Common Name:

Hops

Botanical Name:

Humulus lupulus

Short Description:

Hops is a sedative and bitter digestive herb commonly used to promote relaxation, relieve anxiety, and support sleep. It's also helpful for nervous indigestion and symptoms of hormonal imbalance such as PMS or hot flashes.

🌿 Looking for herbal support for sleep and relaxation? Our Unwind tea and Pillow Potion are crafted with calming, sleep-supportive botanicals that complement hops' sedative, relaxing action.

Parts Used:

Strobiles (female flower cones)

Actions:

Sedative, hypnotic, bitter tonic, nervine, antispasmodic, phytoestrogenic

Energetics:

Cooling, drying, bitter

Body Systems:

Nervous, digestive, endocrine

Spiritual/Energetic Uses:

Encourages surrender, rest, and the release of mental tension. Hops supports the transition from wakefulness to deep, restorative sleep and helps quiet an overactive mind.

Planetary/Dosha Associations:

Planetary: Moon
Dosha: Balances Pitta and Vata

Safety Notes:

Avoid in depression, as it may deepen low mood. May enhance effects of sedatives and alcohol. Use cautiously in estrogen-sensitive conditions due to phytoestrogenic activity.

🛒 Shop Related Products

If hops' calming and sleep-supportive properties resonate with you, these blends from our apothecary are a wonderful complement:

• Unwind — A gentle herbal tea crafted for moments of rest — perfect for winding down after a long day or preparing for a peaceful night's sleep.
• Pillow Potion — A dreamy botanical spray to mist your pillow and invite deep, restorative sleep.
• Sleep Ritual Set — A complete sleep ritual with botanically crafted products to help you unwind, relax, and drift into deep, nourishing rest.

As always, consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new herbal regimen.