Why Absinth

Absinth was considered as the life elixir long before it could be bought in cafes and bars. When Madame de Caulauges, prominent person in 17. century in France, became ill, she used medicines with Artemisia absinthium. When she get better, wrote to Madame de Saughe: „My little Absinth is medicine to all diseases.“

Hippocrates recommended Absinth for stomach ache and rheumatism. Antic Absinth was different from Piccaso Absinth. Artemisia leaves were wine-soaked. Probably, name Absinth come from greek word „absinthion“, wich means impotable (derived from bitter taste).

Pytagoras recommended wine-soaked Artemisia leaves for pregnant women, for anemy or cramps. Roman scholar Pliny the Elder gave absinth to gladiators, because every victory is little bit bitter. Also recommended absint as mouth wash and youth potion.