HOPS
Humulus lupulus, L
Parts Used: Strobiles, fruit glands (lupulin)
Historical Uses:
Traditionally, Hops has been used as a mild sedative to treat
insomnia, nervousness and sexual excitement.
Externally Hops is used in the treatment of skin diseases, wounds
and skin discoloration.
Hops is said to impart estrogenic activity among women.
Sleep well. Calm nerves.
Provide hormones, especially for the female system.
Clears up skin problems of all kinds, including ring worm.
Apply externally and take internally.
Use externally for skin discoloration, as well as for sores of
the skin.
Hops contain one of the richest known sources of a Vitamin B known
as Niacin, which can produce a beneficial "purple tingly
blush" as it improves the peripheral circulation (blood vessels
near the skin).
Properties: Analgesic, anaphrodisiac, antibiotic, antiseptic,
cholagogue, estrogenic, nervin, sedative, stomachic
Contraindications:
Avoid in cases of depressive illness.
Adverse reactions: None known.
Dose: 20 to 40 drops after meals.
80 drops or more per day to improve peripheral circulation.
