About Alsem:
This is a bitter aromatic herb. It is native to Europe, where, last century, it was extensively used to make absinthe and some wines like vermouth. Absinthe was a popular drink among by many artists and intellectuals, particularly the French. Alsem is a psychic stimulant. The effect of Alsem is narcotic, lightly anaesthetic and it gives a peaceful and relaxing feeling. In combination with alcohol or in larger doses hallucinations can appear. Alsem is suitable to make tea, this tea has a positive effect during the post-flu or post-infectues periods. In small doses Alsem is a remedy against a cold, rheuma and tapeworm. Also Alsem increases the appetite in little doses.

Use & Effect:
You can smoke Alsem but it is recommended to use a sigarette-filter, so that you won't have bitter taste in your mouth and on your lips. A usual application of Alsem is tea. Soak one teaspoon herb in one cup of hot (non-boiling) water. The tea is having a bitter taste, there nothing much you can do about it. You can mix a little pepermintleave or anise in it. You can't combine sweat and bitter, so don't mix your tea with sugar. To make Absinthe you soak 40 grams of Alsem in half a liter of strong drank (for instance Pernod). After seeking it, the drank is ready for use. First try a little glass to dose the effect. Also see warnings.

Ingredients:
thujon and thujol, two essential oils.

Warning:
Alsem is poisonous. Long and intensive use can lead to addition, corporal and psychical decline and it can lead to nervosity, restlessness and cramps. High doses can cause headaches and dizziness. Higher doses are psycho activating and having a paralyzing effect. The further intoxication by overdoses are arbitrary stools, to unconsciousness, coma and death. When you have made Absinthe, try at first one little glass and wait about an hour for the effect. Try it again at another opportunity. You can better dose to less and have no effects, than to much and might poison yourself or get sick. It is strongly dissuade to ride the car when you're under the influence of Alsem.
Shipping restrictions:
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