Hops
Humulus lupulus
Generally Safe
Consult Doctor
Also known as: Hops, Common Hops, Hop Plant, Хмел
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Therapeutic Uses
Insomnia, anxiety, nervous tension, menopausal symptoms, ADD/ADHD, digestive bitters (stimulates appetite). Essential ingredient in classical herbal sleep formulas.
Herbal Actions
Sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, bitter tonic, antispasmodic, oestrogenic (mild), antimicrobial
Safety Information
Safety Rating
Generally Safe
Pregnancy
Consult Doctor
Drug Interactions
None known
Contraindications: Avoid in depression — may worsen. Avoid with sedative medications without supervision. Avoid in pregnancy and oestrogen-sensitive conditions.
Side Effects: Drowsiness. Contact allergy in hops pickers (hop picker's disease).