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Hops

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Humulus lupulus

Oral Uses

  • Dysautonomia RatingRatingRating

    Hops reduces anxiety; alleviates symptoms; used for treatment. Take 0.5-1.5 g of hops daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Anxiety RatingRating

    Hops has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 0.5-1.5 g of hops daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Breast enhancement RatingRating

    Hops is an estrogenic; may enhance the breast. Take 0.5-1.5 g of hops daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Indigestion RatingRating

    Hops improves digestion. Take 0.5-1.5 g of hops daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Insomnia RatingRating

    Hops improves sleep; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 0.5-1.5 g of hops daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Menopause RatingRating

    Hops is an estrogenic; has estrogen like activity; improves hormonal balance. Take 0.5-1.5 g of hops daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Supplements to help gain weight RatingRating

    Hops stimulates appetite; helps to gain weight. Take 0.5-1.5 g of hops daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Analgesic RatingRatingRating

    Hops is an analgesic; alleviates pain. Take 0.5-1.5 g of hops daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Anaphrodisiac RatingRatingRating

    Hops is an anaphrodisiac; reduces libido. Take 0.5-1.5 g of hops daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Appetite enhancer RatingRatingRating

    Hops is an appetite enhancer; stimulates appetite. Take 0.5-1.5 g of hops daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Bitter RatingRatingRating

    Hops is a bitter; stimulates digestion. Take 0.5-1.5 g of hops daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Calmative RatingRatingRating

    Hops is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 0.5-1.5 g of hops daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Carminative RatingRatingRating

    Hops is a carminative; helps eliminate gas. Take 0.5-1.5 g of hops daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Cholagogue RatingRatingRating

    Hops is a cholagogue; stimulates gallbladder; stimulates bile flow. Take 0.5-1.5 g of hops daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Antiseptic RatingRating

    Hops is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply hops containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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