Hops Humulus Lupulus


Humulus Lupulus
branch of hops
  • Common Names
  • Hops , Hops
  • Botanical Name
  • Humulus Lupulus
  • Family
  • CANNABACEAE

Medicinal Uses & Benefits of Hops

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How to Use: Hops


Aged hops are sedatives, fresh hops provide bitters that stimulate digestion; these bitters are also found in the aged herb. In folk medicine, Hops teas are also used to relieve the pain of bladder infections and give prompt ease to an irritable bladder. Hops are a traditional cure for insomnia - a number of phytochemicals in hops are tonic, nervine and possess sedative and muscle-relaxing qualities. Hops contain compounds that depress the central nervous system supporting its main use as a sedative. Hops can be combined with other herbs in anti-anxiety formulas that can be beneficial for sleeplessness and nervousness.

Preparation Methods & Dosage :Hops makes a bitter tea, can be taken in tincture and extract form. Hops is also used to stuff sleep pillows.

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Hops Remedies


Hops Side Effects:

Hops contains the most potent of all the plant estrogens, prenylnaringenin. For this reason, children of either sex who have not reached puberty should not be given hops. Limit use to small quantities of high quality formulations, or use fresh or dried hops with moderation. 1

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Plant Description


  • Flowers:Conelike female flowers are the ones picked for use in both beer and herbal medicine
  • Plant Class:Perennial climbing vine
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  • Distribution:Found in the wild in Europe and Asia, cultivated throughout temperate zones for use in brewing beer

Regional Traditions :European *


References:
books citedWorks Cited
  1. Balch, Phyllis A.,CNC. "Prescription for Herbal Healing", (2002)