days until even the flies shun it, then it is declared okay. And is it potent? I tried it once but never again and I thought I could drink. The term had also been applied to a specific treatment for war neurosis being practiced during the Second World War. Dr. William Sargant began to treat afflicted soldiers with large doses of a sedative called sodium amytal. The sedative would induce a deep sleep lasting up to three weeks. Patients would only be woken for an hour each day to be fed and to be bathed. The idea behind this sleep narcosis treatment was to break the cycle of exhaustion and anxiety caused by combat stress reaction. Additionally, insulin was given to patients to help restore lost weight due to inactivity. The insulin, however, could induce a coma by lowering the blood sugar. If the blood sugar level dropped too low, it could result in irreversible brain damage or even death. Soldiers began to refer to the sedative treatment as being given "Jungle Juice". The term has also been used as a brand name for mosquito repellents. See also Alcopop Hard seltzer Jello shot Lean (drug) List of juices Nutcracker (drink) Queen Mary (beer cocktail) References Drinking culture Mixed drinks