Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. Absinthe: What's Your Poison? This 1999 editorial looks at the health effects of absinthe, a "clear, green liqueur of 74% alcohol. The plant products in absinthe varied among manufacturers, the only universal components being alcohol and wormwood essence." Discusses medical cases from the 19th and 20th centuries caused by toxic doses of the chemical thujone found in the essential oils from wormwood. From the British Medical Journal. http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/319/7225/1590 Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *