Hops are a small climbing perennial. It has pinealike inflorescences and small branched leafless panicles. In folk medicine it is often used to treat various diseases. But hop has not only useful properties, but also contraindications. Use it with caution.
Hop composition
Hops (ordinary) has many therapeutic properties, as in its composition there is a huge amount of useful substances. The cones of this plant contain:
- potassium;
- manganese;
- calcium;
- copper;
- zinc;
- iodine;
- boron;
- aluminum.
There are also vitamins C, B2, B3, B6, PP, flavonoids, essential oils, as well as valeric acid. In the stems of hops include tannins, choline and thiamine.
Useful properties of hops
The useful properties of hops are that this plant soothingly acts on the central nervous system for insomnia. In addition, his bumps can be used as an anti-inflammatory and regulating mineral metabolism. Hops have unique beneficial properties for women. It has an antispasmodic effect, it can eliminate pain and irregularity of the menstrual cycle and normalize the hormonal background.
Also this plant is inherent antiulcer, anti-inflammatory and capillary-strengthening properties. Hops cones must be included in the collection of medicinal plants, which are recommended for all cardiovascular diseases, as they eliminate tachycardia and have a positive effect on all metabolic processes. As a rule, water infusions and decoctions are prepared from them. They can be used as a diuretic and a medicine for the treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system.
Thanks to a large number of medicinal properties, hop has found its application in the treatment of various liver diseases. Also, plant cones and leaves can also be used to normalize cell functions and biochemical processes. They increase the resistance of the skin to the development of wrinkles.
Hops have beneficial properties for hair. Infusions and decoctions with it give shine to the locks and help to eliminate dandruff. They recommend washing your hair in baldness . In the form of baths, this plant is used for paralysis, nephritis and rheumatism.
Hops are used for the treatment of urological diseases. It helps in a short period of time cure cystitis, inflammation of the bladder, pyelonephritis and remove stones from the kidneys and gallstones.
Infusion of herb hops is used for:
- dropsy;
- malaria ;
- gonorrhea;
- helminthic invasion.
Decoction of cones can normalize the digestive system. This plant can also be used to treat severe diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and lung diseases (eg, abscesses or hemoptysis). Tea made from cones of hops is an excellent stimulant and fortifying agent. It is also used to eliminate severe headaches.
Contraindications to the use of hops
In addition to medicinal properties, hops have contraindications. You can not use this plant to treat various diseases and pathological diseases during pregnancy and in the presence of individual intolerance to this product. It is not recommended to use decoctions, infusions and tinctures with hops during depression and children up to 2 years. Do not take them with serious gynecological
Carrying out treatment with drugs based on hop cones, you should strictly follow the dosage, since this plant can cause the appearance of:
- general malaise;
- nausea;
- headache;
- vomiting;
- shortness of breath;
- pain in the heart.