Chapter
The Mysteries of Absinthe Unveiled
05:52 - 10:35 (04:42)
This podcast discusses the main ingredients of absinthe, the process of making it, and some of its medical benefits.
Clips
Learn about the three main ingredients - fennel, anise, and wormwood - that are essential to making the iconic beverage, absinthe.
05:52 - 07:34 (01:41)
Absinthe
Summary
Learn about the three main ingredients - fennel, anise, and wormwood - that are essential to making the iconic beverage, absinthe.
ChapterThe Mysteries of Absinthe Unveiled
EpisodeThe Myth of Absinthe
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Wormwood has been known to humanity for thousands of years and was initially used as a medicinal plant.
07:34 - 09:18 (01:44)
wormwood
Summary
Wormwood has been known to humanity for thousands of years and was initially used as a medicinal plant. Its uses included being a hypnotic, a cure for stomach pains and a dewormer.
ChapterThe Mysteries of Absinthe Unveiled
EpisodeThe Myth of Absinthe
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Wormwood has played an important role throughout history, starting from being a cure-all to being one of the most controversial liquors in the 19th century.
09:18 - 10:35 (01:16)
Wormwood
Summary
Wormwood has played an important role throughout history, starting from being a cure-all to being one of the most controversial liquors in the 19th century. It has also made its way into popular culture through literature, music, and film.