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Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/31/2025 - 17:33
Top Product Attributes

  • Common Name

    Hops

  • Botanical Name

    Humulus lupulus

  • Part Used

    Strobile

  • Clinical Summary

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  • Alcohol

    45%

  • Dose

    10 to 40mL weekly

The mild sedative properties of hops are often useful for people with difficulty sleeping. The big advantage of hops is that they are an effective digestive bitter so if bitter stimulation is required, as part of the therapeutic approach, hops are good to use. They are also a source of phytoestrogens and are used for treating hot flushes, improving menstrual regularity when women have polycystic ovarian syndrome, premature ejaculation nd to reduce sexual appetite in men

Main Product Attributes
A guide to Hops and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Although hops are most famous for producing the bitter flavour in beer it has been used since ancient times in many different cultures (China, India and North America). It is related botanically, though not pharmacologically, to cannabis. The climbing nature of the herb influenced its common name, as this is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word hoppan, which means ‘to climb’.

  • Actions

    Phyto-oestrogenic, hormone modulator, hypnotic, nervine, sedative, anxiolytic, antispasmodic, bitter tonic

  • Indications

    •    Insomnia
    •    Anxiety, restlessness, panic attacks
    •    Anorexia, nervous dyspepsia
    •    Neuralgia, tension headache
    •    Menopause
    •    Dyspepsia, indigestion, irritable bowel sydrome

  • Energetics

    Bitter, cold, dry.

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Caution is advised in pregnancy because of the possible hormonal effects.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Caution is advised in patients with oestrogen dependent tumours.

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution with central nervous system depressant drugs and alcohol. Monitor with oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy or anti-oestrogenic drugs.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Ziziphus, Valerian, Saffron, Passionflower, Californian Poppy, Chamomile