Hops
Humulus Lupus (genus.Cannabaceae ), is the name for Hops .
They appear to be conical in shape and look like tiny beehives.These strobiles are the part that is used for medicine , and have a bitter taste. Everyone is aware of the hops for their use in the beer industry , but they have been in use for many years in the medicinal circles.
It is also related to hemp in that it is the genus. The active property ,dimethylvinyl carbinol, is a sedative , antidepressant , and of course is used in a natural sleeping potion to treat insomnia , this is a mix of Hops , Valerian root , and wild lettuce. The Tea made can be sweetened with a honey or preferably with a malt , that will help the sleep properties.
Hops are also an actibacyerial and groung can be used with honey to make an anti bacterial paste.
It is absolutely neccessary to make sure the hops are as fresh as possible as the active ingredients diminish very fast in a short ammount of time , a matter of months , and so to get the maximum potency , a few weeks old is ideal.
Hops and Valeria conbined Tea , is also said to be an anti travel sickness aid . I have found that this does not work for me , but nonetheless , many people would swear to its effects.
