(humulus lupulus)
The hop, commonly named northern vine and bine, has been used since the fourteenth century, chiefly to brew beer. Before then, people drank mead or ale beverages made from fermented honey or barley and flavored with ground ivy, yarrow, broom, wormwood, and other herbs. The hop grows wild in Europe and western Asia, and is cultivated in the United States. In Spanish the plant is called flores de cerveza, meaning “flowers of beer.” the Romans ate young hop shoots like asparagus. The cones found on female plants are used to make beer, the pulp is used to make paper, and the fibers of the plant are made into linen. Female-flower hops tea is believed to induce sleep, improve the appetite, and aid against alcoholism. It is also recommended for nervous diarrhea, flatulence, and intestinal cramps. Hops’ narcotic qualities are also considered a cure for uncontrolled sexual desires and a quarrelsome nature.
Part used for tea: female flowers (hops), leaves.
Taste: slightly peppery, yet mild. The tea is light yellow.
Caution: because of lupulin’s narcotic qualities, drink hops flower tea in moderation, and avoid prolonged use.
Leaves, by infusion: 1 teaspoon dried leaves, or 3 teaspoons of fresh crushed leaves, in 1 cup of boiling water. Steep to taste.
Flowers, by decoction: place 1 heaping tablespoon of hops flowers (cones) in 1/z pint of cold water, bring to a simmer for 2 or 3 minutes. Steep well. Strain. Hops quickly lose their effectiveness when stored, so use them fresh.
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