This is very enlightening! Thank you very much.
I am always suspicious of all forbidden rules and laws written by people who didn’t tell us all the truth behind their laws!
Even in Buddhism, alcohol or spirits are forbidden only is case of the purpose of intoxication only. If using spirits in terms of medicinal purposes, it is okay!!
But most people who didn’t read the scripture will never understand this! Just as well, the majority of Thai people drink alcohol for getting drunk!!

Cheers!