Does Hungarian pálinka cure flu?

In Hungary, it is a widespread opinion that in case you have a headache, you catch the flu, or your stomach ruffles you should drink pálinka with (or without) tea. 

Science already proved that in many cases belief in itself can cure people. Especially in the case of illnesses that heal in a couple of days without any treatment thanks to the defence mechanisms of our immune system.

In Hungary, many people think that pálinka is a treatment for almost all diseases. Even in the case of coronavirus, much fake news appeared saying that since sterilisers contain alcohol, strong pálinkas are good to extinguish the virus. It is true that bacteria die from an alcohol level higher than 60 pc – index.hu reported. Moreover, provided that alcohol 

exceeding 70 pc has even a sterilising effect. 

Pálinkas having 40 pc alcohol content can destroy bacteria in the mouth, but even so, this traditional Hungarian spirit is unable to heal anybody.

It is also a misbelief that cold drinks or meals help viruses and bacteria to multiply. Similarly, hot tea or meals are also unable to warm the body and extinguish alien microorganisms as a fever does. However, researchers say that