Humulus lupulus
Humulus lupulus - An herb of Traditional European Medicine (TEM)
Humulus lupulus is a perennial plant with a stout root,
heart shaped leaves and cone-like flowers.
Hops have been used for centuries
in Traditional European Medicine (TEM)
for nervous system support and is still recognized
in pharmaceutical science today.
The benefits of Humulus lupulus
Humulus lupulus is traditionally used for nervous system support.
Humulus lupulus has a history of use in the treatment
of symptoms like agitation, restlessness, anxiety, insomnia,
nervous tension, and irritability.
Its modern use has been employed
in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder / ADHD.
Humulus lupulus has been scientifically proven
having calming & stress relieving effects.
As a result, it has a positive effect on the following complaints:
- sleeplessness (insomnia)
- restlessness, stress & anxiety
- feelings of depression
- convulsions & spasms
- attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder / ADHD
- female endocrine disturbances
Humulus lupulus - Pharmacological studies
A 2012 study found that hop extract has better sedation, pre-anesthetic
and anti-anxiety effects than diazepam (a prescription medication).
http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/medwelljournals/javaa/2012/2570-2575.pdf
sedation & anti-anxiety effects
http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/medwelljournals/javaa/2012/2570-2575.pdf
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22815680
https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Sedating+effects+of+Humulus+lupulus+L.+extracts.-a0153402767sedative effects & natural sleep aid
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22849837
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16860977
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25183509
http://www.sleepaidsreviews.com/hops.htmlstress, anxiety & depression
http://www.naturalhealthresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Hops-Humulus-lupulus-L.-Dry-Extract-May-Help-Alleviate-Anxiety-Depression-and-Stress.pdf
http://www.innerpath.com.au/matmed/herbs/Humulus_lupulus.htmrelaxant effects & spasmolytic / antispasmodic action
http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4103727attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder / ADHD
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/250879531_Hopfen_scheint_einige_Symptome_der_Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-Hyperaktivitatsstorung_ADHS_zu_verbessernfemale endocrine disturbances & menopausal symptoms
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388115000390
http://www.altmedrev.com/publications/8/2/190.pdf
Humulus lupulus - products
Hops flowers
Take 2 capsules (620mg), daily before bedtime.
http://www.naturesway.com/Product-Catalog/Hops-Flowers-100-Caps
Hops powder
Take 1-2 capsules, with liquid, before bedtime.
http://www.herbalremedyemporium.com/sleep-aids.html
sources
http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/medwelljournals/javaa/2012/2570-2575.pdf
http://medwelljournals.com/abstract/?doi=javaa.2012.2570.2575
http://www.naturalhealthresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Hops-Humulus-lupulus-L.-Dry-Extract-May-Help-Alleviate-Anxiety-Depression-and-Stress.pdf
http://www.innerpath.com.au/matmed/herbs/Humulus_lupulus.htm
http://extrahappiness.com/happiness/?p=4869
http://www.biotekna.com/index.php/2016/02/01/melcalin-hops-sedative-and-anti-inflammatory-properties/
http://pharmacologyonline.silae.it/files/newsletter/2010/vol1/82.Biren.pdf
http://online.snh.cc/files/2100/HTML/100hs_hops__humulus_lupulus.htm
http://www.phytodoc.de/heilpflanzen/hopfen
https://www.docjones.de/wirkstoffe/hopfen
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-856-HOPS.aspx?
http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4103727
http://www.altmedrev.com/publications/8/2/190.pdf
http://www.medicalhealthguide.com/herb/hops.htm
http://www.hopwater.com/files/documents/Scientific-Studies-Of-Hops-Health-Benefits%28MedicalHealthGuide%29.PDF
https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/hops-humulus-lupulus-i-and-beer-benefits-on-the-sleep-2167-0277-3-e102.php?aid=3693
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388115000390
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18308492
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22849837
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16860977
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16046089
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22815680
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25183509
https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Sedating+effects+of+Humulus+lupulus+L.+extracts.-a0153402767
https://www.drugs.com/npp/hops.html
https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/life-science/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant-profiler/humulus-lupulus.html
http://theherbalphysician.com/herbhops.html
http://www.herbalremedyemporium.com/sleep-aids.html
http://www.sleeppassport.com/herbs-for-sleep.html
http://www.flordis.co.za/ingredient/valeriana-officinalis-and-humulus-lupulus-valeriana-and-hops
http://www.flordis.co.za/product/redormin
http://www.pharmawiki.ch/wiki/index.php?wiki=Hopfen
http://www.heilpflanzen-online.com/heilpflanzen-a-z/hopfen.html
http://www.naturesway.com/Product-Catalog/Hops-Flowers-100-Caps