Wormwood’s True Role: Debunking Myths in Absinthe and Beyond
What’s the real story with wormwood? Is it actually hallucinogenic? The short answer is clear: in regulated beverages like absinthe, wormwood’s primary contribution is a unique, complex flavor and bitterness, not psychoactive effects. The widespread belief that wormwood—and by extension, absinthe—causes hallucinations or madness is largely a historical myth, driven by sensationalism, high alcohol content, […]