Hops
Hops are the dried, flowering parts of the hop plant (Humulus lupulus), commonly used in brewing beer.
The term "hops" comes from the Anglo-Saxon term "hoppan", which means "to climb." Hops contain many chemicals, including bitter acids, which contribute to its bitter flavour. Some chemicals in hops seem to act similarly to the hormone estrogen and some seem to cause sleepiness.
People commonly use hops for anxiety, sleep disorders, restlessness, symptoms of menopause and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Hops are the dried, flowering parts of the hop plant (Humulus lupulus), commonly used in brewing beer.
The term "hops" comes from the Anglo-Saxon term "hoppan", which means "to climb." Hops contain many chemicals, including bitter acids, which contribute to its bitter flavour. Some chemicals in hops seem to act similarly to the hormone estrogen and some seem to cause sleepiness.
People commonly use hops for anxiety, sleep disorders, restlessness, symptoms of menopause and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Hops are the dried, flowering parts of the hop plant (Humulus lupulus), commonly used in brewing beer.
The term "hops" comes from the Anglo-Saxon term "hoppan", which means "to climb." Hops contain many chemicals, including bitter acids, which contribute to its bitter flavour. Some chemicals in hops seem to act similarly to the hormone estrogen and some seem to cause sleepiness.
People commonly use hops for anxiety, sleep disorders, restlessness, symptoms of menopause and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
