Hop (Humulus lupulus) Tincture Extract

Hop (Humulus lupulus) Tincture Extract by Herbs of the Gods is a concentrated preparation of the famous Hops plant. The complex process by which the flowers of the hop plant have been refined, make this Hop (Humulus lupulus) Tincture Extract very potent. Only a very small dose is needed to produce the desired, mainly sedative effect. Hop (Humulus lupulus) Tincture Extract provides many pleasing, calming qualities to body and mind. Besides aiding the release of all kinds of tension or unease, Hop is best known for being a natural sleep aid.

Background
Hop or Humulus lupulus has been cultivated in Europe since the eighth century. Christian monks began to use it to brew beer, which is what hops flowers have been mainly used for up to the present day. Worldwide the alcoholic drink has gained a lot of popularity. But, hops has many more qualities than simply as an ingredient in a tasty drink. Hops contain a rich combination of the bitter acids humulone and lupulone (and their autooxidation products), and an essential oil with mono- and sesquiterpenes (2-methyl-3-buten-2-ol, β-caryophyllene, farnesene, humulene, 2-methylisobutyrate, methyl-n-octylketone, myrcene, posthumulene-1, posthumulene-2), along with minerals, flavonoids, chalcones, polyphenoles, and catechines.

Effect
Hop is a sedative and has been characterised as a “mild hypnotic”. It has pronounced sedative effects, especially when used in combination with Valerian (Valeriana officinalis). Hops is known to help induce sleep in a gentle way.

Dosage
Place 1 - 2 drops of the Hop (Humulus lupulus) Tincture Extract under your tongue and hold for at least a minute then swallow. Prepare as a tea by adding 1 - 2 drops to a cup of hot water.

Onset & Duration of Effect
Onset of effect after: 15 - 30 minutes
Total duration of effect: 3 - 6 hours

Content
10 ml of Hop (Humulus lupulus) Tincture Extract

Warning
Not for sale to minors. If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, are breastfeeding or taking any prescription drug, consult your doctor before using this product. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery while your judgement is impaired. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place.