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Humulus lupulus - Hops

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[[File:Hopfendolde-mit-hopfengarten.jpg|thumb|right|''Hops'']]
 Hops are the flowers (also called seed cones or strobiles) of the hop plant '''Humulus lupulus. They are used primarily as ''' is a flavoring and stability agent in beer, perennial climber growing to which they impart bitter, zesty, or citric flavours; though they are also used for various purposes in other beverages and herbal medicine6m at a medium rate. The hop plant It is a vigorous, climbing, herbaceous perennial, usually trained native to grow up strings in a field called a hopfieldmuch of Europe, hop garden (nomenclature in the South of England)including Britain, or hop yard (in the and West Country and U.S.) when grown commercially. Many different varieties of hops are grown by farmers around the world, with different types being used for particular styles of beerasia
==Uses==
{{Uses|WoundsGastric problems}}, {{Uses|CutsCramps}}, {{Uses|SnakebitesBoils}}, {{Uses|Curing liver disordersBruises}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptionsStones in gallbladder}}, {{Uses|BlotchesUrinary tract infection}}, {{Uses|PimplesCystitis}}, {{Uses|DiarrheaDelirium}}, {{Uses|Sore throatsDyspepsia}}
==Parts Used==
==Chemical Composition==
The volatile oils of hops have been associated with the promotion of sleep and with anti-microbial properties in vitro. The bitter acids may possess anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative activity and the flavonoids may also have anti-proliferative properties.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|Simple|heartHeart-shaped|heartHeart-shaped leaves on a fibrous stalk with finely toothed edges}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
===Flower===
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|oblong Oblong shape|1 1/4 -2 inches|The fruit of the female plant is called strobiles and resemble small pine cones|yellowishYellowish-green bracts|many}}
===Other features===
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
==Where to get the saplings==
==How to plant/cultivate==
Landscape Uses:Ground cover, Screen. Easily grown Seed - sow spring in a good garden soil cold frame. Germination is fairly quick. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle and plant out in sun the summer or semi-shade[1, 53]following spring. Prefers a deep rich loam<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Hedgerows}}, {{Commonly seen|woodlandsWoodlands}}, {{Commonly seen|waste Waste ground}}.
==Photo Gallery==
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
File:Humulus_lupulus_009.JPG|Habitus
File:Humulus_lupulus_010.JPG|Leaves
File:Humulus_lupulus_12.JPG|{{VIS seal}}<br>Habitus femaleFile:Humulus_lupulus_001.JPG|{{VIS seal}}<br>Habitus maleFile:Humulus lupulus 012.jpg|{{VIS seal}}{{QI seal}}<br>Leaf development: Young, simple leaf to 3, 5, and the 7 lobes of the full-grown leafFile:Humulus lupulus 002.JPG|{{VIS seal}}<br>Male inflorescenceFile:Humulus lupulus 004.JPG|{{VIS seal}}<br>Female inflorescencesFile:Humulus lupulus 005.JPG|{{VIS seal}}<br>Close-up of a female inflorescence
</gallery>
==References==
 
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/life-science/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant-profiler/humulus-lupulus.html "constituents"Constituents]</ref> <ref name="Leaf">[https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/hops-humulus-lupulus.html "plant Plant description"]</ref> <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Humulus+lupulus "Cultivation details"]</ref>
</references>
* [http://eol.org/pages/595013/details Humulus lupulus on encyclopedea of life]
* [http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/savanna/plants/am_hops.htm Humulus lupulus on wild flowers.info]
* [https://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Common%20Hop.html Humulus lupulus on flowersofindia.net] * [https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=Humulus+lupulus Humulus lupulus on pfaf.org]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]]
[[Category:Cannabaceae]]

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