Benefits of Hops
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What are Hops?
Hops are the seed cones from the Humulus lupulus plant. The plant is a climbing vine belonging native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The common name ‘hop’ is derived from the Anglo-Saxon hoppan (to climb).1
Hops have been used therapeutically around the globe. Use of hops in Europe dates back to the ninth century. Before that hops were used in making beer and bread, and also as a salad vegetable. In traditional Western herbal medicine, it is used to relieve sleeplessness and calm nerves.2
How can Hops help you?
Nearly all of us have spent a night wide awake and willing for sleep to come. Hops has traditionally been used in Western herbal medicine to relieve sleeplesness and assist in a good night’s sleep.1
Where can I find Hops?
You can find hops in Nature’s OwnTM Complete Sleep Advanced and always read the label and follow the directions for use.
References
[1] Ulbricht C, Basch E, Basch S, Chao W, Conquer J, Costa D et al. Hops (Humulus lupulus): An Evidence-Based Systematic Review by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration. Alternative and Complementary Therapies. 2012;18(2):98-108.
[2] http://cms.herbalgram.org/expandedE/Hops.html
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