Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Hops Humulus lupulus, L	Analgesic, anaphrodisiac, antibiotic, antiseptic, cholagogue, estrogenic, nervin, sedative, stomachic.	Single product	Sept. 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Hops, Common Hops, Lupulin, European Hops. Parts Used: Strobiles, fruit glands (lupulin). Historical Uses: Traditionally, Hops has been used as a mild sedative to treat insomnia, nervousness and sexual excitement.1 Externally Hops is used in the treatment of skin diseases, wounds and skin discoloration.1,2 Hops is said to impart estrogenic activity among women.2 Contraindications: Avoid in cases of depressive illness. Adverse reactions: None. Dosage: 20 to 40 drops after meals. References: S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.173 2 Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990, p.97

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