Hops Flowers Herb Description, Properties, Uses
Hops (Lupuli strobulus)
- Calming (GCE)
- Sleep Promoting (GCE)
- Anxiety
- Anti-Cancerous
- Sedative
- Reduces triglycerides and free fatty acid levels
Caution: Hops should not be taken while pregnant or breast-feeding because of possible sedative properties and hormonal effects.
The hormonal effects of hops may interfere with birth control pills or hormonal drugs such as Premarin. Use caution if taking phenothiazines or drugs for diabetes. Contact your health care provider immediately if you experience side effects
Resources:
- 1. Natural Standard: An organization that produces scientifically based reviews of complementary and alternative medicine topics www.naturalstandard.com
- 2. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM): A division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services dedicated to research www.nccam.nih.gov
The abbreviation (GCE) above indicates information from the German Commision E Monographs.
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.