Organic Hops Flower
Botanical Name: Humulus Lupulus
From: New Zealand
Benefits:
1. Treat cardiovascular disease: Hops flower contains xanthohumol, which have an anti-restenotic effect. This means that it can help relax blood vessels and improve blood circulation.
2. Treat hot flashes: Hops flower contains phytoestrogen, which is believed to increase estrogenic activity in the body, hence overcoming symptoms of hypoestrogenism.
3. Insomnia: Taking hops with other ingredients (valerian) can improve sleep duration. It can also help people with insomnia fall asleep faster.
4. Weight loss: Hops contain xanthohumol, which can reduce the development, growth, and fat accumulation of fat cells.
Avoid: Do not take it if you have depression. Do not take it if you have breast cancer (or other estrogen dependant conditions).