Hops herb: is also known as humulus lupulus. It is used as a natural sedative and dietary supplement.

It is a British perennial plant that has stout roots. While making beer, the herb is used as a preservative and flavoring agent. It cools down the nerves and minimizes stress and anxiety. It enables one to have wonderful sleep as it combats the effects of insomnia and sleeplessness.

Tea can be made from the hops herb. This tea is beneficial to lactating mothers as it helps to increase breast milk production. The tea is also effective in calming the nerves; it has an anti-inflammatory effect which can be of help in muscle and arthritis spasms. Use of hop tea on a daily basis has shown to relieve one from chronic constipation.

The herb is not recommended for pregnant women and those people suffering from depression. The reason for this is that the herb is a mild depressant on high nerve centers. Hops herb is seen to have estrogenic activity hence not advisable to take it in combination with hormonal replacement therapy or medicines like contraceptives. Also, the herb should not be taken by anyone taking alcohol or in combination with any product containing alcohol.