
Hops known botanically as humulus lupulus, is a plant commonly known for its use in the beer brewing industry.
Beer Hops Extract are also used in herbal medicine. Hops have a history of use in China to treat leprosy and tuberculosis, according to Purdue University.
Function:
1. Beer hops extract with the function of antibacterial, it can inhibit the growth of various bacteria. Such as bacillus anthracis, bacillus, corynebacterium diphtheriae, diplococcus pneumoniae and stap hplococcus aureus;
2. Beer hops extract with the function of composure, owing composed hypnotic effets to the central nervous system;
3. Beer hops extract with a strong estrogen-like effect;
4. Beer hops extract is beneficial for insomnia and nervousness;
5. Beer hops extract is valuable as a support for the blood system;
6. Beer hops extract can also help to stimulate appetite, dispel flatulence, and relieve intestinal cramps;
7. Beer hops extract can be usefully combined with valerian for coughs and nervous spasmodic conditions;
8. Beer hops extract also has diuretic properties and can be taken for various problems with water retention and excess uric acid;
9. The hormonal effect of hops extract were noticed when female gatherers of the plants got their menstrual cycles early.
Applications:
1. Applied in food field, adding hops when brewing beer, due to its volatile oil so it has fragrant odor, and having antiseptic effect;
2. Applied in health product field, to be made into capsule can effective relieve the tension of menopause, upset, anxiety and other symptoms;
3. Applied in pharmaceutical field, for the treatment of acute tuberculous exudative pleurisy, tuberculosis and tuberculoid leprosy.