Hops (Humulus lupulus) is a medicinal herb used for centuries to aid relaxation and sleep in a natural and healthy way.

Hops is widely used in herbal medicine in a way similar to valerian as a natural cure for stress, anxiety, nervousness, irritability, restlessness, tension and tension related pains.

Hops acts as a natural sedative, soothing the nerves and relaxing muscle tension. It is a great insomnia herbal treatment, able to induce sleep and improve its quality.

Hops can also be used to improve digestion, stimulating the making of digestive fluids.  Hops can stimulate appetite, relieve constipation, menstrual cramps and headaches.

Hops also has potent anti-spasmodic action, thus effectively relieving muscular spasms and colitis.

Hops may be used alone, but more often it is combined with other herbs, like passion flower or valerian root.  If taken alone, use 200mg before bed.

Normally safe, but use caution if you are taking other medications which act on central nervous system.

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