Absinthe is an anise-flavoured spirit derived from several plants, including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium ("grand wormwood"), together with green anise, sweet fennel, and other medicinal and culinary herbs. It is commonly referred to in historical literature as la fée verte ("the green fairy").
Absinthe originated in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland in the late 18th century.
Absinthe has often been portrayed as a dangerously addictive psychoactive drug and hallucinogen. The chemical compound thujone, which is present in the spirit in trace amounts, was blamed for its alleged harmful effects. By 1915, absinthe had been banned in the United States and in much of Europe, including France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and Austria-Hungary, yet it has not been demonstrated to be any more dangerous than ordinary spirits. Recent studies have shown that absinthe's psychoactive properties (apart from those attributable to alcohol) have been exaggerated.
Magical capture. I like the atmosphere of the artist's studio and the wonderful light. Absinthe is banned in Poland, but home-made tinctures of wormwood and John's wort are used as a medicine. It is known in medicine that everything depends on the dose.
Yes a special look through the eyes of an artist.
I always feel privileged to stand and stare, and imagine them working.
Love your photo - really captures past creativity.
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I always feel privileged to stand and stare, and imagine them working.
Love your photo - really captures past creativity.
The green fairy 🧚♂️ is back on sale.