The most common use for hops, as you probably already know, is the production of beer. However, its uses go far beyond the making of alcoholic beverages.
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Because of the bitter principles it contains, hops can be used as a strong digestive aid. It also has properties that make it good for relieving tension and as a sleep aid.
Because of the bitter principles it contains, hops can be used as a strong digestive aid. It also has properties that make it good for relieving tension and as a sleep aid.
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Applications: Antispasmodic/Soporific/Sedative
Applications: Antispasmodic/Soporific/Sedative
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Hops are primarily used to reduce tension and aid in sleep.
Sleep Aid: As a sleep aid, hops can be used in a sachet inside of a pillow. The aromatic properties of the herb will help one to fall asleep.
Hops are primarily used to reduce tension and aid in sleep.
Sleep Aid: As a sleep aid, hops can be used in a sachet inside of a pillow. The aromatic properties of the herb will help one to fall asleep.
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Digestive Aid: Hops can help to relax spasms of the digestive system and aid in digestion.
Digestive Aid: Hops can help to relax spasms of the digestive system and aid in digestion.
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Description: Hops are plants that grow throughout Europe and Asia. The female plant has flowers called strobiles that are used for medicinal purposes. They are harvested in early fall. Hops plants are usually tall and can grow as high as 22 feet.
Description: Hops are plants that grow throughout Europe and Asia. The female plant has flowers called strobiles that are used for medicinal purposes. They are harvested in early fall. Hops plants are usually tall and can grow as high as 22 feet.
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Dosage:
Dosage:
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As an infusion, drink one cup in the evening to aid sleep.
As an infusion, drink one cup in the evening to aid sleep.
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As a tincture, take 20 drops in a glass of water 3 times daily for anxiety.
As a tincture, take 20 drops in a glass of water 3 times daily for anxiety.
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Take 10 drops with water up to 5 times daily for digestion.
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As a tablet, take for stress or as a sleep aid.
As a tablet, take for stress or as a sleep aid.
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As a capsule, take 500 mg 3 times daily before meals to help increase appetite.
As a capsule, take 500 mg 3 times daily before meals to help increase appetite.
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A sachet may be made and placed in your pillow to aid in sleep.
A sachet may be made and placed in your pillow to aid in sleep.
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Safety: You should not use hops if you suffer from depression. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.
Safety: You should not use hops if you suffer from depression. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.
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Parts used and where grown
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The hops plant, Humulus lupulus, is a climbing plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Hops are the cone-like, fruiting bodies (strobiles) of the plant and are typically harvested from cultivated female plants. Hops are most commonly used as a flavoring agent in beer.
The hops plant, Humulus lupulus, is a climbing plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Hops are the cone-like, fruiting bodies (strobiles) of the plant and are typically harvested from cultivated female plants. Hops are most commonly used as a flavoring agent in beer.
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Active constituents
Active constituents
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Hops are high in bitter substances. The two primary bitter constituents are known as humulone and lupulone.3 These are thought to be responsible for the appetite-stimulating properties of hops. Hops also contain about 1–3% volatile oils. Hops have been shown to have mild sedative properties, although the mechanism is unclear.4 Some herbal preparations for insomnia combine hops with more potent sedative herbs, such as valerian. Hops also contain phytoestrogens that bind estrogen receptors in test tube studies but are thought to have only mild estrogen-like actions.5
.Hops are high in bitter substances. The two primary bitter constituents are known as humulone and lupulone.3 These are thought to be responsible for the appetite-stimulating properties of hops. Hops also contain about 1–3% volatile oils. Hops have been shown to have mild sedative properties, although the mechanism is unclear.4 Some herbal preparations for insomnia combine hops with more potent sedative herbs, such as valerian. Hops also contain phytoestrogens that bind estrogen receptors in test tube studies but are thought to have only mild estrogen-like actions.5
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How to Make a Hops Pillow as a Sleep Aid
