HOPS
| HOP, Humulus lupulus |
| Parts used: Female flower |
| Constituents: Bitters, Volatile oil, Flavonoids, B-complex, Magnesium, zinc, copper |
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| Actions |
Indications |
Sedative
Hypnotic |
Palpitations of neurogenic origins, nervous and irritable coughs, nervous dyspepsia, insomnia, neuralgia,
Anaphrodisiac in men, wet dreams. BHP specific, restlessness associated with nervous tension headache and/or indigestion |
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Soporific |
Sleep disorders i.e. nervous sleep disorders,
excitability, hyperactivity, chronic insomnia |
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Spasmolytic |
Irritable bowel syndrome, mucous colitis |
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Diuretic |
Dysmenorrhoea |
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Bitter tonic |
Anorexia |
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Antibacterial (topically) |
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Herbal extract,
10-20mL per week |
| Energetics: Bitter, pungent, astringent, cooling. Dosha: PK-V+ |
| Meridians: heart, pericardium, kidney, liver |
| Contraindications: Must not be used in people with depression |
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