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The Bitterness of Wormwood and its Relation to Absinthe
10:35 - 18:47 (08:12)
Wormwood, the plant used in making absinthe, is so bitter that one ounce of its extract can be detected in 524 gallons of water. Despite its reputation for causing hallucinations, it is nearly impossible to consume enough wormwood to have this effect.
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Wormwood has a compound called absinthen that gives it its designated bitter taste, which is detectable even in highly diluted forms.
10:35 - 12:46 (02:11)
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Wormwood has a compound called absinthen that gives it its designated bitter taste, which is detectable even in highly diluted forms. The Polish even have a saying about the bitterness of wormwood.
ChapterThe Bitterness of Wormwood and its Relation to Absinthe
EpisodeThe Myth of Absinthe
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The idea that wormwood causes hallucinations and convulsions is a myth.
12:46 - 15:16 (02:30)
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The idea that wormwood causes hallucinations and convulsions is a myth. While thujone, which comes from wormwood oil, can cause seizures, the amounts found in absinthe are restricted by law and too low to have any significant effects.
ChapterThe Bitterness of Wormwood and its Relation to Absinthe
EpisodeThe Myth of Absinthe
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15:16 - 18:47 (03:30)
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