BRITISH ROYAL NAVY MEDICINE

There are countless forms of medicine, but when you’re navigating the high seas, the British rely on a particular remedy they firmly believe calms the stomach!

Nausea Medicine

Flu season can be pretty rough! And don’t get me started on nausea (ugh). That relentless flu virus seems to take everyone down during the winter months, and it’s just plain miserable.

My British husband shared that when the British Royal Navy faced treacherous waters, many sailors experienced nausea regularly, or even found it to be their downfall.

He mentioned this was the remedy consistently administered for seasickness. I gave it a try, and just a heads-up about my reaction in the video: it’s not the best tasting, but it definitely settles the stomach. So… here it is!

British Royal Navy Tummy Troubles

While my husband recounted this tried-and-true remedy from the Royal Navy, it’s worth noting that he was never part of that branch himself.

Hubby actually served in Special Branches in Hong Kong, collaborating with MI-5 and MI-6. There’s certainly a lot of interesting stories there!

However, he was still quite the sailor in his own right. He enjoyed sailing around Hong Kong for leisure throughout his thirty years there. The waters were often turbulent, and the need for solutions to tummy issues arose frequently. (And, sorry, but I grew up in Annapolis, another well-known sailing hub, where I only ever rode on motorboats! (eye-roll!).

According to him, the bitters in Angostura Aromatic Bitters help calm the stomach, while the gin allows for quick absorption into the bloodstream. And there you have it!

Ingredients Needed

• Gin
• Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Equipment Needed