-30 00:15:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm not a doctor, so I don't know for sure, but I think the alcohol does kill germs.
2006-11-29 14:10:16 · answer #3 · answered by kristystarfire 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will kill jerms in your mouth, and maybe in your esophagus, but most other places it's doubtful. Alcoholics get just as sick and just as often as others, so it's doubtful that what you heard is true.
In the end, drinking lots diminishes your body's capacity for healing itself. It taxes the liver making other illnesses and toxins more likely to damage the body. Drinking heavy to stay healthy isn't really a good idea.
2006-11-29 14:30:10 · answer #4 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whiskey has a high content of alcohol (ethanol).
Isopropyl alcohol kills bacteria.
The ethanol in whiskey will kill weak bacteria.
2006-11-29 14:11:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it wont work internally but if poured on a cut or something like that, it will kill them since it contains alcohol.
2006-11-29 14:33:01 · answer #6 · answered by Tony T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No just makes you feel better
Try a Hot one, Whisky,hot water, sugar or honey,cloves, slice lemon.
Cures ''man flu ''in my husband.
2006-11-29 21:30:51 · answer #7 · answered by echo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, IF ITS STRONG ENOUGH. THEY USE ALCOHOL FOR CLEANIG WOUNDS.
2006-11-29 14:11:54 · answer #8 · answered by FANNEL 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋