German researchers conducted a new study has witnessed that absinthe does not really have a specific psychotropic effects, which he attributes to public opinion.
As you know, in 20th years of last century, absinthe was banned almost all over Europe and the U.S. as a powerful and dangerous drug. For a long time psychosis and hallucinations caused by the abuse of absinthe, thujone explain the action - an organic compound contained in the wormwood.
In the 80th years of XX century the production and sale of absinthe in Europe have resumed, but the content of thujone in the drink legally limited to 35 milligrams per liter. However, according to scientists, the substance contained thujone in absinthe are not in such high concentrations, it was thought until now.
During the research experts have learned 13 samples of authentic absinthe made before the ban early last century. Researchers concluded that the destructive effect of wormwood vodka unlikely due to high concentrations of thujone.
It turned out that the old absinthe of this substance was no more than a modern, safe and legitimate absinthe. Thujone content in the samples ranged from 0.5 to 48.3 mg / l on average - 33.3 mg / liter.
Thus, the researchers summarize, mental disorders, which provoked a famous absinthe artists who have used this beverage, are only the usual consequences of alcoholism.
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