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Thujone (/ ˈ θ uː dʒ oʊ n / ⓘ [2]) is a ketone and a monoterpene that occurs predominantly in two diastereomeric forms: (−)-α-thujone and (+)-β-thujone. [3] [4]Though it is best known as a chemical compound in the spirit absinthe, it is only present in trace amounts and is unlikely to be responsible for the spirit's purported stimulant and psychoactive effects.
The debate over whether absinthe produces effects on the human mind in addition to those of alcohol has not been resolved conclusively. The effects of absinthe have been described by some as mind-opening. [99] The most commonly reported experience is a "clear-headed" feeling of inebriation – a form of "lucid drunkenness".
The ouzo effect during the preparation of absinthe. The ouzo effect (/ ˈ uː z oʊ / OO-zoh), also known as the louche effect (/ l uː ʃ / LOOSH) and spontaneous emulsification, is the phenomenon of formation of a milky oil-in-water emulsion when water is added to ouzo and other anise-flavored liqueurs and spirits, such as pastis, rakı, arak, sambuca and absinthe.
Absinthe is a strong spirit created when a neutral alcohol is distilled with botanicals like anise, wormwood, fennel and other herbs and spices for a licorice-like flavor. Swiss or French absinthe ...
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Diluting absinthe with water produces a spontaneous microemulsion (ouzo effect) Anethole is responsible for the "ouzo effect" (also "louche effect"), the spontaneous formation of a microemulsion [27] [28] that gives many alcoholic beverages containing anethole and water their cloudy appearance. [29]
The Absinthe Drinker by Viktor Oliva (1861–1928) Absinthe has often been portrayed as a dangerously addictive psychoactive drug and hallucinogen, which gave birth to the term "absinthism". [1] The chemical compound thujone, which is present in the spirit in trace amounts, was blamed for its alleged harmful effects.