HOPS flowers

Hops (Humulus lupulus), Hops glands
Other Names: Beetroot, Wild Vine, Hops

Basic Properties: sedative, hypnotic, antispasmodic, bitter aromatic, aphrodisiac.

Uses: for neuralgia, insomnia, irritability, mucous colitis, relieves stomach spasms, for menstrual pain, priapism.

How is it used:
as an infusion: one teaspoon of dried flowers (or two fresh ones) in a cup of boiling water for 5-10 minutes. Drink warm before going to bed for insomnia.
Tincture: 1-4 ml of tincture three times a day.

Special precautions:
Avoid in cases of depression. May cause decreased libido.
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