Hop

The properties of hops

On the one hand, hops is a digestive tonic that opens the appetite and facilitates digestion, preventing the onset of heartburn, colic and other gastrointestinal discomfort. It is also used as a painkiller to combat insomnia and anxiety, as well as having an analgesic effect that relieves headaches, migraines and migraines. Likewise, taking hops for menopause in many cases prevents the discomfort of this stage more effectively even than other active ingredients such as soy isoflavones.

Ways to drink hops

Although hops are widely grown in the north of the Peninsula, mainly for brewing, this fresh plant is difficult to access. However, in online herbalists such as Naturitas you can buy dried hop flowers that are ideal for the preparation of infusions, herbal teas, poultices and other natural remedies.

In addition, food supplements with hops that concentrate its active principles are marketed, such as hop extract to be taken diluted in drinks or hop capsules . Consumed in moderate doses, it is a safe and proven medicinal plant, so the side effects of hops are rare. Among the contraindications of hops to take into account, it is recommended not to take hops when following treatments with liver or sedative medications.