Hops

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🌿Ingredients: Hops (Humulus lupulus) strobile (female flowering cones), traditionally dried. 💊Capsule: HPMC plant fibre (vegetarian). 🌱Suggested use: As directed on product label.

 

Traditional Background

Hops are best known as a key ingredient in beer, but they also have a long history in herbal medicine as a bitter digestive tonic and calming nervine. Traditionally, hop “pillows” were used to promote restful sleep, and the plant has been valued for its relaxing effect on the nervous system and digestion alike.

Active Constituents

Hops contain:

  • Bitter acids such as humulone and lupulone that stimulate digestive secretions.
  • Volatile oils with mild sedative and spasmolytic properties.
  • Flavonoids and prenylated compounds with antioxidant and gently phytoestrogenic activity.

Traditional Uses

In herbal practice, hops are used to:

  • Promote relaxation and support restful sleep.
  • Ease nervous tension, stress and agitation.
  • Stimulate appetite and digestive secretions through their bitter taste.
  • Support comfort in mild muscle and gut spasms.

Properties

Traditional actions: sedative nervine, mild hypnotic, bitter tonic, antispasmodic and digestive aid.

 

Key Traditional Applications

Hops have been traditionally used to support:

  • Difficulty winding down and occasional sleeplessness.
  • Nervous tension and irritability.
  • Poor appetite and sluggish digestion.
  • Digestive and muscular tension.

Important Notes

Hops may increase drowsiness and should be used with care alongside sedative medications or alcohol. Not generally recommended in significant depression without professional guidance, as strong sedatives may aggravate low mood in some individuals.

Due to mild phytoestrogenic activity, people with hormone-sensitive conditions should consult a practitioner before using hops regularly. Not recommended in pregnancy unless supervised by a professional.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products.