Herbs
Hops (Humulus Lupulus)
| A.K.A.: |
N/A |
| Part Used: |
Flower |
| Properties: |
Alterative, Anodyne, Antibacterial, Antibiotic, Antineoplastic, Carminchic, Cholagogue, Galactagogue, Nervine, Sedative, Stomachic, Vulnerary |
| Primary Nutrients: |
Chlorine, Copper, Fluorine, Iodine, Iron, Led, Magnesium, Manganese, Sodium, Vitamins B-complex and Zinc |
| Primary Uses: |
Appetite Loss, Bronchitis, Delirium, Gastric Disorders, Headaches, Hyperactivity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Lactation/absent, Nervousness, Pain, Sexual Desire/excessive |
| Secondary Uses: |
Alcoholism, Anxiety, Blood Impurities, Coughs, Cramps/intestinal, Dizziness, Earaches, Fevers, gas, Indigestion, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Liver Disorders, Menstrual Symptoms, Menopausal Symptoms, Neuralgia, Restlessness, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sleeplessness, Toothache, Ulcers, Venereal Disease, Water retention, Whooping Cough, Worms. |
Hops is best known for its sedative action. Its main uses are to alleviate nervous tension and promote a restful sleep. It is also used for its antibiotic properties, which are beneficial for toothaches, earaches, sore throats, bronchitis, infections, high fevers, delirium and pain. A poultice of hops can be used for inflammation, boils, tumors, and swelling.
Hops has also been used as a stimulant to the glands and muscles of the stomach and also as a relaxant on the gastric nerves.
Hops has a relaxing effect on the liver and gall duct and a laxative effect on the bowels.
- Sedative effect, serves to calm and sooth the nerves thus, reliving muscle spasms.
- Relieves pain and reduces fevers.
- Herbal source of niacin.
- Has been used successfully to decrease the desire for alcohol.
- Increases the flow of urine, assists a sluggish gallbladder, and tones the liver.
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