Ellie talks about the medicinal purposes that alcohol has had throughout history all over the world, from the Ancient Egyptians to more recent times. Whether you're partial to a cocktail, a G&T, or a pint of beer is more your thing, find out how they were once used to treat ailments from animal bites to "women's dispositions".
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