Essential Oil Profile Hops Flower
Traditional Use: Hops flowers are most widely known for their role in brewing beer. Medicinally they are known for their sedative actions. Properties: Antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, diuretic, nervine, sedative Benefits: Asthma, cough, dermatitis, headaches, indigestion, insomnia, menstrual cramps, nervous dyspepsia, nervous tension, neuralgia, rashes, rough skin, stress-related conditions. To take advantage of the sedative actions of hops it may be added to a sleep or stress blend and diffused into the air. Blends Well With: Citrus oils, copaiba balsam, nutmeg, pine, spice oils Of Interest: Hops plants are dioecious, meaning that there have separate male and female plants. The female flower is the one utilized medicinally and for brewing beer. Safety Data: Avoid in depression. May cause skin irritation. |
