The beneficial properties and contraindications of hops are often the subject of debate. This amazing plant is a real decoration of the site. Its “beads” - pineal complex inflorescences - attract attention, attract and fascinate. The culture is also known under such names: beer flower, gorkat, brewery. Beer is made from it - this is well-known information. But few people know what benefit the plant and the medicines prepared from it have on the state of health of the human body.
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The composition, vitamins and minerals of hops
Hops are widely used not only in brewing, but also in cosmetology, traditional and traditional medicine, culinary, landscape design.
The beneficial properties of this plant are due to its unique composition, which includes such substances:
- vitamins (A, C, P, PP);
- acids (hop, nicotinic, valerianic, phenolcarboxylic);
- waxes and gums;
- thiamine, choline, carotene, lupulin;
- flavonoids, anthocyanins, bitterness, essential oils, etc.
The composition of a medicinal plant directly depends on its age. In folk medicine, ripe hop cones are most often used, because it is in them that valuable components are concentrated that have a beneficial effect on the state of the body.
Dry seedlings contain up to 20% tannins, 8% minerals.
Hops: healing and beneficial properties
Collodion of common hop has been used in folk medicine for a long time. From the time of Kievan Rus, information about the benefits of this plant has been preserved.The healing properties are confirmed by numerous studies and tests that were carried out in laboratory conditions.
Common hop acts in the following directions:
- normalizes the psycho-emotional state;
- improves the condition of the cardiovascular system;
- possesses diuretic, diaphoretic, choleretic properties;
- reduces the intensity of pain;
- improves genital health;
- contributes to the restoration of reproductive function;
- has a detrimental effect on parasites and their eggs;
- cleanses the body of toxins and toxic substances;
- helps to cope with insomnia, strengthens sleep.
Hop medicine is useful for patients who suffer from diseases of the gallbladder and kidneys. Means have a positive effect on the state of the digestive system, have wound healing properties, contribute to the cure of gastritis and ulcers.
For women
Hop cones contain a large amount of phytoestrogens. These are hormonal substances of natural origin, which smooth out various disorders and restore the normal functioning of the female body.
Especially useful are preparations based on this plant for women during menopause. The active components contained in the inflorescences relieve menstrual pain, stimulate blood circulation in the pelvic area, eliminate cramps and cramps, and alleviate the symptoms of menopause.
For men
Regular intake of a decoction made from hop flowers will help restore male strength, strengthen potency, eliminate sexual disorders, and increase stamina. Common hop contributes to the solution of such intimate problems as premature ejaculation, weak erection. The plant has a beneficial effect on the state of the nervous system, therefore, it will help to cope effectively with psychological impotence.
The benefits of hop leaves and fruit
- Hop leaves help with skin cancer.
- They are used as a sedative for neurotic disorders.
- They help to cope with increased sexual tension, strengthen sleep.
- Leaves can be eaten fresh, added to soups and salads.
- They contribute to the replenishment of vitamin C, saturate the body with micronutrients.
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Hop cones - healing properties
The medicinal properties of hop cones allow this plant to be used in pharmacology, adding them to the composition of various medicines.
- Essential oils contained in cones have a powerful calming effect, so they are included in the composition of medicines (for example, Valosedan, Khovaletten).
- The drug "Valocordin", used to treat cardiovascular diseases, contains a dry extract of hop cones.
- Inflorescences of the plant have a diuretic effect, are used in urology, are part of the drugs for the treatment of pyelonephritis, cystitis, inflammatory diseases of the gall and bladder.
Hop cones are widely used in folk medicine, because they have a powerful antispasmodic, analgesic effect, help with diseases of the digestive system, nervous disorders.
Application in cosmetology
This unique plant is appreciated not only for the healing properties of hops. It is widely used in cosmetology. Cones are especially effective. Subject to proper use, they will help to preserve youth and beauty.
With the help of decoctions, ointments, creams, prepared on the basis of hop cones, you can solve such problems:
- inflammation of the skin, acne, black spots;
- enlarged pores;
- increased activity of the sebaceous glands;
- dull, dry skin;
- hair loss;
- dandruff.
To thoroughly cleanse the skin of the face, remove fat and dirt from the pores, improve blood circulation, you can make a steam bath on the cones. It will help to quickly eliminate irritations and rashes.If after treating the skin with a tonic based on them, the elasticity and firmness of the dermis will increase, it will be possible to get rid of small wrinkles.
You can stop hair loss with the help of a "hop" rinse. Hop cones need to be poured with boiling water, insist for half an hour, then strain and use to rinse the hair after each wash.
Hop-based recipes
Hop cones are used to make decoctions, rinses, ointments, tinctures, tonics. You can use such drugs for gastritis, colitis, metabolic disorders, varicose veins, etc.
- With insomnia, menopause, allergies, cholecystitis. 1 tbsp. l cones pour a glass of boiling water, simmer for 15 minutes, leave to infuse. Take a drug of 100 ml 3 r. in a day.
- With joint diseases. Grind dry cones into powder, mix with pork fat in a ratio of 1: 1, lubricate the skin in places of localization of painful sensations. Ointment helps with bumps, bruises, abscesses.
- With cystitis. Dry the hop cones, grind into powder, take 1 tsp. before eating 3 p. in a day.
You can make teas from the cones of this medicinal plant, and add leaves to salads and soups well. For preparing home remedies, raw or dried parts of the plant are used.
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Contraindications and possible harm
Absolute contraindications to the use of any part of the plant in question is pregnancy and hypersensitivity to the substances that they contain. When planning to take medicine based on common hop inside, keep in mind that it is toxic. It is necessary to calculate the dosage correctly. Exceeding the dose can cause symptoms such as apathy, irritability, drowsiness, nausea.
