Thujone
Thujone (
i/ˈθuːdʒoʊn/) is a ketone and a monoterpene that occurs naturally in two diastereomeric forms: (−)-α-thujone and (+)-β-thujone. It has a menthol odor. Though it is best known as a chemical compound in the spirit absinthe, absinthe contains only small quantities of thujone, so thujone is unlikely to be responsible for absinthe's alleged psychedelic effects. Thujone acts on GABA and 5-HT3 receptors in the brain. In many countries, the amount of thujone allowed in food or drink products is regulated. Thujone, as a component of several essential oils, is also used in perfumery.
In addition to the naturally occurring (−)-α-thujone and (+)-β-thujone, two other enantiomeric forms are possible: (+)-α-thujone and (−)-β-thujone:
(−)-α-thujone
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(+)-β-thujone
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Sources
Thujone is found in a number of plants, such as arborvitae (genus Thuja, hence the derivation of the name), Nootka cypress, some junipers, mugwort, oregano, common sage, tansy, and wormwood, most notably grand wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), usually as a mix of isomers in a 1:2 ratio. It is also found in various species of Mentha (mint).
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Home Has Never Felt So Far Away
by: Thujonefaces known by my brainevery day is make believe
in a crowd of friends
i could just pretend
i feel that i belong
but i am so far away
disconnected
but i am so far away
disconnected
but i am so far away
disconnected
but i am so far away
disconnected
quite depressing
especially when you're aware
and theres nothing you can do
to save it
but i am so far away
disconnected
but i am so far away
disconnected
but i am so far away
disconnected
but i am so far away
disconnected
slowly we'll fade
and lose contact
when that time comes complete