Description :
Hops is a perennial vine, native to the Northern Hemisphere that grows vertically up to 33 feet tall. It has dark green, heart-shaped leaves. Male and female flowers grow on separate vines. Hops are the dried cone-like female flowers or fruits and are yellowish-green in color. The vine grows to its full height in one season and then dies back to roots and short stems for overwintering. The leaves are sparse and can be opposing or alternate along the length of the vine. Leaves cluster around and cover the fruits wherever they appear. Taken internally, Hops has been used in Europe to reduce anxiety and help with some sleep disorders. Externally, it is often an ingredient in skin creams.
History and Folklore:
Humulus lupulus is the most commonly used species of Hops. The name lupulus means small wolf. The Romans incorrectly believed that the Hops vine strangles the plants around it as a wolf does with its prey. It is believed that the word Hops comes from the Anglo-Saxon word hoppan which means “to climb.”
Cultivation and Harvest:
Harvest the entire aerial part of the plant between August and September. After harvest, separate the flower heads (strobiles) and buds from the rest of the aerial parts.
Precautions:
Do not take if pregnant or nursing. Avoid in persons with depression or in women with estrogen-related breast cancer.
Traditional Herbal Actions:
Nervine, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic, Antimicrobial
Other Names:
Zarsa, Lupulo, H. Neomexicana, H. Lupulus var. Lupuloides
Ingredients: Hops (Humulus lupulus)
None of these items or statements are approved by FDA. Consult your physician before taking any supplement. Do not take herbs or tinctures during pregnancy without consulting your healthcare provider. This product is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. All information here is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
*This statement has not been verified by the FDA and is only referenced here as a fun fact and/or for historical commentary, is not to be used as medical advice in any way. Consult your doctor before ingesting any herbal product.
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Diane Wilson (verified owner) –
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Carol Ciarniello (verified owner) –
This really does take away pain. I have used it externally only 😉
Dr. Patrick Jones –
Yup. I used some tincture topically just yesterday on a nerve in my thumb that was having a fits and hurting like crazy. Worked like a charm.
ANGIE WICK (verified owner) –
LOVE it!!!!! It WORKS!!!!!
Lori Merritt (verified owner) –
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Leah Price (verified owner) –
Used this topically on my aching knuckles and it made them feel so much better. Also used it on my father in laws arthritic ankle and he said it took his pain almost completely away for a little while. This tincture is amazing! Thank you Doc Jones for making it and selling it at an affordable price. Fast shipping and great packaging.
Karen Weaver (verified owner) –
Third time we’ve ordered from Homegrown Herbalist and a gold star each time. Ordered the book first then the hops tincture twice now. The book is easy to use with pics of the different herbs. The hops tincture is a significant help for relaxation before bed and for topical pain relief. Love this family company!
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rmisskay (verified owner) –
Oh, by the way, my middle grandson absconded with Doc Jones book that I recently purchased! I’ll need to order another.. both Grandsons want to know more. 🙂
llsmith1970 (verified owner) –
My husband has been using this on his shoulder for 2 weeks and his pain is pretty much gone. If it starts hurting he will spray on and the pain is relieved within a couple of minutes. I also used on a toothache, topically, and it helped immediately! Will always have this in my house!
Carl (verified owner) –
I purchased this for two reasons. 1) It works for helping to sleep.
2) It seems to work well in combination with two other ingredients I put together for a topical spray for pain.
des153 (verified owner) –
Bought this for myself and my sister for topical pain relief. Hoping it works as well as Doc says.
des153 (verified owner) –
Used this with thyme, oregano, Licorice. comfrey then Calendra to combat bronchitis. It worked!
Gailpicard (verified owner) –
[]Thank you SO MUCH for doing what you do and helping folks learn what God has given to us as food and medicine.