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HOPS
(Humulus lupus)
Other Names: None.
General Description: A Eurasian climbing shrub seen growing along road sides.
Parts Used: The female flowers, (strobiles)
Active Ingredients: alpha bitter acid and flavonoids
Traditional Uses: Historically Hops have been used as a sleeping aid. Pillows filled with Hops were used to sleep on. Hops was first used in England in the 16th century to flavor beer.
Current Status: Hops are still used in Europe as a remedy for sleeplessness.
Precautions: No toxicity has been reported.
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References 14, 16.
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