Family: 

Cannabaceae

 

Part Used:

Stobile

 

Energetics & Taste: 

Drying, cooling, and bitter.

 

Habitat:

Native to Europe and Asia, but you'll find it growing in open areas and along roads in temperate climates.

 

Key Benefits:

Hops, known for its bitter and sedative properties, benefits the digestive and nervous systems. It is used to treat nervous stomach, difficulty sleeping (especially for those who wake up in the middle of the night), colic in babies, neuralgias, and to stimulate gastric secretions. Hops is also effective in relieving headaches, bodily tension, and anxiety.

Additionally, hops contain phytoestrogens, which have mild estrogen-like effects, making them beneficial for menopausal symptoms. Its sedative and antispasmodic properties are helpful for dysmenorrhea, and an infused hop oil can be applied topically for this purpose. 

 

Contraindications:

Not to be used in pregnancy and not recommended for individuals with depression and low libido.