What Are the Effects of Absinthe?

Absinthe is a high-alcohol wine with anise and fennel flavor. The main ingredients are anise, fennel and wormwood herb (Artemisia absinthium). They are often referred to as "Sansan One". This wine is rich in aroma, light and slightly bitter, and contains a high alcohol content above 45 degrees. In some areas, it is translated as wormwood and absinthe in Taiwan is literally translated as "abiss". The liquor is blue green, grass green, brownish yellow, or colorless. Czech absinthe is green, but also black, red, and brown. Spain is grass green, French absinthe is brownish yellow, and Switzerland is colorless. Depending on the place of production, brand and formula, different wines show different colors, and some brands now appear blue, black and red. When absinthe with fennel is added to ice water, it becomes cloudy and milky, that is, the suspension milk effect. Whether its effect is obvious depends on the level of fennel.

Absinthe

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Absinthe is a high-alcohol distilled liquor with anise and fennel flavors. The main ingredients are anise, fennel and wormwood herb (Artemisia absinthium). They are often called "holy three one". The liquor is green and becomes cloudy and milky when ice water is added. This is the famous suspended milky state of absinthe. This wine has a strong aroma, a light and slightly bitter taste, and a high alcohol content above 45 degrees.

The four major origins of absinthe are Czech, Spain, France, and Switzerland. The Czech Republic is also a professional place to produce absinthe. Traditional absinthe contains fennel, but many people don't like the taste of fennel. Therefore, most Czech absinthes have very little fennel.

Spanish absinthe is generally grass-green, only a few of the milky effects are obvious, most of them are not obvious and the price is low

France was once the most thriving country for absinthe development. Absinthe is generally brown-yellow. In addition to having good wines, France also produces very good absinthe. The Lemercier series has won the silver award of the World Spirits Award. Bronze award. Of course not all French absinthes are good quality, consumers should polish their eyes.

Switzerland is the place of origin of absinthe. After absinthe is banned, it is usually produced in underground workshops. In order to cover people's eyes, the underground absinthe in Switzerland is colorless. liqueur. After 2013, most of the absinthe in Switzerland is colorless, and the blue bottle symbolizes the blue sky in Switzerland.

What is most easily confused with absinthe in the Chinese market now is

What is Absinthe? Absinthe (Artemisiaabsinthium) is a herbaceous spice plant of the genus Artemisia, which is distributed in many parts of the world, and has a bitter taste.

Absinthe is a spiced and flavored spirit invented by a Swiss doctor more than 200 years ago. It was first used in medical treatment, but later became a glass of obsession for many people. The main raw material of this wine is extracted from the leaves of the aforementioned herbaceous plant absinthe, which gives the spirit of absinthe. Absinthe is Latin for "Artemisiaabsinthium", which is also the source of Absinthe's name. In addition, the wine also added a variety of herbs and spices such as fennel, melissa, nutmeg, etc.

Absinthe's alcohol content is at least 45%, the highest can be as high as 89.9%, and the color can range from clear and transparent to the traditional dark green. The difference is the amount of fennel extract, because the dark green of absinthe is

absinthe is called absinthe in the mainland, and some are called "absinthe" in the south. But in Taiwan, they are called "Abis" according to transliteration, and the following are various names.

1. Czech absinthe: absinth;

2. French, Swiss absinthe: absinthe;

3. Canada: absenta;

4. Nickname: La Fee ,, Green Fairy, Green Muse, green fairy, etc .;

5. Japan: Belmore (animated "

Absinthe (Artemisia absinthium) is a herbaceous spice plant of the genus Artemisia, which is distributed in many parts of the world, and has a bitter taste.

At that time, there was no absinthe, some were a plant called Wormwood. The ancient Greek medical master Hippocrates believed that it was a good cure for hepatitis, and by the way, it could also deal with the annoying rheumatism. You know, the Mediterranean climate makes many Greek nobles miserable every wet season.

Absinthe originated in the ancient Greek and Roman era, when some plants were soaked in wine for ceremonies or medical purposes, until the beginning of the fourth century. It is in France that these flavored wines are named Absinthe. Different brands use different types of soaking drugs, and generally include dozens of plants such as absinthe, bell pepper, cloves, cinnamon, cinchona bark, and ginseng.

At first, this wine was specially given to the army by France because it had a healing effect. Later, when the army returned to the country, it was brought back to the country. Then, around the middle of the 19th century, some rich capitalists started drinking this wine. In the West, absinthe is generally used as a pre-dinner and aperitif. The logic of a pre-dinner is that it needs a lot of aromas to help people open their taste buds. Many artists who were obsessed with absinthe in the old days drank all day and enjoyed it as a hobby rather than a ritual like smoking. Adding water to drink is also because of the relationship between pre-dinner wine. Generally, pure drink is a relatively high-priced, deep-drink after-dinner wine.

1792

Dr. pierre ordinaire from France distilled a spirit with a high alcohol content (68% or higher / standard alcohol content of 136 degrees) containing absinthe, anise, hyssop, and various other commonly used herbs. This wine It is used as a medicinal liquor to cure all diseases. It quickly became very popular, others began to distill this wine, and soon became known as 'la fée verte'.

1870

Grape phylloxera has begun to devastate the French wine industry for up to 30 years. The vineyard was damaged by this tiny bug called grape root nodule, which eats grape rhizomes along a roundabout path. As a result, wine has become scarce and very expensive. During this period when wine was scarce, absinthe quickly became the darling of bar culture, and sales have grown dramatically.

1890

In the last decade of the nineteenth century, hedonism spread into fashion in France.

After being diluted with water, a glass of absinthe becomes a refreshing drink with a very mild anise flavor, which you can savour, which can't help awakening your longing and memories of the long summer in southern France. Avoid drinking without water, because absinthe is very strong and unpalatable before it is diluted.

Absinthe originated in Switzerland and is prevalent in France. Therefore, many absinthes from France and Switzerland leave a scent on the lips after drinking. The absinthe unique to the absinthe lingers between the teeth, with a fragrant and refreshing aftertaste.

Artificially colored absinthe or clear and transparent absinthe is both beautiful and stable, and can be bottled in transparent glass bottles. If the naturally colored absinthe is exposed to light or air for a long time, the chlorophyll in it will gradually become oxidized, the color will gradually change from green to yellow-green, and eventually brown. Absinthe that has undergone a color shift has historically been called feuille morte , meaning dead leaves. Before the absinthe was banned, this natural phenomenon was very beneficial, because it could confirm whether the suspected product was naturally colored or artificially colored using chemicals that could be toxic. It is foreseeable that absinthe in the previous year, due to decades of slow oxidation, showed a significant amber color in sealed bottles. Although this color change has no adverse effect on the taste of absinthe, people generally want to retain the original color, which requires the use of dark, light-resistant bottles to contain naturally colored absinthe. If it needs to be stored for decades, absinthe must be stored in a cool (room temperature only), dry place, away from light and heat. Absinthe should not be stored in a refrigerator or freezer, as it will cause fennel brain to aggregate in the bottle, forming an irreversible precipitate, which will adversely affect the original flavor.

Is it a narcotic? What is Absinthe?

In addition to high alcohol content (conventionally higher than 68%), the main component of absinthe is wormwood herb (ie Artemisia absinthium). This bitter herb contains a chemical called thujone, which is very similar to THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), an effective chemical in cannabis. Scientists' analysis of research in the 1960s and 1970s shows that this similarity is not accidental. Both chemicals are terpenoids. This means that "both absinthe and THC produce psychiatric drugs by interacting with common receptors in the central nervous system." A similarity article (Nature, January 31, 1975) says so.

Unlike La Fée Absinthe, some contemporary brands may not be brewed with Yanai, so it does not contain absinthe, and it is not strictly absinthe. Look at the label on the back of any Absinthe trademark, and if you see a reference to wormwood juice or infusion, you may also see Artemisia vulgaris in parentheses. This herb is a member of the Artemisia family, does not contain absinthe and is often referred to as "Mugwort".

Alcohol and absinthe are both narcotics, so we recommend that you drink absinthe in moderation. In short, absinthe makes people feel an experience rather than just being drunk, but not as effective as hallucinogens (such as LSD).

Alcohol content: 45%-89.9%

Efficacy: nourish, strengthen the body, stomach and other effects.

Features: Can stimulate appetite.

Absinthe may cause hallucinations. Use with caution.

In addition to high alcohol content (traditionally higher than 68%), the main component of absinthe is wormwood herb (ie Artemisiaabsinthium). This bitter herb contains a chemical called thujone, which is very similar to THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), an effective chemical in cannabis. This means that "both absinthe and THC produce psychiatric drugs by interacting with common receptors in the central nervous system." The similarities between the psychotropic effects of absinthe and cannabis written by scientist JdelCastillo An article (Nature Magazine, January 31, 1975) said so.

Unlike LaFée Absinthe, if you see a mention of wormwood juice or infusion, you may also see Artemisiavulgaris in brackets. This herb is a member of the Artemisia family, does not contain absinthe and is often referred to as "Mugwort".

Alcohol content: 45%-89.9%

Efficacy: nourish, strengthen the body, stomach and other effects.

Features: Can stimulate appetite.

For the classification of alcoholic beverages, they need to be classified and labelled. Obviously absinthe has always lacked a clear classification method. According to popular discourse in the 19th century, absinthe can be roughly divided into several grades according to alcohol concentration and wine quality: ordinary (ordinaire), better (demi-fine), fine (fine), superior (supérieure) and Need (Suisse). Fine and premium absinthe is produced by natural dyeing and dipping and distillation, while ordinary and better absinthe may be artificially tinted and produced using essential oils. However, these are just naming guidelines, not standards for industrial production. Many contemporary absinthe critics are simply classified as distilled absinthe or mixed absinthe according to their production methods. The former is generally considered to be far superior to the latter in quality, but distilled absinthe does not guarantee the quality of its ingredients or the craftsmanship of the manufacturer.

Blanche or La Bleue:

Blanche (also known as LA Bleue in Switzerland, does not mean that the color of the liquor is blue, but is usually bottled in sky blue bottles), distilled and concentrated After bottling directly, Blanche Absinthe is colorless (transparent). La Bleu was originally a name used for pirated Swiss absinthe, but

La Fée Absinthe Paris

La Fée Paris Absinthe retains the true flavor of the original absinthe. La Fée was originally a true brewing recipe in the nineteenth century and was developed in a French winery under the supervision of Mrs. Delahaye. It contains more than a dozen species of plants, including 'Great Absinthe' and 'Little Absinthe' (ie Yang Absinthe and Roman Absinthe ). La Fée is a distilled absinthe soaking plant herbs in alcohol and then distilling it into wine using the most traditional method. In the end, the true aroma of absinthe was rediscovered.

Review of La Fée Absinthe FeeVerte

"Okay friends, I have good news to tell you: this is exciting and exciting news! Before that, I had never imagined that such a commercially brewed absinthe would make us so addicted, it I ca nt help but want to drink too much. I do nt like the smell of anise or lemon, so I ca nt drink any bottle of Spanish absinthe in one go. But this is La Fée! It just makes me addicted!

"Its ingredients are different. It doesn't have the smell of anise mainly. Its 'taste' is a light herbal flavor, and it is mild and soft, and it also has the cool smell of mint, although the taste is not particularly strong .It also smells of anise and it's just right ... "

"... It is not easy to get a good taste without a lot of anise, but the brewer of this wine has created a very special ingredient formula to remove the strong anise And very fortunately, it also contains another flavor: mellow !!! Imagine how wonderful this flavor is: light, warm, plant aroma, and refreshing and delicious. In addition to the mellow taste of herbs, this Compared with Spanish absinthe, absinthe has other richer flavors and mouthfeels. Its bitterness is subtle and moderate. It is only felt at the moment of its entrance, and then it has a slight sweetness and minty fragrance. The sweetness further accentuates the aroma of mint and herbs, which is incredible! "

Is it legal to drink absinthe?

Absinthe or wormwood, and absinthe was first publicly sold by HL Pernod in 1797. Therefore, on March 16, 1915, legislation was made to control its manufacturing and sales.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, France was the largest absinthe producer in the world, but in 1915 La Fée absinthe was the first traditional French brand of absinthe produced in Paris after the ban was lifted .

In addition to its high alcohol content, absinthe is also known for its mild hallucinogenic component of absinthe. Because of this, absinthe is the source of inspiration for many masters of art, such as Hemingway, Picasso, Van Gogh, Wilde, Degas, etc. are loyal pursuers of absinthe and have created many well-known works for it. Absinthe has been popular and popular in all parts of Europe since the 19th century because of its unique taste and historical and cultural background. But the good times didn't last long. Led by the conservatives and the Prohibition Association, absinthe and social movements were doodled. In the early 20th century, many countries issued bans on absinthe. It was not until the 1990s that various European countries began to gradually lift the ban on absinthe and regained popularity in less than 20 years.

If drinking absinthe is really just like sucking "metal buttons", then it certainly won't make decadent poets and avant-garde painters alike. There's another secret here, the subtlety of absinthe is its slightly hallucinogenic effect. Most of them are French, but Wilde, an Englishman, is a stranger, and he also has a good understanding of the magic of absinthe. He described this illusion: walking on the cold night street after drinking, I felt large clusters of tulips rubbing against my feet. In 1882, Wilde s metaphor when traveling to the United States was more poetic: What is the difference between a glass of absinthe and a sunset? Even after that, Wilde was all alone and poor, but he was not clever. Min: "I'm fighting a deadly battle with my wallpaper, either it's gone or I'm dead."

The popularity of absinthe has obviously increased the number of wild drunkards like Wilde; therefore it is not surprising that absinthe has been hostile and cursed by "guardians". Incidentally, there are those painters. Degas's masterpiece "Absinthe" was sent to London in 1893, which triggered a wave of "anti-legal" in the British. The meticulous British regarded Absinthe as "the French poison"; of course, this will follow Syphilis is not as fair as "diarrhea in France". A fellow Picasso also has a painting entitled "Absorper".

Around the same time, the troubled painter Van Gogh who came to France from the Netherlands also fell in love with absinthe. He sketched in Al's countryside during the day. The golden scorching sun made this lonely beast thirsty, and he fell into the arms of the "green muse" in the starry night. Van Gogh wrote to his dear younger brother Theo: "Cafe is a place where people can destroy themselves and make people crazy, so I use the soft green of Louis XV, peacock green, and then line it with yellow green, rough The turquoise green, I use these to express the black power contained in the low cafe; everything is shrouded in the atmosphere of the devil's furnace, with the color of sulfur. "Years later, Alcasa suffered this Because of this "crazy green", the place where the Ai Jiuyi moose gathered became a place of historical interest in painting.

As for which genius was the first to have a relationship with the "Green Muse", he was recognized as a genius in France. He published poetry collections in his teens and joined the French Academy at the age of 31. But since that time, he has hardly written a decent poem because he drank too much absinthe. It is interesting that until 1914, when the French government began to ban absinthe, those drunkards who adhered to the last line of defense still shouted in despair: "For God's sake, absinthe has at least inspired Musé's inspiration! "--- But in my opinion, where Muse's inspiration comes from absinthe, it clearly comes from George Sand.

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Absinthe has been frequently used in modern times, improperly described as having hallucinogenic effects. At least in part, French psychiatrist Valentin Magnan studied 250 cases of alcoholism in the 19th century. After more than a decade of experimenting with wormwood essential oils, he claims that those who drink absinthe appear more than those who drink ordinary alcohol. The illusion is faster. Such statistics have greatly encouraged absinthe opponents. On the contrary, many absinthe enthusiasts have been frustrated, including many "loose" artists or writers. Two well-known artists fueled the idea of "absinthe hallucination"-Toulouse-Lautrec and Vincent Van Gogh.

Today, it is known that absinthe does not cause hallucinations [80]. Thujone, once widely considered as an active chemical in absinthe, is actually a GABA (-aminobutyric acid) receptor antagonist. Large doses can cause muscle spasms. It is speculated that the reason that absinthe was thought to cause hallucinations was probably due to the toxic artificial additives added to the cheap absinthe in the 19th century.

The so-called hallucinogenic claim of absinthe was detonated again in the 1970s, when a scientific paper pointed out that the structure of thujone is similar to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) (tetrahydrocannabinol is found in cannabis) Active substance), so it may have the same receptor affinity as THC. In 1999, this theory was decisively refuted.

Whether Absinthe has an effect on the human spiritexcept for alcohol itselfhas not been conclusive. Absinthe has also been described as a way to open up ideas. One of the most common experiences is hangovers, which make people "conscious." Chemist, historian, and absinthe producer Ted Breaux claims that the side effects of so-called absinthe may be due to some herbal ingredients in absinthe acting like stimulants while others The sedative effect, so as to achieve the magical effect of sobriety. In modern times, the long-term effects of absinthe on humans are unknown, and the herbs used in traditional absinthe production have been identified as having both analgesic and antiparasitic properties.

At one time, the effects of excessive absinthe drinking were considered to be different from those of general alcoholism, which also gave birth to the concept of "absinthism." In 1984, Magnan conducted an experiment in which he continuously exposed a guinea pig to a large dose of wormwood steam, while exposing a guinea pig to alcohol steam for comparison.

Absinthe first vilifications were subsequently tested in 1864 by Magnan while exposing guinea pigs to large doses of pure wormwood vapor, and others to alcohol vapor. Guinea pigs exposed to wormwood vapor have seizures, while guinea pigs exposed to alcohol vapor do not. Magnan then blamed this on the natural chemical contained in wormwood, thujone.

Past research reports indicate that the content of thujone in absinthe is estimated to be as high as 260 mg / kg. And it was confirmed that for those absinthes that have been distilled through legal methods and materials in the past, only a very small amount of thujone has entered the liquor from wormwood. As a result, most traditional bottled absinthe, whether ancient or contemporary, has reached EU standards.

Tests on mice have shown that the oral lethal dose of arborone, LD50, is about 45 milligrams per kilogram of body weight, which is much higher than the actual intake of absinthe. The high alcohol concentration of absinthe is more deadly than thujone. In cases of acute thujone poisoning caused by oral administration, the source of thujone is not commercial absinthe, but non-absinthe-related products such as common essential oils (which may contain up to 50% of thuja ketone).

A study published in the Journal of Alcohol Research showed that clinically, alcohol containing high doses (0.28 mg / kg) of thujone can negatively affect attention. This can cause the subject to slow down, making it difficult to focus on specific areas. Low-dose (0.028 mg / kg) thujone ketone did not produce significantly different effects from ordinary alcohol. The effect of high-dose samples was significant in the double-blind comparison test, and subjects could not effectively determine which sample contained thujone. For men with an average weight of 65 kg, a high-dose sample is equivalent to 18.2 mg of thujone. The European Union's limit for thujone in absinthe is 35 mg / litre, meaning that even at the highest limit, one must consume about 0.5 liters of absinthe to achieve the measurement effect, and this "feat" Very likely to cause alcoholism.