When Rakija saved the wedding | Read about Aleksandra's miracle cure for a cold
If there's one time in life when you absolutely don't want to be sick, it's the day before your own wedding. But fate had other plans for my friend Aleksandra. Family and friends were gathered in Osijek, Croatia, and preparations for the wedding were in full swing when she started experiencing the first signs of a cold, or was it the flu?
This story is so heartwarming and herbaceous that I just have to share it. I don't know if it's a tip to use daily, but perhaps in a truly acute situation like this. We'll see what you think once you've read the story...
"I think I've got the flu!" Aleksandra said, her voice filled with panic. A deafening silence fell over the room. The in-laws turned pale with fear, the groom-to-be began to sweat profusely, and a blanket of anxiety descended upon the atmosphere. Even the children understood the gravity of the situation, staring in horror at the paralyzed adults.
Fortunately for Aleksandra, her best man was there. He rolled up his sleeves and took charge of the situation. He said it was time to bring out an old and secret recipe – it was time for the rakija cure.
Treatment Method á la Croatia
For those unfamiliar with rakija – it's an often homemade strong spirit, preferably plum-based and potent enough to disinfect both wounds and souls. Aleksandra's grandmother swore it could cure everything from heartbreak to winter vomiting disease. So, the night before the wedding, she used the rakija cure.
Here's how they used rakija:
- Inhalation of rakija – 100 ml plum rakija in a saucepan, add a spoon of sugar. Heat gently until the sugar melts. Remove the saucepan from the heat, place a towel over your head, and inhale. Reheat and breathe in several times. Be careful not to let the rakija catch fire when heating it.
- Drink a couple of shots of warm rakija and go to bed.
- Rub warm rakija on your chest.
They also used olive oil for the chest, potato slices on the feet, and a mix of vegetables as a smoothie. But I'll tell you about that another time.
The result? A miracle.
The next day, Aleksandra woke up, fresh as a daisy. Her voice was back, her runny nose was gone, and she glided down the aisle as if nothing had happened.
And as the wedding guests toasted with rakija in the evening, she couldn't help but smile. "This," she said, raising her glass, "is not just a celebratory drink. It's medicine!"
I've tried inhaling Rakija myself, and it's strong. I don't know how good it is to inhale alcohol, so I probably wouldn't use this cure daily. But in an emergency situation like this, I wouldn't hesitate. However, I've come across several home remedies where people drink warmed alcohol mixed with honey, lemon, and other ingredients to ward off a cold.
Would you dare to try the rakija cure? Or do you perhaps have your own home remedy for a cold?
