We'd heard about this years ago. Told Hubby's mom about it,as she had arteritis (in her words - she's german) She did it, but drank the gin. She never got rid of her arteritis but she didn't give a sh... hoot. LOL She will be 96 next month.
That said, I do believe in homeopathic medicine. Takes longer to work but more safe.
Can you still do this if you are NOT a HOMEO ????