HOPS Humulus lupulus . Urticaceae.
All herbs should be used in moderation and not in large quantities. Please consult a Herbalist.
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  A little of what you fancy does you good.
Little wonder that gypsies love this herb.
 
Annual/biennial/Perennial Perennial
Appearance Climber with palmate leaves and flowers that are coned shaped and a yellow-green.
Height 33ft/10m
Growing Position Must have plenty of space and somewhere to climb..
Fertiliser  
Propagation & soil Rich moist soil. Take cuttings from new shoots.
Spring Train the new shoots up tall wires
Summer The female flowers are harvested when they are ripe in late summer.
Autumn Gradual die down.
Winter Only the roots will survive the winter the dead parts above soil level can be cleared away.
Use Flowers, fruits and shoots
Aromatic, Medicinal or Culinary Aromatic, Medicinal and Culinary
Areas of help Sleep inducer, earache, hyperactivity, pain, stress, long term to prevent anaemia, and toothache.
Storage Dry the hops.
Specific Use
  • Cook the young shoots as you would asparagus
  • Put dried hops(fruits) into a pillow with lavender to help sleeplessness.
  • Eat eight flowers raw morning and evening.
Recipe
Large doses can be harmful.
Basic recipes and how to make, CLICK.

Tea:
Take one tablespoon of hops to half a pint of cold water and simmer for 2 mins. Drink a small cupful morning and evening.
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