is that absinthe really hallucinogen? tell me from your experience?

Answer 1

No it is not.

Forget all that nonsense about hallucinating -- there are a lot of people talking about subjects they know nothing about. True absinthe contains a tiny amount of wormwood. Wormwood has an ingredient called thujone which has a structure similar to T.H.C. which is the active chemical in cannabis.

Notice 'similar' and 'tiny'.

If you want to hallucinate, I suggest absinthe is not the way to go. I understand that (despite the 'war on drugs') it is a lot easier to obtain recreational drugs in the USA than absinthe -- or even beer when you're under 21.

Answer 2

No, and it never was.

The short of it is there is very little evidence to show it was ever hallucinogenic and has received that reputation over the years. Historically there are only a couple references of hallucinations and absinthe. One was from a doctor who viewed absinthe as a danger to french superiority and most likely misdiagnosed a number of illnesses. Another is a poetic description from a drunk artists. Since its ban absinthe was mistakenly linked to THC and became known in the 60s drug culture. Since then, marketing and questionable reports from drunk people or those on multiple drugs at once have continued its reputation.

In reality most people underestimate the powers of suggestion and alcohol, a drug that is known to cause hallucinations in some people, especially during withdrawals.

Answer 3

A lot of absinthe made today (to be sold in the United States) is called 'clean absinthe. This does not have the hallucinigenic wormwood that people look for in absinthe.

The real stuff is still overrated. I've personally tried it and have not encountered the green fairy or any other imaginary friends.

Answer 4

I've always heard that the ingredient in absinth, wormwood, caused hallucinations. However, after a quick study I learned that this is untrue. It is actually a convulsant. (Meaning it can make you have a seizure.) To learn more go to absinthe.com They have a plethora of information on the ingredients and their physical reactions.

Answer 5

nope... its just the taste and a higher concentration of alcohol... alot of people think it is but scientific studies have been done on the individual and combined chemicals in all the possible ways and not one of them, singly or combined, cause you to hallucinate. Its pretty yummy, though, and gives you a giddy kind of drunk (much like tequila...) beware of the hangover.

You could try the tujone method on here, though... makes for an interesting although disappointing evening...

www.erowid.org/chemicals/absinthe