Hops Flowers P.E. 4:1

Hops have been used for centuries to flavor and preserve beer. The bitter, aromatic taste of beer mostly is due to the hops content. Hops extracts also are used for other flavoring purposes in the food industry. Hops pickers have reported sedation during harvest, and hops flowers have been added to pillows for relief of nervous conditions. Estrogenic effects also were observed in evaluation of hops extract for the treatment of menstrual symptoms.