Hop cones and glands have a sedative effect and are therefore used in certain disorders of mental well-being such as anxiety, restlessness, general restlessness and upset. Moreover, due to the soporific effects of the plant, the drug can be taken for sleep disorders. Also traditionally, people use hop cones for nervous stress conditions and take advantage of the supportive effect on the cardiovascular system during nervous stress.
Other uses of hops
In addition to the effects on mental well-being, hop cones are also said to promote gastric and salivary secretion and stimulate appetite, which is why they can also be taken for gastro-intestinal disorders.
Experiments have even demonstrated an anti-cancer effect.
Hops in folk medicine
As early as 1000 AD, hops were used for brewing purposes, to purify the blood, promote menstruation and as a diuretic. In today’s folk medicine, people also use the plant for external application to minor ulcers and skin lesions.
Homeopathy use of hops
In homeopathy, too, people use the fresh fruit cones, which are as far as possible low in seeds, for the treatment of mild diseases of the central nervous system associated with nervousness and sleep disorders.
Ingredients of hops
Hop cones consist largely of resinous substances, also known as hop resin, which are mainly found in the glandular hairs. The proportion of hop resin in the cones is about 15-30%, and in the glands 50-80%. The main components of the resin are the unstable bitter substances humulone and lupulone. Other components of the drug are flavonoids, tannins and essential oil, which is responsible for the spicy smell of the cones.
Indications for which hops can help:
Hops can help in the following cases:
- Restlessness
- Restlessness
- Anxiety
- Upset
- Nervousness
- Sleep disorders
- Gastrointestinal complaints
- Skin lesions
- Wounds
- Ulcers
