It is a time tested fact that ethyl alcohol medicinal grade in small percentages is used in almost all tonics. It is not only of curative use, but is also a preservative.
Cashew feni in yester years had a distinct use in almost the sure cure of common cold. Cashew feni was poured in a saucer, two spoonful of sugar was added and the ethyl alcohol in the saucer was burnt by setting it on fire. The resultant nectar, and called nectar because it was a thick liquid and sweet to taste was used for curing common cold. The effect was almost one hundred percent.
Another, and a more important use of rum was also used in curing common cold and as a health drink.
These cures would be recommended for modern men anywhere, as the incidence of common cold now is very widespread.
