WW2 Japan Army Air Crew Energy Liquor

[laughing_man]

These pictures are the reproduction item of the "Air Crew Energy Liqueur" of the Japan Army of WW2.
"Air Crew Energy Liqueur" is the medicinal liquor which soaked various plants and animals in white distilled liquor.
Although that alcohol content is 20%, the contents of this reproduction item are mere cola.

There are some pictures of real "Air Crew Energy Liqueur" in the following page:
http://www.jp-military.com/kisyou/viphtml/23.html

[Name_not_found]

Thanks for sharing!

...how does it taste?

[laughing_man]

...how does it taste?

That recipe appears in the book of Japan Army ration history.
It soaks the material of 20 kinds of Chinese medicine in white distilled liquor, and adds syrup and caramel.
A pit viper is included in those materials.
Probably, I imagine that the taste of that medicinal liqueur was sweet, bitter, and fearful...

[elandil]

...how does it taste?

Maybe so bad you would rather crash your plane and die a fiery death than drink anymore...

[parafireboy]

Very neat, thanks for sharing!

[Ruleryak]

I imagine that the taste of that medicinal liqueur was sweet, bitter, and fearful...

Fitting for the warriors of the Empire of Japan - a truly unique and terrible fighting force. They certainly weren't warming themselves with a dram or two of cognac, that's for sure.

[fdsman]

"Air Crew Energy Liqueur" is the medicinal liquor

Are there any specific medicinal purposes listed for the liquor to serve?

[Norton]

Very interesting, thank you.
Was this item given to men who were in shock from wounds or combat related trauma?
I read many nation's Naval vessels had various types of official alcohol or spirits issued to the ships doctor to use as he saw fit,
Example mental strain from terrible events, such as man overboard in cold weather type shock Or a non-narcotic to put a wounded sailor's mind at ease.

These bottles were kept under lock and key and used at the medical officer's discretion.

[laughing_man]

fdsman and Norton, That effect is "recovery from fatigue".
It was given to the pilots who do a repetition long-distance flight.
It may resemble the Red Bull or the Monster Energy...