Can you explain what thujone is and its role in the European absinthe ban?Thujone is a chemical compound found in wormwood that was believed to cause hallucinations. In 1988, the European Union allowed absinthe to be distilled again with a 10mg of thujone limit. However, most brands 100 years ago had less than 10mg in their absinthe anyways. In
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