Hops
Humulus lupulus
The bittering flower of beer, used as a sedative for sleeplessness and restlessness, often with valerian.
Traditional use (european-folk): The bittering flower of beer, used as a sedative for sleeplessness and restlessness, often with valerian.
The bittering flower of beer, used as a sedative for sleeplessness and restlessness, often with valerian.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- The bittering flower of beer, used as a sedative for sleeplessness and restlessness, often with valerian.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Sedating (additive with alcohol/sedatives); estrogenic; can deepen low mood.
- Depression
- Hormone-sensitive conditions
Sedating (additive with alcohol/sedatives); estrogenic; can deepen low mood.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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