Subject: Efficacy of washing soda and gin as a cardiovascular dilator

It has been stated as a folk remedy that 1,5 tablespoons of 
washing soda(sodium carbonate decahydrate)dissolved in 750ml gin
and taken one 30ml dose per day,is beneficial for cardiovascular
occlusions.
Can you advise as to whether there is any substance to this 
claim,and whether this mixture could be harmful in any way.
Many Thanks 

Re: Efficacy of washing soda and gin as a cardiovascular dilator