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Source of validity: Traditional
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Brandy has traditionally been used in some cultures as a "hair of the dog" remedy for hangovers. This approach relies on the belief that consuming more alcohol the next day can alleviate hangover symptoms. The underlying idea is not unique to brandy; it applies to various alcoholic beverages. However, there is no scientific evidence supporting the efficacy or safety of this practice. In fact, modern medical consensus strongly discourages the use of alcohol, including brandy, to treat hangovers, as it may temporarily mask symptoms but ultimately worsens dehydration and impedes the body's recovery.

Historically, the use of brandy and similar spirits for hangover relief likely stems from periods when medical understanding of alcohol's effects was limited and when alcoholic beverages were sometimes used as makeshift medicine for various ailments. Despite its persistence in folklore, clinical research does not validate the use of brandy for hangover treatment, and no health organizations recommend it for this purpose. Effective hangover management focuses on hydration, rest, and time, rather than further alcohol consumption.

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