Hops ( Humulus lupulus)
Hops are commonly used in brewing beer but also have medicinal properties. It is a powerful nervine and sleep aid and can be combined with other carminatives to settle nervous or acidic stomach. Is estrogenic and can increase sex drive in women, and decrease it in men.
Decoction: 4 - 8 oz 3 times a day. Tincture :: 1 - 3 ml 3 times a day. Capsule :: 1000 - 2000 mg 3 times a day.
Avoid in individuals with depression, estrogen dominance, or with allergies to hops. Not the best choice for young children but can be used as part of a formula.
Energetics::
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Relaxing
Relax muscle cramps and spasms, relieving excess tension in the tisues. promotes easier flow and movement and can help increse deficient secretion.
Properties::
Analgesic
Relieves pain
Anaphrodisiac
Tending to reduce sexual desire
Antacid
Helps reduce excess acid
Anthelminthic
Anti-parasitic
Antispasmodic
Quick relief of pain and spasms, muscle and or gastrointestinal.
Bitter
Triggers the gastrointestinal system to get ready to eat
Digestive bitter
Hypnotic
Nervine
Calm the body, mind, spirit. fortify frayed nerve endings that result from chronic stress and unrest.
Phytoestrogen
Plant based estrogen
Sedative
Exerts soothing, tranquilizing effect
Soporific (Hypnotic)
Induce drowsiness or sleep
Ailments::
Insomnia
Nervous Disorders
Sex Depressant
Sex Stimulant
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Mouth
Digestion
Nervous System
Nervous