| Production Country |
European Union |
| Weight (kg) |
0.2 |
Hops are clusters of flowers or seed cones that grow on the hop species of plant which is a vigorous, perennial climbing species. Hops are native to many parts of Europe but are now widely cultivated in many temperate regions the world over.
The plant has hairy stems which help it to climb over 7 meters in height.
The flowers grow out of the axils of the plant's dark green leaves and grow to a length of between 6 and 12 centimeters. It is only the female flowers that are used for medicinal reasons.
Hops contain a variety of essential oils as well as various minerals and vitamins that give them their therapeutic benefits. The essential oils found in hops are myrcene, caryophyllene, farnesene and humulene. The oils have several potent therapeutic properties including anti-inflammatory and antiseptic actions.
The vitamins found in hops include vitamins C, E, and B6. These nutrients have powerful antioxidant properties which can help protect the body from disease, boost the immune system and slow down the body's aging process.
Hops also contain a type of flavonoid compound called xanthohumol which is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-tumor and anti-clotting properties. There is a growing body of scientific evidence that hops could help people improve their quality of sleep and even help treat sleep conditions like insomnia.
Hops have traditionally been used to help with sleep issues and several studies have analyzed its effectiveness as a sleep aid. Several studies have found that hops were effective in promoting sleep in combination with another herb.
Studies have found that hops have chemicals that act like estrogen. These chemicals may help relieve some of the symptoms of hormonal changes which occur because of menopause
You can also prepare a hops tea by adding two teaspoons of hops for each cup of water. Allow your tea to steep for at least 10 minutes before you drink it.
