Hops – Digestive and Antibiotic – Monastic Recipes

Description

Hops is one of the most important herbs with some very interesting properties. Perhaps an underutilized herb of the Greek flora, hops is not only one of the main ingredients of beer, but also an aromatic and medicinal plant, with wide use and a history spanning thousands of years.

It is a calming plant with a bitter taste. It is used for conditions of the nervous and digestive systems.

It also has antibiotic properties, as some of the substances it contains (isohumulone and humulinic acid) promote the fight against bacteria in the human body.

Its Properties

Digestive: It is used for indigestion. It is classified as a bitter digestive. It activates digestion in cases of anorexia. It helps with stomach nerve issues.

Tonic: In appropriate doses, it acts as a cardiac tonic.

Diuretic: It combats fluid retention.

Calming: It treats tension, anxiety, and insomnia.

Antibiotic: It has an astringent action. In large doses, it acts as an antiscabietic. It is used for chronic ulcers, skin irritations, and wounds.

Side Effects:

• If hops is consumed, it should always be taken before sleep and never before driving.
• Its therapeutic properties are short-term.
• Its use is prohibited for individuals suffering from depression.
• In large quantities, it may cause disturbances in the menstrual cycle.

Preparation Method:

We place a teaspoon of the herb in a cup of boiling water. Let it steep for about ten minutes, then strain it.

Net weight 30g