Humulus lupulus

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Humulus lupulusbelongs to Cannabaceae, family.
The English Names for this herb are Aureus, Common Hop, European Hop, Golden Hop, Hop, Humulus lupulus.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Action of Humulus lupulus is Appetite stimulant.

Indications

The Indications of Flower of Humulus lupulus are Insomnia, Anxiety.

No Contra Indication information is available for Humulus lupulus.

Temperaments

No Temperament information is available for Humulus lupulus.

Available Brands

No Brand information is available for Humulus lupulus.

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Humulus lupulus.

Dosage

PartDoseInstruction
Fruit (dried)1.000Tsp. - 2.000Tsp.Add 150ml of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoon of the fruit steep for ten minutes before drinking.

Herb's Description

Humulus lupulus. Perennial, herbaceous, twining vine; leaves mostly opposite, palmately 3-7-veined and -lobed; flowers small, axillary, 5-parted; fruits in an elongated cluster, each small, dry, enclosed in a sac-like, papery bract.

Taste Odor & Occurrence

Occurence: It is native of America .. Forest or natural area in low alluvial woods; weedy in disturbed areas, naturalized in wet habitats; landscape cultivated in food gardens for Golden hops.

Substitutes

No information regarding Humulus lupulus's substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

Humulus lupulus's Active constituents:

Antidotes

No information regarding Humulus lupulus's antidot is currently available.

Warning & Precautions

There are no known interactions with prescription cardiac medications or other drugs.

Toxicity

Humulus lupulus:
Constituent: Bitter acids
Effects: Skin irritation with blisters upon contact
Severity: SKIN IRRITATION MINOR, OR LASTING ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES.
Humulus lupulus:
Constituent: Volatile Oil
Effects: Skin irritation with blisters upon contact
Severity: SKIN IRRITATION MINOR, OR LASTING ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES.