ABSINTHIATED, any thing tinged or impreg-
nated with absinthium or wormwood. Bartholinus men-
tions a woman whose milk was become absinthiated,
and rendered as bitter as gall, by the too liberal use
of wormwood.
Vinum absinthiatum, or poculum absinthiatum, "worm-
wood wine," is much spoken of among the ancients as
a wholesome drink, and even an antidote against
drunkenness. Its medical virtues depend on its aro-
matic and bitter qualities. Infused in wine or spirits,
it may prove beneficial in cases of indigestion or debi-
lity of the stomach.