Hops Flowers
Humulus lupus
cannabaceae
Physical use
Hops are a wonderful addition to your nighttime tea or sleep-well herbal tonic, especially for women going through menopause who are noticing changes in their sleep patterns. Hops have a nourishing and cooling effect on an overloaded nervous system. They also help balance oestrogen and act as a bitter tonic to support sluggish digestion.
Conditions
- Insomnia, night terrors
- Restless leg syndrome
- Nervous IBS
Thermal qualities
- Cold
- Acrid
- Bitter
- Dry
- Salty
Chakra
- Crown
Energetic use
Hops is used to balance an overactive masculine side that desires action. It helps promote feminine states of rest, relaxation, and sleep, bringing back balance and flow.
Hops is best known for its use in beer, often associated with celebration. However, hops flowers can have the same effect without the alcohol content, allowing us to take a break from daily life, celebrate what we have, and appreciate where we are, while also giving time for the next stage to unfold.
- Hops helps us understand that there is more to life than constant productivity – joy and play are just as important
- Avoid pushing goals or forcing your will, as this will only cause unnecessary strain