This might be quite hard to believe but gin has some health benefits, when drank in moderation, of course.
According to Hickeys Wines and Spirits, In the Middle ages, gin was used as a form of herbal medicine to fight diseases. Made with botanicals such as coriander, rosemary, cassia, nutmeg, sage and angelica root, nothing is more remarkable than the fact that it is made with super fruit juniper berries.
Considering all that gin is made of, the health benefits that it holds should not be shocking. Gin and Tonically highlights the following gin health benefits:
Its main ingredient is a “Power Food”
Berries are known to be the powerful superheroes of fruits. According to Healtline, Juniper berries have been used for culinary and medicinal purposes since ancient times, and current research suggests that they may offer various health benefits.
Juniper berries, in particular, are the main botanical ingredient in gin, and this also creates its most recognisable flavour. The berry — originally native to the rough and tumble landscape of Scotland — fights infections with its high levels of vitamin C and flavonoids, a group of plant chemicals present in nearly all vegetables and fruits.
Gin Will Fight That Pesky Cough
Gin is made of botanicals that will be able to fight that cough away. Juniper berries and plant botanicals have essential oils that give well-made gin its classic smooth texture. This is the same texture that helps fight awful colds, but it’s important to not refrigerate gin because the oils and fragrances change and the helpful effects diminish.
The berries in gin act as a natural medicine that contains some antioxidants, and anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties. Gin Can also be combined with various herbs and ginger to get you through that sore throat.
The antioxidants will keep you looking young
A lot of people already know the amazing benefits of antioxidants and that the antioxidants in berries can help with healthier-looking skin, but most people don’t immediately think of these same antioxidants in the form of gin. Juniper berries are also loaded with the same antioxidants that promote the regeneration of cells within your body.
Prevents bloating and UTIs
No one enjoys the discomfort that comes with being bloated and UTI. Gin could help fight bloating and urinary tract infections. This is because juniper berries are a diuretic, and it increases your trips to the bathroom and, in effect, prevents water retention. When you urinate more often, toxins and bacteria that are linked to infections are flushed out and that keeps you healthy.
Also see: Health benefits of drinking red wine
