What are the traditional uses of Humulus lupulus?

Humulus lupulus has 40 documented traditional uses in the Verdica ethnobotanical reference database. This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA.

What phytochemicals are found in Humulus lupulus?

Humulus lupulus contains 446 documented phytochemical compounds in the Verdica database.

Does Humulus lupulus have herb-drug interactions?

Verdica documents 53 potential herb-drug interactions for Humulus lupulus. Always consult a healthcare provider before using herbal preparations alongside any medication.

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Humulus lupulus

Hops

Family: Cannabaceae • Genus: Humulus • Region: AFRICA: Morocco., Albania, Alberta, Arizona, Arkansas, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Buryatia, California, Chihuahua, China, Chita, Ciscaucasia, Colorado, Connecticut, Croatia, Czech Republic, Dagestan, Delaware, EUROPE: Denmark, European part, Finland, France, Gansu Sheng, Georgia, Gorno-Altay, Greece, Hokkaidô, Honshu, Hungary, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Irkutsk, Israel. NORTHERN AMERICA: Canada, Italy, Japan, Kansas, Kemerovskaja oblast, Kentucky, Krasnoyarsk, Kurganskaja oblast, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Montenegro, Nebraska, Netherlands, Nevada, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Newfoundland and Labrador, North Carolina, North Dakota, North Macedonia, Norway, Nova Scotia, Novosibirsk, Ohio, Oklahoma, Omsk, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Poland, Portugal, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Rhode Island, Romania, Russian Federation, Russian Federation, Russian Federation-Ciscaucasia, Russian Federation-European part, Saskatchewan, Serbia, Sichuan Sheng (north), Slovakia, Slovenia, South Dakota, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, TEMPERATE ASIA: Altay, Tomsk, Turkey, Tyumen, Ukraine (incl. Krym), United Kingdom (U.K.), United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu

Summary: Humulus lupulus (Hops) is a plant in the Cannabaceae family. Verdica documents 40 traditional uses, 446 phytochemical compounds, and 53 herb-drug interactions for this species.

Traditional Uses

446

Phytochemicals

Herb-Drug Interactions

Edibility Records

Pet Toxicity Records

About Humulus lupulus

Bloom Color: Green, Yellow. Main Bloom Time: Early fall, Late summer, Mid summer. Form: Spreading or horizontal, Variable spread.

Care Information

Sunlight	Full sun
Watering	Low — drought tolerant
Soil	Well-drained, moist, loamy
Hardiness Zone	USDA 5-7

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Disclaimer: The statements on this page regarding traditional uses of plants have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Traditional use information is presented for educational and historical reference purposes only, reflecting documented ethnobotanical practices. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal preparation, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have any medical condition. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 (US) or your local emergency number immediately.

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