Hello, dear friends.

Let's talk today about an unfairly forgotten plant - hop cones and its beneficial properties, and methods of use in treatment. I also only recently remembered him in a conversation about insomnia. And I immediately decided to discuss this topic.

This plant has been known in Rus' for a long time, since pre-Christian times. The god of fertility from the ancient Slavs, Yarilo, drew his power and strength from him. Hops both heal and amuse – everyone knows about its use in beer making.

The plant tolerates bad weather conditions well and grows quickly. Therefore, in Rus' it was customary to shower newlyweds with hops so that they would be cheerful, healthy, live in abundance and give birth to strong children. Today, very often the main thing for a future bride is wedding dresses, photos, and in those days the health of future children was valued above all else.

Treatment with these fruits was widespread in witchcraft: they protected against damage and the evil eye and were considered a good love spell. Medicinal properties They were described in Arabic manuscripts and dated back to the 13th century. These treatises described diuretics and blood cleansers.

In Europe, this amazing plant began to be used in the 4th century as a component in beer recipes. They started breeding it specifically in the 10th century, when brewing became very popular in Saxony, Bavaria and France.

Hop cones: beneficial properties, application

The fruits consist of thin petals, which are coated on the inside with hop flour. Hop meal is a golden powder with a bitter taste. This is its most valuable element - lipulin. In addition to lipulin, it contains a large amount of phenolic compounds and alkaloids, which give beer a special aroma and taste.

But not everything is used for treatment: only greenish cones are used, at the stage when the bracts cover it. Do not use unripe fruits - bright green in color and overripe ones - yellow-brown in color. They must be collected in a basket; in polyethylene bags they quickly heat up and “burn.” Real herbalists do not use the fruits themselves, but hop flour, which is obtained after drying and sifting the fruits. But using just a plant will also be correct, albeit less effective.

If you buy herbs at a pharmacy, pay attention to the packaging, which indicates the place of collection - herbalists advise using plants collected in the Altai Mountains.

In nature, there are two types of this plant - this is the common climbing hop, which is used for medicines, making beer and in traditional medicine and Japanese climbing plant, a purely ornamental plant.

Treatment. Application

The use of the plant used to be very extensive. Nowadays, too, herbalists have begun to return more to ancient recipes.

A decoction or water infusion has beneficial and therapeutic effect on the body: as an analgesic, sedative, anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, gentle laxative, anthelmintic and mild sleeping pill. Official medicine also uses its medicinal properties: it is part of valocordin, herbion, corvaldin, sedavit, urolesan.

Attention! The plant is toxic when used internally. It is necessary to strictly observe the dosage of drugs!

Insomnia

• For insomnia, it is best to use a herbal mixture: 2 tbsp. spoons of the collection (peppermint, hop cones, valerian root), pour 1 liter of boiling water. Let the broth brew, strain, cool and take half a glass before meals.
• As a child, my grandmother made me pillows from these fragrant fruits so that I would not have a headache and sleep better. Only this year's harvest was used for the pillows.
• Tea also acts as a sleeping pill: 1 tbsp. Pour a spoonful of hop cones into a glass of boiling water and leave for 15 minutes. Drinking two cups throughout the day has a calming, sedative effect; 1 cup, drunk before bed, is like a sleeping pill.

Joint pain

• For joint pain, pour a tablespoon of raw material with a glass of boiling water and let it brew. Then moisten a clean cotton cloth with the resulting solution and apply it to the sore joint.
• An ointment made from lard and dried, ground fruits helps with trophic ulcers. It can also be used to relieve pain from abscesses and bruises.

Cosmetics

• In order to get rid of oily shine on the face, I suggest preparing a decoction of 2 tbsp. spoons of ground cones and a glass of boiling water. Wipe your face before going to bed.
• Lotion made from parsley and hop cones is used to treat acne. To prepare it, take 2 tbsp. l. finely chopped parsley and 20 g of chopped cones and pour a glass of boiling water. Leave for 30 minutes, strain. Store lotion in the refrigerator. Lotions and compresses are made from the infusion. The lotion relieves inflammation and skin irritation well. Wipe the face morning and evening.
• To strengthen hair, an infusion of fruits is washed and rinsed.

Allergy

• To treat allergies of unknown nature, a herbal mixture is used: hawthorn, dog nettle herb, lemon balm, speedwell and hops in a ratio of 1:2:2:2:2. The indicated components (5 tbsp) are poured with boiling water (4 cups) and left for 10 minutes. Drink 50 ml per day before meals 3 times and the 4th time before bed.

Baking bread

• Hops have long been used in baking. Instead of yeast, hop starter was used. We now know that yeast negatively affects the intestines and often leads to dysbiosis. This does not happen when eating bread that is leavened with hops. If you eat this bread, you can get rid of indigestion, bloating, constipation and increased gas formation.

I suggest you watch the video on how to make hop leaven for bread. If you are interested in the recipe, the continuation of the recipe can be found from the author of the video. Or ask questions in the comments, I will be happy to answer.

Baths when tired

• If you are irritable, overexcited or tired, take a bath with the infusion of this miracle cure. To do this, prepare an infusion: 3 tbsp. l. Pour 3 cups of boiling water over the hop cones and let it brew for 15-20 minutes, strain. Add this infusion to a bath with warm water. Bath time is 10-15 minutes.

Diseases of the liver, kidneys, gall bladder

• These fruits are also used to treat cholecystitis and other diseases of the liver, gall bladder and kidneys. The infusion is prepared as follows: 3 tbsp. l. crushed raw materials, pour half a glass of alcohol. Infuse, shaking for 10 days in a dark place. It should be taken 3 times a day, adding 40 drops per glass of water.

Applications in other areas

• The fruits of the plant are used for cancerous tumors. The information is very rare, but it is there. On one herbalist’s blog I came across recipes where he uses both the fruits and roots of the plant to treat such diseases.
• I also came across information about using a decoction for breast enlargement. What is this myth or reality? It turns out that it is possible to enlarge the breasts, but not very significantly, and one must also remember that the use of drugs based on this plant leads to menstrual irregularities, hormonal disorders and other female diseases.
• Young shoots of the plant can be eaten, like asparagus.

This is interesting: The concepts of “tipsy” and “intoxicated” have nothing in common with the plant. Extract from the plant kills pathogenic bacteria, but does not prevent the development of yeast, which is involved in the process of alcohol fermentation. Beer is preserved with hops to prevent rapid souring, and as a side effect it has a specific smell. It is not the plant that harms our body in beer, but the alcohol.

If you still have some questions, you can watch an additional video about the benefits of this plant.

I wish you, dear ones, good health, restful sleep and let the gifts of nature help you maintain your beauty.

Common hop ( Humulus lupulus) is a perennial dioecious plant of the Cannabaceae family.

The stem is climbing, up to 7 m or more in length, hollow, tetrahedral, densely seated along the ribs with sharp hooked spines. The leaves are opposite, long-petiolate, very rough, with golden-yellow glands; the upper ones are often solid, the rest are palmately incised into 3, less often 5 pointed lobes.

Flowers are unisexual, axillary or apical. In female plants, the inflorescences are dense cones collected from 20-60 flowers. In the lower part of the cones, lupulin glands with bitter substances are formed in the cells.

Male inflorescences are highly branched leafless panicles. In forests, staminate (male) specimens are usually found.

The pollen is very light and can be carried by wind up to 3 km. The fruit is a single-seeded, brown, flattened nut, covered at the base with the remaining perianth.

It blooms from July to mid-August, the fruits ripen in August - September. Propagated by seeds and vegetatively (offshoots). Life expectancy is 15-20 years or more.

Distributed in almost all regions of the European part of the CIS, the Caucasus, Western and Eastern Siberia, the Far East and Central Asia.

Grows on moist and damp fertile soils in black-alder and oak-ash forests, in floodplains, in bushes and ravines. Prefers humus-rich soils.

Other names: curly hop, beer hop, hop blossom, hop cone.

Hops is a dioecious vine; its male and female inflorescences are located on different plants. Since “cones” without seeds are more valued in both brewing and medicine, only female plants are usually bred, propagated vegetatively.

Male plants do not form cones. A hop cone is a fruiting female inflorescence. During flowering, it looks like a small spikelet, almost a ball at the base of the leaves, yellowish-green in color.

Medicinal raw materials are hop cones. They are collected in initial stage ripening around mid-August.

It is best to start harvesting a few days before they are fully ripe, when they are still greenish-yellow (bright green indicates under-ripeness, and yellow-brown indicates over-ripeness).

It is also not recommended to collect cones with greatly enlarged and protruding scales: they contain many seeds and little lupulin substance. The cones are torn off (each separately) along with pedicels up to 2.5 cm long (cones without stems crumble when dried).

The collected raw materials must be quickly dried in the shade, spread out thin layer. Properly dried buds retain their natural color, aroma and elasticity.

Never hang hops in bunches like other herbs. In this case, the most valuable part of the raw material will crumble and disappear - lupulin, which remains after drying on the litter in the form of golden powder.

The shelf life of raw materials is 3 years. The smell of the raw materials is specific, hop-like, the taste is slightly tart. Sifting through a sieve produces a greenish-yellow powder (lupulin), the grains of which should be shiny, yellow or golden in color. It can be stored in jars and used in the same cases as hop infusion.

Chemical composition of medicinal raw materials

Hop cones contain lupulin, vitamins, essential oil, valeric and hop tannic acids, humulin, wax, choline, gum, trimethylamine.

Active ingredients: bitterness, resinous substances, humulone and lupulon, essential oil, minerals, flavonoids - essential components plants that, when combined, also provide the calming effect of hops.

Studies have shown that the bitter substance lupulin has a calming effect on the central nervous system in cases of insomnia, sexual excitability, and wet dreams.

In scientific homeopathy, hop cones are used together with other medicinal herbs for treatment urinary tract and kidneys, as an anti-inflammatory, diuretic and regulating mineral metabolism agent.

Numerous observations and experiences traditional medicine different countries indicate the calming, antispasmodic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of common hop cones.

Recent pharmacological data indicate that biologically active substances included in aqueous extracts from hop cones, vitamins, flavonoids and tannins have antiulcer, capillary-strengthening and analgesic properties, which are already used in the treatment of diseases of the skin and mucous membranes membranes accompanied by inflammatory lesions, allergic manifestations and itching.

Pharmacologists include hop cones in preparations medicinal plants, recommended as a sedative for cardiovascular diseases.

It has been established that herbal preparations of hops have a positive effect on metabolic processes in the human body, especially on the regulation of water, mineral and fat metabolism.

"Valocordin" - contains hop essential oil. It is used for insomnia, intestinal spasms, tachycardia, neuroses with increased excitability.

"Valosedan" - helps with neurosis-like conditions and neuroses. It is taken 2 to 3 times a day, a teaspoon.

The use of hop cones in folk medicine

Initially, hops were used as a blood purifier, choleretic and diuretic medicine. The famous physician Paracelsus recommended it for disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.

At the beginning of the 19th century. pharmacist Plankh introduced hop glands medical name- lupulin. He used hop glands in pills and powders in a single dose of 0.3–2.0 g as a sedative, and in ointments to treat abscesses and ulcers.

Due to the antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, decoctions of hop cones are used in the form of lotions and ointments to treat radiculitis, joint diseases, bruises, burns, frostbite, scabies, fungal skin infections, infected wounds and ulcers.

Traditional medicine recommends a decoction of hop flowers for cancer of the stomach, liver, and lungs. An infusion of the herb is used to improve vision, for diseases of the liver, gall and bladder, for dropsy, malaria, sometimes as an abortifacient. Hops are used to treat gonorrhea and helminthic infestations.

The peoples of Tibet use hops as a remedy for the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, lungs (abscesses, hemoptysis, etc.), as well as a cardiac and pain reliever.

Tibetan medicine believes that hops can cure cancer without recurrence. Lupulin paste is recommended to be applied to malignant ulcers. In Mongolian medicine, hops are known as a stimulant and tonic.

Hops are highly valued in Chinese medicine. Unlike Europeans, the Chinese do not use synthetic drugs for diseases of the central nervous system. Hops in China are the main raw material for manufacturing sedatives and headache relievers.

Pillows stuffed with hops are one of the most popular remedies for insomnia in China.

Along with the already indicated use in folk medicine, hops play a special role in the fight against menstrual irregularities and menopause.

To do this, make tea from hop cones (preparation is described below) or simply take a small amount of hop glands on the tip of a knife 2-3 times a day.

In case of early baldness, to strengthen hair, traditional medicine recommends washing your hair with an infusion or decoction of hop cones.

Hop cones - recipes for use

Hop cone tea: 2 teaspoons with the top of hop cones are poured into 1/4 liter of boiling water and left for about 15 minutes. Drink either 2 times a day, 1 cup as a sedative, or half an hour before bedtime, 1 cup as a sleeping pill. In the latter case, it is recommended to add 1 teaspoon of valerian root when preparing tea.

Infusion: Pour a glass of boiling water into a tablespoon of crushed common hop flowers and heat for a quarter of an hour in a water bath, then cool and drain through cheesecloth. Drink 0.25 cups three times a day before meals.

Decoction of hop cones: take 200 ml of boiling water; 1 tsp hop cones.
Pour boiling water over the cones and leave to boil for 20-30 minutes. Then strain and drink 3-4 times a day, 1/4 cup

Hop cone ointment: grind the hop cones into powder, take one tablespoon of powdered hop cones, grind the cones with one tablespoon of fresh butter or unsalted lard, mix everything well.

This ointment is used for inflammation of the joints, bruises, rheumatism, and gout as a pain reliever. The ointment is also rubbed into painful, inflamed joints.

Hop oil To prepare hop oil, take a half-liter glass jar and fill it with hop cones (which were ground in advance), then fill them to the top with olive oil.

Leave the mixture to infuse, and when the mixture settles, add oil. Place the container with the composition in a dark place for a week.

Don't forget to shake the contents of the jar every day. After straining the finished oil, leave it to stand for 3 days. The oil is ready for use. Most often it is used for rubbing female breast(for the development of mammary glands).

For breast enlargement, gently apply hop oil (2-3 drops) to a clean body in the décolleté area with massaging movements. During the procedure, you must try not to stretch the skin of the breast.

To strengthen hair, apply essential oil (1-2 drops) to a comb and comb your hair in different directions.

Enrichment cosmetics– mix hop essential oil (a few drops) with 10 g of base (various tonics, creams, gels and masks are used as a base). The procedure improves the renewal process of skin cells, smooths out fine wrinkles, increases tone and eliminates sagging, and prevents cell aging.

Tincture of hop cones in alcohol: take one part of crushed cones, four parts of vodka, mix, infuse this tincture for seven days in a glass jar, then filter.

Take 5 drops per tablespoon of water, before meals, twice a day, for insomnia.

Infusion of hop cones to eliminate dandruff: take four tablespoons of hops, pour half a liter of water, boil over low heat for about 10 minutes with the lid closed, leave for about 30 minutes, filter.

We use it to rinse all types of hair, several times a week. Hair becomes stronger, splits less, oily hair become more shiny.

Contraindications for common hops

Hops is a poisonous plant. In case of an overdose, general malaise, headache, nausea, vomiting, pain in the heart and shortness of breath may occur.

Some people may experience allergic reactions. Hop preparations are used only as directed and under medical supervision, are contraindicated during pregnancy, and should be avoided in case of depression.

Treatment of children under two years of age with any herbal remedies poses a potential danger.

Common hop is a perennial herbaceous plant that comes from the Cannabis family.

It is used as a decorative decoration for gardens and for use in medicinal purposes. Its stem is hollow, tetrahedral, curly, reaching up to 7 meters in height.

Leaves are long-petiolate, opposite. Flowers are axillary and unisexual. There are different types of female and male plants.

For females, the inflorescence is presented in the form of cones collected from 20-60 flowers. In male inflorescences, highly branched leafless panicles are observed.

Due to the presence of pollen on the cones, they are slightly sticky to the fingers and have a slightly bitter taste. The procurement of medicinal raw materials begins at the initial stage of ripening, approximately in the month of August.

The use of hop cones is widely used in folk and traditional medicine, where the medicinal components of the plant are included in many medicines.

Beneficial properties of hops and for what diseases it is used

Hop cones contain useful substances such as:

• tannic acid;
• flavonoids;
• essential oils;
• glycosides;
• wax;
• valeric acid;
• yellow pigment;
• potassium;
• calcium;
• magnesium;
• copper;
• phosphorus;
• aluminum;
• vitamins B2, B6, C, PP;
• zinc, etc.

This rich content has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, diuretic, analgesic and bactericidal effects. A decoction of hop cones has an excellent sedative and calming effect on the nervous system.

In addition, it is widely used for diseases of the female genital organs and menstrual irregularities. It can also be used to strengthen capillaries and in case of emerging pathological disorders of the bladder and kidneys.

Medicinal folk remedy from hop cones can be used for the following diseases:

• rheumatism;
• joint pain;
• radiculitis;
• depression and stress conditions;
• insomnia;
• neuroses;
• loss of appetite;
• decreased sex drive;
• gout;
• jaundice;
• neuralgia;
• liver and kidney diseases;
• rashes skin etc.

Folk recipes for decoctions of hop cones

• You need to mix 2 teaspoons of hop cones with a glass of boiling water. Let the broth brew for 15 minutes and take 1 cup 2 times a day. This remedy prevents the development of many diseases. It also has a calming effect and can be used in combination with valerian as a sleeping pill.
• Another decoction recipe is made from 1 teaspoon of cones diluted with 1 glass of boiling water, which is brought to a boil and left on the fire for another 20-30 minutes. After this time, the decoction is removed, filtered and taken 50 ml 3-4 times a day.
• To improve digestion, normalize the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, lower blood pressure and improve sleep, you can prepare this recipe for a decoction of hop cones. Take 1 tablespoon of medicinal raw material and 1 glass of boiling water. The presented components are mixed and placed to simmer in a steam bath. After 15 minutes, the resulting broth is removed, infused for another 15 minutes and filtered. You need to take half or one third of a glass 2-3 times a day an hour before meals.
• If joint pain occurs, this method of treatment can be used. The basis is 1 spoon of hop cones, which is filled with 1 glass of water. Next, put it on the fire and cook until the original volume is reduced to half. The resulting broth is infused and cooled. The already pre-filtered product is mixed with 3-4 tablespoons of Vaseline and the resulting homemade healing ointment applied to damaged areas of the skin for abrasions and bruises and to places where pain is localized.
• To strengthen the hair follicle and stimulate hair growth, it is permissible to use this recipe for a decoction of ordinary hops. To prepare, take 2 tablespoons of hop cones, which are poured into 1 liter clean water. The resulting mixture is brought to a boil, then infused for 20 minutes and filtered. The decoction can be used when applied to clean, washed hair as a rinse.
• To do this, you need to take 2 tablespoons of hop cones and pour 500 ml of boiling water over them. Next, let the medicinal solution brew for 1 hour, after the time has elapsed, strain and take according to the standard treatment regimen with a therapeutic course of no more than 1 week.
• To get rid of allergic reactions, it is possible to use complex treatment from a healthy herbal collection. The following decoction is made from 2 parts lemon balm, hop cones, “dog nettle” and 1 part hawthorn. All components are mixed together and poured with boiling water in the amount of 4 glasses. Next, the resulting solution is infused, divided into 3-4 doses and drunk throughout the day.

• Before using the medicinal part of the plant, you must consult a doctor to prevent the risk of complications and pathological disorders.
• During treatment, if the specified dosages are not observed, side effects may occur in the form of nausea, vomiting or pain in the abdominal area. To avoid the development of such a circumstance, it is necessary to adhere to the doctor’s recommendations.
• For medicinal purposes, only female cones can be used. They can be distinguished from male ones by their flowers being solitary or presented in the form of racemes. Male cones are collected in panicles on thin stalks.
• When harvesting, it is not recommended to collect cones that have an increase in scales. Also, before picking the medicinal part of the hop, you need to make sure that the collection occurs together with the peduncle, otherwise the cone without it will quickly fall off.
• The raw materials need to be dried in the shade, having first been spread in a thin layer on the litter. The shelf life of the medicinal ingredient is 3 years.
• The use of prepared decoctions of hop cones is widespread in the field of cosmetology. So, to eliminate oily shine on the face, it is permissible to use 2 tablespoons of the decoction diluted with 250 ml boiled water. You just need to wipe your face with the resulting solution. To achieve a general strengthening effect, it is permissible to use a bath using a concentrated solution of the decoction (3 tablespoons of the remedy per glass of water). You can take such water procedures for no more than 10 minutes.

Contraindications to the use of medicinal plants

A decoction made from hop cones is not recommended for pregnant women and nursing mothers. Also, children under 2 years of age pose a potential danger, so it is worth limiting a young child from the medicinal effects of this plant.

khmil, khmelitsa, bitter, tsvil

A widespread plant, cultivated in industrial scale for the brewing industry. In folk medicine it is used as a sedative, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory agent. Natural estrogen.

Name in Latin: Humulus lupulus L.

Name in English: Hops ordinary

Family: Hemp

The culture's distribution area is extremely wide. Common hops grow everywhere, with the exception of the North Pole and hot steppe regions. They're not ripping him off for medicinal activity, but for the characteristic taste and color imparted by the fruits to beer. But the medicinal properties and contraindications of hop cones have been studied by science. The plant is used in official and folk medicine.

Features of common hops

The crop belongs to the Hemp family along with Japanese hops. The latter grows in limited areas of Japan and the Far East, does not have medicinal properties and is grown as an ornamental crop.

The name comes from the Latin “humus”, which means “earth”. The plant is characterized as crawling along the ground until the vine finds support, after which it entwines it completely. The species name includes the term “lupulus,” which means “wolf.” Defines the crop as an aggressive loach that entwines other plants and strangles them, often causing them to die due to lack of sunlight and air.

Male flowers Female flowers
Inferiority

Description

Climbing hop is a perennial vine with a powerful rhizome. It grows up to three meters deep, fleshy, straight, light brown on the outside and white on the inside. Horizontal shoots grow from numerous buds, giving rise to new, young vine-stems.

Common hops. Botanical illustration from the book “Köhler’s Medizinal-Pflanzen”, 1887.

Every year in winter the shoots die off, but in the spring they grow back from the “buds” of the root. The stems creep along the ground, are long, usually grow up to five to seven meters, but there is evidence of shoots lasting up to eighteen meters. The stems are hollow inside, the surface is covered with T-shaped frequent spines. Visually, the shoots are hexagonal and dark green in color.

Leaves grow from the petioles along the stem. When the soil is sufficiently moist, they are large, with a heart-shaped base, three- or five-lobed, with a carved edge edged with sharp teeth. The outer surface of the sheets is rough, rich green in color. The inner one is lighter, with pronounced glands and sparse spines located along the entire plane of the leaf.

The flowering period begins in June and lasts up to two months. What hops look like at this time is well known to visitors to parks and squares, where the crop is often grown as a decorative or hedge. The liana is covered with numerous flowers, which on one bush differ significantly from each other. Some of the flowers are collected in panicles; they are small and green. The other part of the flowers is larger, they are collected in complex inflorescences, like scaly cones.

The difference is due to the gender of the flowers, among which the “panicles” are male, and the “cones” are female. It is from the latter that in August and September hop fruits are formed in the form of small nuts, flattened on the sides and as if sprinkled with yellow “powder” secreted by special glands of the fruit.

Distribution and cultivation

Hops are an unpretentious plant. It only needs well-moistened soil, on which it grows in any direction. IN natural environment it is found on river banks, in damp forests, in swampy areas and bushes. In Russia it grows from Western Siberia to the Caucasus and is cultivated on an industrial scale for the brewing industry.

It is planted in gardens and parks as an aesthetic, undemanding and fast-growing crop. Due to the fact that the stems die off annually, the plant does not cause significant harm to perennial neighboring crops. In summer cottages it is planted along hedges for decorative purposes. The culture propagates by petioles, which grow well in slightly shaded places.

Collection and preparation

The beneficial properties of hops are determined by the composition of its fruits. Cones are collected in August, while they are at the ripening stage. Fully ripened fruits are unsuitable for use, as they crumble after drying. The cones are picked by hand, close to the receptacles, and poured loosely into baskets for transportation.

Dry hop seeds in the shade, in well-ventilated areas at normal temperature. The duration of the preparation is short; the readiness of the raw material is checked by bending the cone. If the rod inside bursts with a characteristic sound, the raw material is ready. It is placed in bales or bags and compacted well. Breathable containers are used for storage. The finished raw material has a weak, pleasant odor and bitter taste.

Composition and properties

The composition of beer hop cones has been studied quite well. The main interest is the “yellow pollen” produced by glands on the walls of the fruit. It is called lupulin and includes up to seventy percent resinous substances, up to five percent bitterness and about two percent essential oil. Lupulin contains organic acids, yellow coloring matter, choline - natural stimulant gallbladder activity.

Industrial harvesting of hop cones is often carried out for the purpose of storing lupulin. In this case, the “pollen” is simply sown from the fruit through sieves. The substance is a mixture of nitrogen-containing elements, resins and ash. In progress heat treatment breaks down into humulin, an antibacterial substance with a bitter taste. And lupulon is a natural antioxidant with preservative properties.

These qualities of lupulin are widely used in brewing. It is humulin and lupulon that give beer its bitter taste and help it stay fresh longer. Without heat treatment, lupulin is toxic and can cause poisoning in humans.

Hop cone oil is rich in esters, up to three percent in volume, hop resins, gum and bitter substances. It contains acids, vitamins A and PP, thiamine and choline - biologically active complex, used by manufacturers of dietary supplements as the basis for food additives.

Application of hops

In the twentieth century, the medicinal properties of hops were studied for medicinal purposes. As a result of the study European specialists Estrogenic activity of the raw materials was revealed. The experiment was carried out according to the Allen-Doisy method using castrated rats and infantile mice. When dry extract of common hops was introduced into food and drink, an estrogenic effect was observed in eighty percent of experimental animals.

Characteristic changes in the genitals were observed: the mucous membrane of the uterus of female individuals increased, the vaginal lining became covered with mucus, characteristic of active work reproductive system. The weight of the genitalia in males increased 2.7 times, and manifestations of estrus were observed. This allowed us to draw conclusions about the hormonal activity of the essential compounds that make up hop cones. This is also evidenced by the fact that women involved in the procurement and processing of medicinal raw materials experience menstrual irregularities.

However, there are no direct recommendations for the use of hop cone decoction in gynecology. The fact is that huge dosages of the drug were used in experimental rats and mice - from ten to forty milligrams per animal.

The use of hops in humans in doses appropriate to their weight and capable of demonstrating any estrogenic effect is not possible. Therefore, using the plant during menopause to relieve symptoms or for breast enlargement is not a justified or scientifically supported practice.

The opinion that beer promotes bust growth, stimulates weight loss or causes satiety is also untrue. male body female hormones. The amount of lupulin used in beer is so insignificant that it has no effect on the human body.

Official medicine offers completely different possibilities for using medicinal raw materials. Similar aspects of the use of hop cones in folk medicine can be traced in the works of herbalist Mikhail Nosal, collections on medicinal plants by V.P. Makhlayuk and V.I. Popova.

• Gastrointestinal diseases and genitourinary system. To stimulate appetite, an infusion of medicinal raw materials is used. It improves digestion, relieves pain during attacks of gastritis, has a choleretic effect in diseases of the liver and gall bladder, and demonstrates an anti-inflammatory effect in cystitis and kidney diseases.
• Insomnia, stress. The most widespread use of the drug is as a sedative infusion that normalizes sleep and reduces excitability. Hops are present in most natural herbal remedies for nervous tension from pharmaceutical production.
• Dermatology, trauma. An ointment based on hop cones is used externally. The product has some analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, so it is recommended for healing wounds, abscesses in diabetes, painful bruises, skin inflammation and acne. There is an analgesic effect for pain of a rheumatoid and gouty nature, and for varicose veins.
• Cosmetology. Hop cones are used for hair as a remedy for baldness, to stimulate hair growth, and to activate dormant hair follicles. The decoction helps in the fight against dandruff.

In each case, water is used, alcohol infusion or a steam of hop cones.

Infusion for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys

Used for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract with impaired bile flow and severe pain. Recommended for hepatitis. Instead of infusion, lupulin powder itself can be used. Herbalist and herbalist Mikhail Nosal recommends taking it three times a day on the tip of a knife (0.3 grams each). But it is important to consider that lupulin powder is toxic and can cause signs of poisoning.

Preparation

1. Pour the raw materials into a thermos. Use two tablespoons.
2. Leave for four hours.
3. Strain.

You should take a quarter glass three times a day, fifteen minutes before meals.

Tincture for insomnia

Instructions for using hop cones for insomnia include recommendations for making an alcohol tincture or “sleeping pad” from herbs. In the latter case, you need to collect lemon balm, mint, and motherwort herbs in a fabric bag, add hop inflorescences, and sew up the bag. Place it next to your pillow for deeper and more restful sleep. According to reviews, alcohol tincture is just as effective, but acts faster.

Preparation

1. Place hop cones in a jar up to a quarter of the capacity.
2. Pour vodka down the neck.
3. Leave it to brew for a week.
4. Strain.

The product should be taken twice a day, five drops diluted in a spoonful of water. The last dose is taken before bedtime.

Pain relieving ointment

Preparation

1. Grind the hop cones into powder. Use a tablespoon of raw material.
2. Rub with butter or rendered lard. Use a tablespoon of fat component.

Apply the ointment to the affected areas, rubbing lightly.

Hair growth steam

To stimulate hair growth, prevent baldness and as a remedy for dandruff, water vapor of hop cones is used.

Preparation

1. Place the raw materials in the container. Use four tablespoons.
2. Pour two hundred milliliters of boiling water.
3. Leave it covered for four hours.
4. Strain.

Apply to the hair roots half an hour before washing your hair, rubbing into the skin. After using shampoo and conditioner, rinse your hair well and rinse with the remaining steam.

Hop cones have no contraindications for external use. They serve as a good cosmetic nutrient and disinfectant and demonstrate a wound healing effect. But when taken orally, it is important to observe the dosage and take into account the toxicity of the main active component. With a single dose of one or two grams of lupulin, symptoms of poisoning are likely: headache, nausea, vomiting.

The benefits of many medicinal plants are recognized by official medicine; they are often used in pharmacology. One of these natural treasures is hop cones; both traditional healers and doctors are aware of their medicinal properties and contraindications. What diseases do hop cones help with? How should they be used correctly?

Medicinal properties

The unique healing properties of hop cones and grass are explained by their composition, which contains beneficial microelements in large quantities. Hop cones are rich in essential oils, zinc, potassium, and iodine. They contain ascorbic and nicotinic acid, B vitamins, tannin, organic acids.

Effect of hops on the body:

• anti-inflammatory, analgesic;
• sedative;
• rejuvenating;
• helps cope with allergies;
• improves the condition of blood vessels;
• normalizes metabolism.

Hops are used to prepare diuretics, disinfectants, sedatives, the plant helps to cope with joint pathologies, effectively eliminates bruises, burns, frostbite. Hop cones are effective for many dermatological diseases– fungus, ulcers, poorly healing wounds.

Important! Hops contain xanthohumol, a valuable substance that prevents the growth of malignant tumors. Scientists also call this component an effective anti-HIV-1 agent.

Hops are useful for men - preparations based on it increase sexual stamina and prevent premature ejaculation.

Cones need to be harvested from late August to mid-October, healing properties Only inflorescences with a yellow and greenish tint have them; brown ones will crumble during drying. Raw materials should be dried in the shade on outdoors, store in paper bags for 12 months.

Indications and contraindications

The scope of use of hop cones is quite diverse; they are used in the treatment of diseases of the nervous, cardiovascular, and genitourinary systems, and improve the functioning of the digestive tract.

Indications for use:

• nervous fatigue, frequent stress, insomnia;
• diseases of the heart, gallbladder vessels, liver;
• severe swelling, poor urine flow;
• pathologies of the genitourinary system;
• gastritis.

Hops are good for motion sickness, seasickness, the plant accelerates the regeneration process, cleanses and rejuvenates the body.

Hops are a useful and healing plant, but poisonous. You should know not only what the pine cones are used for, but in what cases it is contraindicated to take them. Components of infertility can accumulate in the body, so you should definitely take breaks during treatment; therapy can be carried out for no more than 1 month.

Preparations based on hops are contraindicated during pregnancy, during breastfeeding, with increased estrogen levels, polyps, tumors, endometriosis. Hop cones are not used for children under three years of age. A pillow filled with hops should not be used by asthmatics or during asthma attacks.

Hop poisoning is characterized by nausea with frequent bouts of vomiting, abdominal pain, and dizziness. Individual intolerance manifests itself in the form of severe allergic reactions. Exceeding the dosage for heart diseases can result in pressure surges and heart rhythm disturbances.

Benefits for women

Common hops are very useful for women - the plant normalizes hormonal levels and is widely used in cosmetology to get rid of acne and prevent aging. Girls especially appreciate its healing properties for hair - they strengthen hair, help get rid of alopecia at an early stage, have therapeutic effect on the scalp.

Thanks to flavonoids, which are found in hop cones, they slow down the process of carbohydrate breakdown, regulate blood sugar and insulin levels, and speed up metabolism. Nutritionists recommend including drinks based on this healing plant in their diet for women who want to lose extra pounds.

Hops are an effective and affordable remedy for breast enlargement, since they contain phytoestrogens, which activate the synthesis of female sex hormones. Pour 10 g of raw material into 270 ml of boiling water, after 10 minutes pour the infusion into a thermos and leave overnight. Drink 110 ml three times a day half an hour before meals. A noticeable result will appear after 4 weeks, after which you need to take a break for a month.

Important! Before you start taking hops internally, you must undergo hormonal tests.

It is safer to use hop oil to enlarge the bust - pour 150 ml of olive or sesame oil into 30-40 g of cones, put them in a dark room for a week. Strain and lubricate clean skin once a day for a month. During use, menstrual irregularities and heavy vaginal discharge may occur.

At the first signs of baldness, you need to prepare a hop decoction - pour 280 ml of 7 g of raw materials, simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Cool and rub into scalp an hour before washing your hair. This medicine can be added to the bath to reduce the manifestations of rheumatism and paralysis, only the amount of each component should be increased by 4-6 times.

Hops contain natural estrogen and help reduce menopause. But the beneficial hormone is contained only in fresh buds. Finely chop 3 g of fruit, pour 260 ml of boiling water, wrap, leave for 50–60 minutes. Strain, take 20 ml 4 times before meals.

For soothing baths and douching for gynecological pathologies, you can prepare a decoction of 60 g of hop buds and 1 liter of boiling water, cook the mixture in a steam bath for 20 minutes.

Recipes with hop cones

In folk medicine, decoctions, teas, infusions, tinctures are prepared from dry hops; the products are used externally and internally.

In case of overstrain or insomnia, hop tea will help - brew 3 g of finely chopped raw materials with 240 ml of boiling water, leave for a quarter of an hour, drink 40-50 minutes before bedtime.

The tincture helps with panic attacks, migraine attacks, anxiety - pour 120 ml of alcohol into 30 g of crushed cones, put them in a dark room for 7 days. To eliminate nervous pathologies, take 5 drops of the medicine 3 times a day, dilute in 40 ml of water. This medicine helps with gallbladder dyskinesia.

To prepare the ointment, you need to grind 20 g of hop cones into powder, add 80 g of lanolin or melted pork fat, mix, and store in the refrigerator. Use for psoriasis, bruises, neuralgia.

How to take hops for various diseases:

1. Hops are an excellent diuretic that is used for kidney problems and bladder. Pour 1 liter of water into 12 g of cones and simmer for 20 minutes. Drink the strained medicine 55 ml 3 times a day before meals, wash down with warm water.
2. For cystitis, pour 500 ml of boiling water over 12 g of raw material, leave in a sealed container for an hour, filter. Take 55 ml of infusion before each meal, and 50 ml before bed. The inflammation will disappear within 6-7 days.
3. Hepatitis, scrofula – brew 250 ml of boiling water, 10 g of hop cones, leave for 8 hours. Take 15 ml infusion 3 times a day.

Important! Hop fruits are included in Valocordin - this drug is prescribed for heart pain, poor sleep quality, and psychosomatic disorders. They are also present in Urolesan - the medicine is intended for the treatment of kidney and liver pathologies.

Medicinal infusions based on hops

For heart failure, you need to mix 40 g of motherwort, hawthorn inflorescences, and hop cones. Brew 5 g of the mixture with 240 ml of boiling water, strain after half an hour, drink all the medicine in 1 day in equal portions.

Composition of the soothing collection:

• elecampane and sweet clover root;
• hop cones;
• mint and lemon balm leaves;
• rosemary.

Mix 25 g of each component, brew 10 g in 500 ml of boiling water, cool, drink throughout the day.

To people old age You can prepare a strengthening agent - mix 40 g of hop cones and motherwort, add 20 g of mint leaves. Pour 10 g of the mixture into a thermos, brew 600 ml of boiling water, and leave overnight. Strain, consume 110 ml three times a day.

Antifungal agent - mix 30 g of burdock root and hop heads, add 10 g of calendula inflorescences, pour the mixture into 1 liter of water, simmer over low heat for 1 hour. Add Vaseline to the cooled mass until a homogeneous thick substance is obtained. Apply the product to the affected areas every 3 days. Duration of therapy is 2 weeks.

Hops is a unique plant that helps get rid of many serious diseases, is effective in fighting and preventing cancer, and has a rejuvenating effect. But it should be remembered that it is poisonous - during treatment the dosage should be observed, and be sure to take breaks in therapy.

Compound

• Vitamins B, C, PP;
• Anthocyanides;
• Waxes;
• Bitterness;
• Essential oils;
• Gum;
• Thiamine;
• Choline;
• Bioflavonoids;
• Hop resins;
• Catechins;

• Reduce foci of inflammation;
• Strengthens vascular walls;
• Slow down the aging of the body;
• Relieves painful sensations.

• Nausea and gagging;
• Migraines;
• Attacks of tachycardia;
• Allergic manifestations;
• Symptoms of intoxication;
• Fainting;

Are there any contraindications?

• Hypotension;
• Preschool age.

Healthy recipes

Hops tea

Infusion

• Heat for a quarter of an hour;

Phytonaste with hops

• Pour the mixture into a thermos;
• Leave for at least an hour;
• Dosage – 50 ml;

Reviews

Alexey, 49 years old:

Vyacheslav, 45 years old:

The medicinal properties and contraindications of hop cones were known back in the last century, when the demand for products with this component increased sharply. In folk medicine, it is more often used for almost all diseases, but in traditional treatment they are useful and miraculous only due to several aspects.

Hop fruits can be considered as an unusual composition of beneficial properties. The bud contains substances such as flavonoids, bitter components, waxes, myrcene, gums, farnesene, caryophyllene and tannins. In a smaller proportion there are pigments, ascorbic acid and active biological compounds.

Hop cones: beneficial properties and contraindications

Hops are known for their central role in brewing, but did you know that they are actually a form of herbal medicine that has been used since ancient times? Hops are believed to have originated in Egypt, and were already described as a “salad plant” in the first century BC.

However, hops add a unique bitterness to beer along with various tarry aromas that enhance the foam - and this is what makes them so popular among brewers. This is the flower of the hop plant (sometimes called cones because they resemble pine cones), often confused with the vine of wildflower plants, but this is a mistake.

The iso-alpha acid and xanthohumol compositions of hops have shown moderate antiviral activity against several viruses, including cytomegalovirus, herpes, rhinovirus, and others. Research also shows that xanthohumol is an effective anti-infective agent against microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and even malarial protozoa. It has been shown to inhibit the gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus mutans.

• Anti-inflammatory effect

Hops are known to have an anti-inflammatory effect. One study found that hops extract had anti-inflammatory effects in arthritic mice, and scientists suggest that it may be "a useful agent for intervention strategies targeting inflammatory disorders and/or inflammatory pain." In other words, this is beautiful and cheap remedy to relieve pain and stop inflammatory processes in the body.

• Allergy

Hops extracts have been found to significantly reduce both nosebleed, and sneezing in allergy sufferers, suggesting that they may be effective in relieving allergy symptoms. If flowering plants cause redness and swelling, you can inhale the aroma of hops - the symptoms will become less severe.

• Anti-cancer properties

Xanthohumol from hops has also shown anti-cancer effects against breast cancer cells, liver cancer cells, cancer cells prostate gland and cellular formations of lymphoma.

• Insomnia

Hops extracts are most widely known for their calming effects (and it is said that pillows filled with hops were once used to help people fall asleep).

According to one study, hops resin increases the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter known for its inhibitory effect on nerve endings, mainly helping them calm down. Those researchers reported:

“A 2 mg concentration of hop extract was effective in reducing nighttime activity in the circadian rhythm of activity. Based on this, the administration of the non-alcoholic beer plant was recommended due to the hop content in the product due to the subsequent sedative effect that would be beneficial for night sleep.”

A separate meta-analysis found that 12 studies reported that valerian alone or in combination with hops improved sleep quality and reduced the time it took to fall asleep.

Hop cones: what are they used for?

Hop plant extracts may suppress anxiety, irritability and nervousness. They were also used for wide range other purposes:

• to prevent hair loss;
• to combat anorexia, as a digestive and diuretic component;
• as an anaphrodisiac;
• to solve gynecological complications.

Its essential oils are also widely used in perfumes, cereals, beverages and tobacco. Hops in the form of tea were also recommended to older people as a kind of drink for insomnia.

Based on night sleep atynography, sleep latency decreased to approximately 12.01 ± 1.19 min compared to the control group (20.50 ± 4.21 min), total activity decreased to 5284.78 ± 836.99 impulses compared to control (7258.78 ± 898.8), and anxiety decreased to 18.09 ± 3.8 compared to control (20.69 ± 2.14). The study concluded that "moderate consumption of non-alcoholic beer will promote nighttime rest, particularly its hop components."

It is also known that the bitterness of hops is extracted by cold pressing, and it is used to awaken the appetite. In medicine, it is used to treat patients with anorexia, and also in the form of IVs so that patients can feed themselves. In the worst case scenario, feeding occurs through tubes. This method is also very common in home folk medicine when you need to feed a patient.

It is useful for women to consume hops if they have problems with the menstrual cycle in order to restore normal hormonal balance. For cystitis, they also drink tea and tinctures of water.

Hop cones for bust enlargement - how does it work?

Hop cones contain an interesting hormone - PN8, which is considered the richest compared to others in terms of estrogen content. The female hormone is present in it as a cellular level compound, and when it enters a woman’s body, it is completely broken down, enriching the stem structures of cells. This process can be compared to taking hormonal pills, but hops completely replace this need. Needless to say that it is beneficial for women to drink more glasses of beer than for men?

Essential oils from cones enter the bloodstream, soothe and protect the lymph nodes responsible for the preservation of female hormones. Hops enlarges the mammary glands, the skin of the breast and internal tissues become more elastic and beautiful. The shape of the breast is restored, especially after prolonged breastfeeding. Hop cones are used in the form of a tincture.

1. Take 1 spoon of pine cones.
2. Pour a glass of boiling water.
3. Leave for 9-10 hours.
4. The tincture should be in a dark and warm place.
5. It is advisable to place the tincture in a thermos.
6. Take ½ spoon of tincture half an hour before meals.
7. Three times a day, course up to 3-4 weeks.

It is worth noting that the taste of the drink is not very pleasant, although it helps in the first 2-3 months, so it is better to extend the course. If you are satisfied with the results, take a break. Then you can maintain them for a year until the breast itself becomes full and recovers.

Once in the blood, phytoestrogen immediately affects the lymph nodes on the side of the mammary glands. This is something that can be affected after having a baby and breastfeeding. Hormones along with thyroid gland will return to normal, and the woman will feel the menstrual cycle normalizing. Women also use hop oil, although they cannot drink it for a long time, only one month. The result is not the same as from the tincture, but one-time use does not pose any threat to health.

Hop cones for hair - the best masks to use

Hop cones help hair recover and strengthen the strength and structure of the hair. In cosmetology and folk medicine, hop cones were often used to give volume and a golden hue to hair. Hair begins to grow faster, volume increases due to the influx of nutrients, and thickness due to blood flow, which is enhanced by the bitter components of hops. It also has a special specific effect:

• Restores hair;
• Strengthens follicles;
• Gives silkiness and shine;
• Reduces the secretion of sebaceous glands;
• Removes dandruff and oily residues from the scalp;
• Fights hair loss;
• Great for fighting psoriasis and fungus.

There are no special contraindications for use, since hops are considered a health plant. But there are precautions for blondes and owners light shades hair. Dyed hair are also washed off, so the hops are applied to an inconspicuous strand. The duration of the healing course lasts only 15 procedures, no more and no less. This is followed by a break for several weeks, after which you can resume hop masks for 2 weeks.

When using hops, do not use a hair dryer, as it dries your hair to the point of dryness and sometimes brittleness.

1. Decoction. If you use hop decoctions, it is better to cook them as follows. Take 2 large spoons of hop cones and add a liter of water. Boil it. After 25 minutes, remove from heat and rinse hair with cooled product after washing.
2. Tincture. The previously described recipe is not suitable for use on hair. Therefore, we take 30 g of cones and fill it with warm water. Without draining the liquid, pour the resulting tincture into your hair from the carafe. Rub lightly into the scalp, do not rinse.
3. Hops with calendula and sea buckthorn. An excellent herbal mixture for hair treatment. We collect all the ingredients and dry them, then pour boiling water over them. You need to strain it twice and use it within a month. Apply to hair, do not rinse.

Hop cones can also be combined with other plants, herbs, and more. There are special professional shampoos with burdock root and hop cones, used once a week. In the pharmacy you can find a set with hair balm of the same series.

Hop cones for men - how can they be useful?

For men, as you know, drinks with hops and the product containing other properties are not very useful, since consuming hops increases female hormone in the blood, roundness is acquired female figure, the ability to conceive is lost. Such compositions can be used in moderation, and also sometimes in other cases if men need to restore the functions of the genital organs.

To increase potency, they drink not beer, but hops. pure form, because you won’t use a lot of it, and the result will be much better. So, how to prepare the hop solution, and how to consume it?

1. The hop collection is dried and poured with boiling water.
2. 250 ml of water is enough for a week's decoction.
3. Leave for about 5-7 hours.
4. Use only for erectile dysfunction, not of a therapeutic type, but for fatigue and general weakness.
5. The decoction should be drunk 3 tablespoons a day 1 hour before meals, in the morning on an empty stomach.
6. It is not recommended to mix hops with alcohol and tobacco.
7. Whenever possible, check the effect of the herbs.

During the first month, you need to avoid fatty and salty foods, then all the fluid will be removed from the body, and the hops will begin to have a better effect.

If a man suffers from problems related to the functioning of the genital organs, he should immediately consult a doctor, and only then make diagnoses, engage in treatment and take folk remedies. Of course, herbs can only be additional means, which enhance the effect of basic drugs.

However, hop cones are very useful for many women and men, children and adolescents as an aid to recuperation, mental capacity, cosmetic care for face and body skin, hair and more. Hops restore strength well, calm you down and allow you to quickly go to sleep. Children add it to their bath tinctures to heal wounds. Adults also love baths with hop extracts - they relax and cleanse the pores. It is thanks to such unusual qualities and properties that hop cones began to be used in traditional medicine and local cosmetology.

Hops are the main component of beer, and the plant itself may seem to have a negative effect on sexual performance. However, if you use and prepare the buds according to the recommendations given in the recipes, hops will be useful for potency. It is important to adhere to the indicated dosages, because the substances contained in the composition can provoke negative reactions in the body.

Compound

The main useful part of a climbing vine is its cones. They contain:

• Vitamins B, C, PP;
• Anthocyanides;
• Waxes;
• Bitterness;
• Essential oils;
• Gum;
• Thiamine;
• Choline;
• Bioflavonoids;
• Hop resins;
• Catechins;
• Acids – nicotinic, ascorbic, phenolcarbonic, valerian.

Hops: benefits and harm for men

A man’s sexual viability depends on a number of factors, among which may be simple fatigue or general malaise.

Hop cones have the following positive effects on the body:

• Coping with nervous excitability;
• Normalize sleep, help in the fight against neuroses;
• Included in complex treatment diseases of the digestive system;
• Helps in the treatment of heart and vascular diseases;
• Improves the functioning of the reproductive and urinary systems;
• Have a beneficial effect on the skin and hair;
• Activate the process of cellular regeneration;
• Reduce foci of inflammation;
• Suppress the activity of pathogenic microorganisms;
• Strengthens vascular walls;
• They counteract the formation of blood clots due to their ability to thin the blood;
• Slow down the aging of the body;
• Relieves painful sensations.

Hop cones can be purchased at the pharmacy, but to get a guaranteed environmentally friendly product, it is better to collect them yourself. It is important that the plant is located away from industrial enterprises and polluted areas, as it is distinguished by its ability to absorb all harmful environmental substances.

Drug recipes indicate dosages that should not be exceeded. Otherwise, side effects occur:

• Nausea and gagging;
• Migraines;
• Attacks of tachycardia;
• Allergic manifestations;
• Symptoms of intoxication;
• Fainting;
• Impaired coordination of movements;
• Feeling of chronic fatigue.

Are there any contraindications?

IMPORTANT!!! Contraindications to the use of products based on hop cones:

• Hypersensitivity to the components of the composition;
• High stomach acidity;
• Hypotension;
• Predisposition to obesity;
• Preschool age.

In the presence of benign and malignant tumors, it is necessary to abandon this form of treatment - the substances contained in the plant activate the process of tumor growth.

How does hops affect potency?

Hops prepared in a special way affect potency by activating testosterone production. This sex hormone is responsible for erectile function, the ability to experience sexual desire and physiological arousal.

In addition, drugs with the plant have a calming effect, therefore they are recommended for men suffering from premature ejaculation. Thanks to the sedative effect, fears and anxiety that interfere with a full-fledged act of intimacy are reduced.

Healthy recipes

Most often, in the fight against sexual weakness, hops are used as part of complex preparations. Tea made from a plant that increases male strength is also useful.

Hops tea

During the cooking process, hop cones must first be chopped with a knife to restore potency. Next steps to obtain healing tea:

• Take 15 g of raw materials and pour into a heat-resistant container;
• Add 250 ml of just boiled water;
• Place over low heat and cook for 7 minutes;
• Turn off the gas and wait until it cools down to a warm state;
• Drink 2-3 times a day, 100 ml;
• The duration of treatment is no more than 1.5 months.

Infusion

The most common infusion of hops and other herbs is quite effective in combating early ejaculation. Regular consumption of the drink helps prolong sexual intercourse. To prepare the product, you need:

• Make a collection of 20 g of hop cones, 40 g of motherwort herb, 30 g of yarrow and plantain leaves; 10 g of dried rose hips, St. John's wort, valerian roots, 5 g of thyme;
• Pour 15 g of the mixture with 2 cups of boiling water;
• Pour water into a large bowl, wait until it boils, place the container with the product in it;
• Heat for a quarter of an hour;
• Drink 2/3 glass three times a day;
• Therapeutic course – 15 days.

Phytonaste with hops

The following infusion has a stimulating effect:

• Mix hop cones, leuzea, elecampane root, yarrow, wormwood, birch buds, celandine, St. John's wort, and string in equal proportions;
• Each plant requires 1 tablespoon;
• Pour the mixture into a thermos;
• Pour in 0.5 liters of hot water;
• Leave for at least an hour;
• Take three times a day before each main meal;
• Dosage – 50 ml;
• Duration of therapy is 2 months.

Reviews

According to reviews from men, the effectiveness of hops was especially pronounced in cases of problems with early ejaculation. Hop tea did not help everyone, however, it is important to remember that natural preparations are perceived differently by each body, so indeed, in some cases, this or that folk remedy may not have an effect.

Information about side effects also occurs, however, it can be assumed that such comments were left by authors who did not comply with the prescribed dosages or who extended the course of treatment for a period exceeding the norm.

Alexey, 49 years old:“I was faced with a decrease in potency due to the position of a middle manager. Pressure from above, combined with management of subordinates, turned out to be a strong stress factor. I began to notice that interruptions and punctures were starting to occur more and more often. I started drinking tea made from hop cones, changed my diet, and bought Thor’s Hammer (dietary supplement) on the advice of a friend... The situation began to improve.”

Vyacheslav, 45 years old:“I noticed that over the course of several months, potency has been steadily decreasing, and the erection has become less strong. To begin with, I tried drinking a complex mixture, hops, valerian, string, motherwort. I immediately mixed the herbs, and now I’m just brewing them. It’s difficult to say that we have completely overcome the problem, but there are definitely positive dynamics.”

Everyone knows hops as the main ingredient of beer, but its taste makes it possible to use it as a seasoning, and beneficial properties use in traditional or alternative medicine. Hops, beneficial properties and contraindications, which have been studied for many years, prove the effectiveness and healing power of the plant for the human body.

Hops has been known to mankind since the times of Kievan Rus, from the period of idolatry. According to legend, it was considered a symbol of fertility, and a festival was held during the harvest. The newlyweds were sprinkled with the fruits of the plant so that their marriage would be strong and unbreakable.

The content of essential oils is not inferior to other medicinal plants, which attracted the attention of traditional healers. And now cone oil is used on equal terms with eucalyptus, rose and lavender oils. Recently, bumps have become an indispensable way to combat excess weight, which has attracted the attention of women who have long struggled with this problem. Recipes for weight loss include hops as a main component, and sometimes as an accompanying ingredient.

Description of the plant

Common hop is a perennial bush-like plant belonging to the mulberry family. The root of the plant intertwines and sends creeping shoots deep into the ground. The stems of the bush curl, have thorns on them, and large leaves on rough petioles. The bush blooms in June-July. Afterwards, small cones appear on the bush. The fruits are flattened gray nuts with white spots. Seeds appear in August and early September. Folk medicinal recipes are prepared on the basis of cones; the herb is sometimes also found for certain ailments.

The habitat of the plant is among other similar shrubs on the banks of rivers and reservoirs. The unpretentious plant easily tolerates changes in temperature and humidity, so it grows even in some regions of Siberia, and generally the hop bush can be found throughout the European part of Russia, Asian countries, the Caucasus, and the Urals.

Thanks to its climbing stems and unusual structure, the plant is used to decorate balconies, hedges, and gazebos. The plant's contraindications do not apply to contemplation of beauty, and the aroma does not cause allergies.

Useful properties

Rich chemical composition plants made hops popular and, most importantly, an effective remedy in the fight against many ailments. Medicinal recipes They are very popular in home medicine. Contraindications are minimal, and the benefits will not keep you waiting long. The high content of the vitamin complex and a balanced composition of microelements has made it possible to use hops in folk medicine, as well as to include it in medical preparations. The composition of hops includes:

• essential oils;
• bitter substances;
• waxes;
• anthocyanidins;
• catechins;
• phenolcarboxylic acids;
• hop resins;
• gum;
• 8-prenylnaringenin;
• valerian acid;
• choline;
• thiamine;
• ascorbic acid;
• nicotinic acid;
• flavonoids;
• vitamin C, B, PP.

The benefits of the plant are obvious due to the balanced rich composition of chemical elements. The treatment gives results after 2 applications. The complex of natural substances has long been helping to solve human health problems; hop cones are used to treat and prevent diseases of the nervous system and restore blood vessels. Treat diseases of the heart and gastrointestinal tract. Infusions and medicinal preparations based on hop cones, they act as a diuretic, which helps solve problems of the genitourinary system. Antimicrobial action helps get rid of worms, and the analgesic property will ease the course of diseases and relieve pain. The sedative effect will solve the problem of insomnia and also relieve neurosis.

A unique balanced complex has a positive effect on hormonal levels in women, restores the cycle, and also regulates work reproductive system generally. Regulation of cell functions and restoration of normal biochemical processes helps preserve the youth of the skin and prevent the occurrence of wrinkles.

The beneficial properties of hops have made the product popular in all areas of medicine, and pharmaceutical companies use it to produce drugs for various purposes.

The extract and essential oil of hop cones are used in the production of Valocordin, known to everyone as affordable and effective remedy from heart diseases, and Urolesan, popular in urology, is widely used for inflammatory and congestive processes in the kidneys and urinary tract.

In folk medicine, hops or their cones are used as decoctions for almost all ailments. It is effective for diseases of the digestive system, intestinal disorders, neurological disorders, spasms, pain syndrome of unknown origin. The harm from the products is minimal, and the benefits are fully justified.

Alcohol tinctures are used to treat bruises, abrasions, and hematomas. The buds are infused with an alcohol base or water.

In addition to the cones, the leaves of the plant and herb also have beneficial medicinal properties; they are used for skin cancer, to improve appetite and sleep disorders. With increased sexual arousal in men, the leaves reduce libido and normalize erectile function. Medicinal leaves are used as food additives to replenish the necessary balance in the functioning of all areas of the body, without causing harm.

Maximum benefits from buds are achieved when: correct collection and preparation of raw materials. Cones are collected only by hand so as not to damage the structure of the leaves. Dry in well-ventilated areas or in direct sunlight. Rapid drying allows you to preserve enzymes in quantities necessary for medicinal purposes. In addition, the aroma, color and taste are preserved. Traditional methods, as well as homemade recipes are described in the instructions; recipes have been preserved in encyclopedias since the times of our ancestors.

Indications for use

Hop leaves, fruits, and cones are used to treat a long list of diseases affecting almost the entire body. It is used internally in the form of decoctions, tinctures, and topically using ointments and compresses based on the components of hop cones.

The main list of uses of hops:

1. Gastrointestinal tract. Gastritis with low acidity, lack of appetite, intestinal upset.
2. Heart and blood vessels. Atherosclerosis, high blood pressure arterial blood, hypertension, rheumatism of the heart muscle.
3. Skin. Bruises, hematomas, tissue inflammation, eczema.
4. Female hormonal background. Hyperandrogenism, estrogen deficiency, menstrual irregularities due to hormonal deficiency.
5. Kidneys, bladder. Inflammatory processes of various nature. Cystitis, pyelonephritis, without complications of renal failure.
6. Nervous disorders. Neuralgia, sleep disorders, neurosis, headaches, migraines.

In addition, hops are used in medicinal preparations in urology and cardiology. And the leaves and cones are used in cosmetology, adding to masks, and hairdressers recommend as excellent remedy for hair growth. Medicinal shampoos are recommended for scalp diseases.

Contraindications and harm

Despite its widespread use and natural origin, the plant has its contraindications for use and can cause harm to the body. So, hops and cones are contraindicated:

• pregnant women;
• women during lactation;
• small children;
• patients with high acidity.

Contraindications concern female gynecological diseases associated with neoplasms. Polyps, cysts, benign tumors and foci of endometriosis can be activated under the influence of phytoestrogens, which are rich in healing hops. Useful qualities in this case can cause harm.

Harm to the body will be caused by taking drugs based on plant components when individual intolerance. Traditional recipes do not provide for restrictions, but caution should be observed.

The benefits of taking medications will only produce results if correct intake, as well as compliance with the dosage. An overdose causes harm to the body, its signs are vomiting, dizziness, nausea, blurred vision, apathy, and drowsiness.

At the first manifestations, medication should be stopped, and if severe severe symptoms gastric lavage is indicated.

Hops are a perennial climbing plant that belongs to the hemp family. It has many beneficial properties, so it is widely used in folk medicine. Over time, pharmacists and cosmetologists began to use it to make medications. In addition, hops are the main component in brewing; different varieties of this drink are prepared on its basis. This article will talk about such a plant as hops, beneficial properties and contraindications, as well as what can be made from it.

Useful properties of hops

What are the benefits of hops? It has a rich beneficial composition, so it is often used to treat many diseases. In traditional and folk medicine, the leaves and cones of this plant are used. Based on them they prepare medications, and they are also the main components in alternative medicine recipes.

Important! The time for collecting hop leaves and cones coincides with the harvest period - August and September. It is necessary to collect only female cones; they are collected in large clusters or alone.

Hop heads

Hop cones contain a high-quality natural substance - lupulin. It has a beneficial effect on the nervous system. It includes one important element which performs the function of the hormone estrogen is phytoestrogen. It is simply necessary for women during menopause. In addition, experts discovered many tanning components, phytoncides, as well as vitamins B and C.

Thanks to useful composition Hop cones are used to treat many diseases. This plant successfully copes with many pathological disorders in the body. What it helps with:

• restores the functioning of the nervous system;
• eliminate harmful microorganisms;
• normalizes the function of the cardiovascular system;
• is an effective diuretic;
• used as a high-quality pain reliever;
• improves the functioning of the genitourinary system;
• used for dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract;
• effectively eliminates a variety of helminths;
• helps with liver and gallbladder diseases;
• restores and strengthens hair;
• normalizes female hormonal levels;
• increases bust volume;
• eliminates inflammatory processes in the body;
• normalizes cell functionality;
• prevents skin aging.

Hop cones have long been used in folk medicine. On their basis, ointments, decoctions, infusions, alcohol tinctures, essential oils and even aromatic pillows are prepared. All these medicines effectively normalize various body functions and improve health.

Dried hops are used in pharmacology. Experts use the beneficial substances of the plant to create high-quality medicines. For example, “Valosedan” and “Hovaletten”, which are used to calm the nervous system. Also, the active components of cones are in the drug “Valocordin”, it is prescribed for heart diseases. For kidney therapy, doctors recommend Urolesan, which also contains substances from this climbing plant.

The cones are used in cooking. Various types of beer are brewed using them. They are also used as yeast for baking baked goods. Many famous chefs add this plant to prepare gourmet dishes.

Hop leaves - benefits for the body

Hop leaves are often used in folk and traditional medicine. They contain almost all the same beneficial substances as in cones. On their basis, medicines are prepared, as well as various decoctions, infusions, alcohol tinctures and ointments.

Thanks to their effective composition, hop leaf medicines effectively combat the following health problems:

• oncological diseases of the skin and breast;
• restoration of the amount of vitamin C in the body;
• restoration of the nervous system;
• improved sleep;
• destruction of various pathogenic microorganisms;
• anti-inflammatory effect;
• improved appetite;
• normalization of libido.

Young leaves and shoots are used in cooking in many countries around the world. Hops are added to salads and many gourmet dishes.

Hops extract – properties in cosmetology

Common hop is a real find for women! Thanks to unique composition, this plant is widely used in folk and traditional cosmetology. Its active components have a beneficial effect on hair: they heal curls, making them soft, manageable, voluminous and adding shine. In addition, various cosmetics for the skin are prepared based on hops. Thanks to the beneficial components, water balance is restored, cell regeneration is stimulated and aging is prevented.

Hair rinse

To prepare a healing rinse you need 5 tbsp. spoons of hops (leaves and cones) and 0.5 liters of water. The mixture must be boiled for 15 minutes, then cooled. You should rinse your hair after each wash.

The decoction stimulates the growth of the hair follicle, so it is excellent for men and women with baldness. Hair becomes smooth, soft and manageable. Regular use will give your hair excellent volume.

Infusion for acne

For cooking healing infusion you will need 1 tbsp. spoon of hop cones and 250 ml of water. Dry raw materials are poured with boiling water and left for 3 hours. Then the product is filtered. Use the infusion twice a day, morning and evening, and wipe your face.

Hop mask for aging skin

To prepare the mask, you need to prepare all the components in advance:

• fresh pine cones - 2 tbsp. spoons;
• honey – 1 teaspoon;
• olive oil – 0.5 tbsp. spoons.

Grind the cones thoroughly and add all the ingredients. The mixture should be mixed thoroughly. The mask is applied to the face for 15 minutes, then washed off with water.

Recipes that will enlarge your bust

Hops are often used to enlarge breasts by several sizes. Below are two of the best recipes that will help you get the desired results.

1. Infusion on cones. For cooking you will need 1 tbsp. spoon of dry raw materials, pour 250 ml of boiling water over it. The miracle cure is infused in a thermos for 8 hours. Take 125 ml daily, 30 minutes before meals. Duration of treatment is 30 days, but no more. If necessary, the course is repeated, but after a break of a month.
2. Hop ointment. To prepare the ointment you need to take 0.5 tbsp. hop cones (chopped) and combine with 100 ml olive or sesame oil. Mix everything and wait until the cake settles to the bottom. The healing agent is placed in a dark place for 14 days so that it infuses thoroughly. Apply the ointment to the chest and décolleté area daily. Noticeable results will appear within 2 months.

Hop cones - beneficial properties for women

Hops contain active substances that normalize women's health. Decoctions and infusions are excellent for cystitis and nephritis. Medicines are also used to treat cervical erosion.

The cones contain phytoestrogens, which are necessary for women during menopause and hot flashes. Thanks to this, the plant normalizes the general condition and restores hormonal levels.

Infusion with hop cones

For cooking healing agent you will need 1 tbsp. spoon of cones, pour 250 ml of boiling water over them. The solution is infused in a thermos for 1 hour, then filtered. Drink 3 sips of the medicine throughout the day.

Decoction

The decoction is used to prepare a bath; it calms the nervous system during menopause. It is also used for douching for various gynecological diseases. To prepare the medicine you will need 70 g of cones, pour 1 liter of boiling water over them. The mixture is boiled in a steam bath for 10 minutes. Then the product is filtered and used for its intended purpose.

Folk recipes based on hops

In alternative medicine, leaves, shoots and cones of the plant are used. Based on them, various healing potions are prepared, thanks to which the functioning of many organs and systems is normalized.

1. Tea for insomnia, depression and severe stress. For preparation you will need 1 teaspoon of dry raw materials. Pour 250 ml of boiling water over it and leave for 15 minutes. If there are no contraindications, then you can add valerian root. Accept healing tea necessary 30 minutes before meals.
2. An oil mixture used against joint pain, rheumatism and bruises. To properly prepare the medicine, you need 1 tbsp. Grind a spoonful of dry cones into powder. Add 3-4 tbsp to it. spoons of vegetable or olive oil(the mixture should be thick). The medicine must be lubricated on sore spots.
3. Infusion for diseases of the genitourinary system. To prepare, you need to combine 1 liter of water and 1 tbsp. a spoonful of pine cones. The mixture is simmered in a water bath for 20 minutes. Take the medicine ¼ cup before meals.
4. Alcohol tincture against headaches. To prepare, you need to take hop cones and alcohol in a ratio of 1:4. Mix everything and leave for a week in a dark place. You need to take the medicine 5 drops, three times a day before meals.

Contraindications

Hops, like any other plant, have a number of contraindications that are important to pay attention to. Medicines based on it are prohibited from being taken in the following cases, as they can cause serious harm:

• during pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• if diagnosing certain gynecological ailments (cysts, fibroids, fibromas and other neoplasms). The presence of phytoestrogen can provoke the growth of formations;
• gastritis with increased acidity;
• individual intolerance to one of the substances.

The plant is quite toxic, so overdose may cause adverse reactions. For example, nausea and vomiting, headache, apathy and dizziness, insomnia. At the first unpleasant symptoms, it is necessary to stop using bud-based medications. Before starting treatment, it is important to consult a doctor.

Used in folk medicine, hops have both beneficial properties and contraindications. Most often this plant is used to make beer. The foamy drink is rich in vitamins, microelements and biological components necessary for the body, but we should not forget that it contains alcohol. Children, pregnant women and patients who cannot drink alcohol should avoid drinking beer. And it is not advisable for the strongest heroes to consume it in barrels; moderation is needed in everything. For medicinal purposes, there are many recipes for non-alcoholic formulations.

Composition and beneficial properties

In folk medicine in many countries, hop cones are mainly used, although beneficial substances can be found in all parts of this plant. Eastern healers add both leaves and flowers when preparing healing compositions.

To understand the effect of hop cones on the human body, you first need to understand what they contain.

• Lupulin is cone pollen. A compound with a calming effect on the nervous system.
• Phytoestrogen. Produces an effect similar to the action of female sex hormones.
• Tannins. They have a regenerating and anti-inflammatory effect.
• Phytoncides. Weapons to combat pathogenic microbes.
• Flavonoids. Accelerate metabolic processes and burn fat.
• Xanthohumol. Suppresses the transformation of normal cells into cancer cells. Scientists are exploring the hypothesis of the harmful effect of this substance on HIV.
• Essential oils.
• Vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

Add to this list many other useful components that are part of any representative of the plant world, and you will understand that the fragrant vine provides a person with medicines for a huge number of diseases.

Harm from improper use

Hops contain a huge amount of useful substances, but if consumed in moderation, instead of treatment, you can get an exacerbation or additional disease. The buds also contain poisonous compounds, and if you exceed the dose or concentration specified in the recipe, you can become poisoned. Excess estrogen can trigger the development cancer cells or “spoiling” a woman’s gonads, after which they will stop producing the necessary enzymes. Men and children do not need an excess of these hormones.

Low-quality raw materials can also cause harm. Buy any herbs only from a reliable pharmacy, where there is quality control of materials. At the market you may be offered buds collected near industrial enterprises or busy highways. Perhaps the raw materials will retain useful substances, but the amount of toxins will exceed all conceivable limits.

You can collect the material yourself. At the end of summer, when the inflorescences turn yellow-green, pick the cones with stalks. Do not touch fruits that have turned brown or have begun to fall apart; they are no longer suitable for treatment. Dry in a place protected from the sun. If you only need lupulin, place the dried raw material in a sieve and shake, the pollen will fall down.

Indications for use

When using formulations with hops, you need to remember that when serious illnesses You cannot refuse medical care. Decoctions and infusions can be drunk not instead of, but together with prescribed medications. Be sure to consult your doctor; he may have prescribed you medications that are incompatible with herbal medicine.

You can use traditional medicine yourself only for mild ailments. When treating children and seriously ill patients, it is better to carry out all procedures under the guidance of a qualified herbalist, even if the attending physician does not object to taking herbs.

Independent use of hop cones is permissible under the following conditions:

• minor swelling and inflammation;
• menstrual irregularities - if they are not caused by any disease;
• poor appetite;
• cold;
• menopause;
• overweight;
• problems with potency in men;
• as an external remedy for relieving pain and inflammation;
• for cosmetic purposes.

If you agree on recipes with your doctor, you can use hop cones to treat and strengthen the heart and blood vessels, kidneys, liver, as well as for infectious and viral diseases, as a preventive or aid in oncology. Skin diseases are also susceptible to this therapy.

Any recipe for internal use It is advisable to show it to your doctor or herbalist. A typo can creep into the recommendations of even the most experienced and conscientious herbalist. An extra zero or an incorrectly placed comma can increase concentration tenfold.

Recipes for infusions and decoctions with hops

Can be used to relieve stress, anxiety, insomnia different shapes healing product.

• Tea. Pour 1 teaspoon of pine cones into a glass of boiling water, leave for 15 minutes, pour the liquid into another container. Drink 3 times a day, 13 glasses with meals.
• Infusion. Mix 5 tbsp. spoons of hop cones and motherwort and 2 tbsp. spoons of lemon balm. Add 1 tbsp to 0.5 liters of boiling water. spoon of the collection, close and leave in a warm place for 10 hours. Take half a glass 3 times a day before meals.

Compositions for external use for joint pain, radiculitis, bruises:

• Mix a tablespoon of powdered cones with 4 tbsp. spoons of any vegetable oil;
• pour 1 tbsp into a glass of water. spoon of hop cones and cook until the volume is reduced by half, then combine with 4 tbsp. spoons of Vaseline.

For edema, kidney or bladder diseases, you can prepare a diuretic infusion. Place 1 tbsp in a liter of boiling water. spoon of raw materials and keep in a water bath for 15 minutes. Drink 0.25 cups 3 times a day before meals with a glass of water.

If you have insomnia, sew a small bag of hop cones into your pillow and your sleep will immediately improve.

Hops for diabetes and liver health

Many people are interested in whether hops can help improve the condition of people with diabetes. Doctors often consider stress to be the cause of sugar metabolism disorders. Nature created protective system for living organisms: in a dangerous situation, sugary substances are released into the blood. This effect is useful for the hare; it will quickly run away from the enemy. A city dweller who rarely gets off the couch does not process excess glucose, and diabetes develops over time.

Hops contain many sedatives. To a person susceptible sudden changes mood, anxiety, depression, you need to quickly calm yourself before your blood sugar levels reach dangerous levels. If metabolic disorders have not yet been observed, hop preparations will help to more adequately assess the situation and not be nervous about any reason. When the disease has already broken out, these same compounds will stop the surge negative emotions and, accordingly, the release of sugar into the blood.

When studying flavonoids contained in hop cones, scientists discovered that this substance suppresses the growth of fibrous formations. Enzymes that give the drink a bitter taste stimulate the development of healthy cells that do not degenerate into pathological ones. From use medicinal compositions the liver heals and becomes immune to degeneration.

Cosmetic compositions for women

The benefits of hops can be used not only to improve health, but also for beauty. When treating, do not forget that many skin problems come from within. Acne and boils occur due to improper metabolism. You can apply cutting-edge cosmetics and destroy acne, but until the root cause is eliminated, they will appear again. To have beautiful skin, use hop decoctions internally, they will saturate the body with vitamins and normalize metabolic processes.

For external use, you can use the following products.

• Tonic. Into a glass cold water add 1 tbsp. spoon of raw materials, bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Cool, strain and wipe your face in the morning.
• Composition for rinsing hair. Take the required volume of water and add 1 tbsp for every 100 ml. spoon of hop cones. Cook for 15 minutes, then keep warm, covered, for half an hour. Rinse your hair every other day after washing.

Many women will be glad that hop drinks can help you lose weight. Just don’t drink ladies’ beer, which contains a huge amount of carbohydrates. Prepare a tea or infusion without sugar; such a drink will enhance metabolism, and layers of fat will begin to burn before your eyes.

Contraindications

Any treatment cannot be suitable for absolutely everyone; hop drugs also have contraindications.

The list of contraindications is not that long.

1. Gastritis with high acidity.
2. Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
3. Allergy to hops.
4. Neoplasms in reproductive organs: cyst, endometriosis, tumor.

Even if your disease is not on the list, medications can cause unwanted reaction and exacerbation of the disease. The body's response to any treatment is individual. If you notice any deterioration in your health, stop taking medications that contain hops and consult a doctor.

Contraindications do not mean a complete rejection of any formulations with hops. Consult your doctor, he may recommend a milder product or a reduced concentration. Sometimes you can use pharmaceutical drugs, in which parts of hops that do not contain harmful substances are used.

Hops are the raw material for tasty and healthy vitamin drink. Beer is included in many recipes of traditional healers. Buy only high quality natural product, and if in doubt, take on the matter yourself. You can prepare a non-alcoholic drink, various teas, decoctions, infusions. Keep it in moderation, and delicious drinks will only benefit you.