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Top Product Attributes
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Common Name
Hops
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Botanical Name
Humulus lupulus
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Part Used
Strobile
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Clinical Summary
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Alcohol
45%
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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
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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’.
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Actions
Phyto-oestrogenic, hormone modulator, hypnotic, nervine, sedative, anxiolytic, antispasmodic, bitter tonic
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Indications
• Insomnia
• Anxiety, restlessness, panic attacks
• Anorexia, nervous dyspepsia
• Neuralgia, tension headache
• Menopause
• Dyspepsia, indigestion, irritable bowel sydrome -
Energetics
Bitter, cold, dry.
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Use in Pregnancy
Caution is advised in pregnancy because of the possible hormonal effects.
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Contraindications & Cautions
Caution is advised in patients with oestrogen dependent tumours.
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Drug Interactions
Caution with central nervous system depressant drugs and alcohol. Monitor with oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy or anti-oestrogenic drugs.
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Dietary Information
Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free
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Substitutes
Ziziphus, Valerian, Saffron, Passionflower, Californian Poppy, Chamomile
34701
Top Product Attributes
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Common Name
Lime Flowers, Linden
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Botanical Name
Tilia cordata
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Part Used
Flower
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Clinical Summary
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Alcohol
30%
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Dose
15 to 40mL weekly
Lime flowers are a good remedy for conditions associated with tension including headaches, period pain, colic and cramps. As a mild hypotensive they are specific for nervous tension held in the heart. It is also a helpful herb for many symptoms of respiratory illness.
Main Product Attributes
A guide to Lime Flowers and its properties
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Traditional Use
While they are commonly known as a diaphoretic to promote perspiration, and used in common cold and antitussive preparations, lime flowers were historically used as a mild sedative to treat health problems associated with anxiety and soothe nerves.
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Actions
Relaxing diaphoretic, antispasmodic, peripheral vasodilator, sedative (mild), nervine tonic, diuretic, antioxidant, astringent, demulcent, hypotensive, immune modulator
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Indications
• Common cold, especially associated fever, upper respiratory catarrh, cough, fever, bronchitis, sore throat
• Anxiety, nervous tension, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, migraine, headache, to promote sleep
• Hypertension, to support heart health -
Energetics
Sweet, cooling, moistening
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Use in Pregnancy
The safety of lime flowers in pregnancy is unknown. No adverse effects are expected.
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Contraindications & Cautions
None known
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Drug Interactions
Caution with lithium
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Dietary Information
Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free
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Substitutes
Elder Flowers, Vervain, Chamomile, White Willow, Meadowsweet, Hawthorn, Motherwort, Mistletoe, Hops, Valerian