The U.S. government banned absinthe in 1912 because it believed ... pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects due to its flavonoids. Wormwood may also be beneficial for treating inflammation ...

It is likely that the wormwood in absinthe, the ingredient most commonly blamed for this spirit’s ill effects, caused little to none of the pain for which this legendary spirit was held responsible.

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A panic about the supposed hallucinogenic effects of its key ingredient wormwood meant that by the 1910s, absinthe was banned across Europe and the US. Restrictions started easing in the late ...

and "supposedly mind-altering effects", said Alice Fisher in The Observer. Made with wormwood, anise, fennel and a concoction of other potent herbs, absinthe originated in Switzerland in the 18th ...

Absinthe is a spirit made from distilling a combination of wormwood, green anise and fennel. The resulting drink is known for its green tint, aniseed flavour, and high alcohol content – some ...