Hops

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Overview

Hops are an Herb from a perennial vine that bears scaly cone-like fruits. Hops are related botanically but not pharmacologically to Marijuana.

Botanical Name

 Humulus lupulus from the Cannabis (Cannabinaceae) family. 

Parts Used

 Berries

 Fruits

 Leaves

 Strobiles

Health Benefits of Hops

Cardiovascular System

 Hops may improve Blood Circulation.  Anecdotal Evidence

 Hops may alleviate Shock.  Anecdotal Evidence

Hair

 Hops may stimulate Hair growth due to Phytohormones.  Anecdotal Evidence

Immune System

 Hops may help to prevent and treat Cancer - Breast due to the Polyphenols inhibiting the activity of Aromatase.  [1]

 Hops may stimulate the apoptosis (cell death) of Burkitt's Lymphoma cells.  [2]

 Hops may stimulate the apoptosis (cell death) of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia cells due to the Xanthohumol content of Hops.  [3]

 Hops may help to prevent Cancer - Colon.  [4]

 Hops may reduce Inflammation due to the Humulon content of Hops.  [5]

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