Hop will evoke an age -old image of beer, even for the avid teetotaler. Fortunately for those who avoid the foaming mug of brew, hops can be enjoyed like a tea or tincture. Taxonomic nomenclature places hops (Humulus Lupulus)) In the Cannabaceae family.
The famous herbalist and abbess, Hildegaard von Bingen, wrote about his medicinal use in the 12one Century, although Pliny published the elder for the first time the reports of the use of about 79 AD, without the mention of beer. Herb brews that use other plants, such as Mudwort, Dandelion or Horehound, were almost abandoned when Brouwers discovered that the use of Hop extended the shelf life of their design because of its microbial balance effects.
Nowadays, the most common claim for fame for hops is the ability to calm down Frazzled nerves – something that most of us need in our hectic world of crowds that his toll demands on both body and mind. The female plant area used is sometimes called the flower, although botanical correctness would call it as the strikeOr seed cone. The yellow-brown powder that collects at the bottom of a pot of dried hops is an important therapeutic part of his relaxing properties it is called lupulin.
From flavonoids to fyto -rogens, terpenkool vocational substances and acids, the unique mix of aromatic and herb connections produces a unique taste and aroma that is described as grassy, flowers, citrus, pines and earthly. Historically, a pillow was used with dried hops used to encourage sleep.
Hop is known as a tonic, nervine, aromatic bitter, stomach, diuretic, and to calm and relax, and to support a healthy inflammatory reaction. Herbal therapies translate that into calming indigestion, menstrual discomfort, supporting healthy cholesterol levels, promoting healthy liver function and calming nerve -related discomfort; But it is best known as a wonderful nervinetonic offer benefits for mood, restlessness, sleep disorders and nervousness. Hop is often combined with other calming nervins to synergy and offer more resilience for stressful events in life.
A strong tea that is added to bath water, as well as the oral use of the tincture (following label guidelines), can help any condition with regard to stress to promote relaxation and encouraging rest and recovery.
There are no well -documented interactions or contraintications, although there is no information about safety during pregnancy and lactation. It is historically a food credit that the FDA enjoys grass (generally recognized as safe) status.
Wishgarden Herbs’ formulas with hops:
Badass Bitters Digestive Aid, Happy Lildings Free the Flow, Kick-Ass biotic serious heroic, more serious more relaxed muscle and tension, sleepy nights and fresh mornings
Writer Mindy Green is one of the founders and professional member of the American Herbalists Guild and member of the advisory board of the American Botanical Council, publisher of Herbal Gram Magazine. Mrs. Green served at the Faculty of the Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies (1995-2003). The California School of Herbal Studies is one of Mindy’s business companies as co-owner and member of the Faculty (1985-1995). She is a nationally certified registered aromatherapist and has served in the education committees of the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapists and the Aromatherapy Registration Council. She now runs her own consultancy, Green Scentations, LLC.
A productive writer and teacher, Mrs. Green, has written more than 60 published articles about herbs, aromatherapy, skin care, holistic health and integrative care. She is a co-author of Aromatherapy, a complete guide to healing art; Author of Calendula and natural perfumes, and has contributed to countless books about herbs and healing. As a Botanical therapy expert, she has been interviewed more than 400 times by leading magazines and newspapers.
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