Plant Part: Female Flower Strobile / Cone (Whole)

Package Size: 1 oz Pouch

Flavor Profile: Strongly bitter, earthy, piney, resinous, and deeply aromatic with floral-citrus undertones

Overview & Traditional Uses

Hops are the papery, cone-like female flowers (strobiles) of a vigorous perennial climbing vine native to Europe and North America. While globally celebrated as the essential bittering and preserving agent in brewing, Hops hold a revered place in traditional Western folk herbalism dating back to medieval monastic gardens. Golden resin glands nestled within the bracts (lupulin) contain potent bitter acids (humulone and lupulone), volatile essential oils, and plant flavonoids that deliver profound nervous system relaxation, digestive stimulation, and deep nighttime restoration.

• Deep Sleep & Nervous Tension Release: A premier traditional sedative nervine steeped to quiet racing nighttime thoughts, ease physical restlessness, soften muscular tension, and encourage deep, uninterrupted sleep.

• Metaphysical & Folklore Uses: Ruled by Mars and the Water element. Associated with deep peace, dreamwork, banishing nightmares, healing sleep, and spiritual protection. Traditionally sewn into dream pillows or added to bedside sachets to ensure restful slumber and shield against dark spiritual disturbances.

• Digestive Bitters & Hormonal Ease: The intense bitter principles stimulate natural digestive secretions and bile flow, while naturally occurring phytoestrogens (such as 8-prenylnaringenin) provide traditional support for easing menopausal hot flashes and nervous restlessness.

Brewing & Preparation

• Infusion Method: Steep 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of whole hops cones in 8 oz of freshly boiled water for 8–10 minutes, covered to retain the volatile essential oils. Strain and sip warm before bed. (Because of its distinct, intense bitterness, it is best sweetened with raw honey or blended with sweeter aromatic botanicals.)

• Classic Herbal Dream Pillow: Place whole dried hops cones alongside lavender blossoms and chamomile inside a small fabric sachet and tuck it under your pillowcase for aromatic nighttime calm.

• Pairs Well With: Chamomile, Valerian Root, Passionflower, Skullcap, Lavender, Spearmint.

Precautions & Storage

• Precautions: Avoid use during pregnancy and nursing. Because of its pronounced calming effects, do not use before driving or operating heavy machinery, and use caution if taking prescription sedative medications. Contains natural phytoestrogenic compounds; individuals with a history of estrogen-sensitive conditions should consult a healthcare practitioner. Individuals experiencing clinical depression should use caution, as strong sedatives may enhance sluggish mood.

• Storage: Store sealed in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry pantry away from heat, air, and direct sunlight to protect the delicate aromatic resins and lupulin glands.

(These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)