Used to make the hallucinogenic "Absinthe", the most popular drink in 19th century France

WORMWOOD (Artemisia absinthium)

INTRODUCTION :
Since antiquity Artemisia absinthium is well known for its psychotropic effects. The name of this species is derived from the ancient Greek goddess, Artemis. The relation between the Greek goddess and the psycho-active plant is unfortunately not known.
In the late nineteenth century Absinthe, an alcoholic beverage made from wormwood, was valued by European artists for its fantasy enhancing properties. Many works of Vincent van Gogh, Edouard Manet, Paul Gauguin, Charles Baudelair and H.P. Lovecraft were inspired by Absinthe.

Effects
Fantasy enhancing-, anaesthetic- and aphrodisiastic effects, euphoria, hallucinations and a pleasant stimulation. In some aspects, the effects appear to be similar to the Cannabis intoxication.

DURATION
The effects start within an hour after ingestion and last for a few hours. When smoked, the effects last shorter time.

DOSAGE AND PREPARATION (BR> The plant material can be ingested, but it may also be smoked. In the latter situation the effects will be mild.
There are several ways to prepare Absinthe. The easiest way is to draw 30-40 grams of plant material in one liter of pernod for eight days. After filtration the drink can be imbibed. Absinthe can also be prepared from wodka: the same quantities are used, but after filtration anise is added.

Contains 50 gram