Hops cones - medicinal properties and contraindications

Hops in non-traditional medicine has been used for a very long time. The first mention of it dates back to the IX century. The most therapeutic properties and contraindications in cones of hops. Although doctors use other parts of the plant, not only the copulation. Recently, hops are increasingly being prescribed by professional doctors.

Healing properties of hop cones

Soapplants enjoy maximum popularity, because they contain the greatest amount of useful substances:

• bitterness - a lupulin;
• ascorbic acid;
• vitamins B and PP;
• essential oils;
• alkaloids;
• phytoestrogen ;
• organic acids;
• dyes.

Among the useful properties of hop cones:

• bactericidal;
• antifungal;
• hypnotic;
• sedative;
• diuretic;
• anti-inflammatory;
• choleretic;
• tonic;
• painkiller.

The medicinal properties of hop cones are quite active in gynecology. They contribute to the strengthening of women's health, normalize the menstrual cycle, relieve pain with menstruation. Infusion on hops treats cystitis. To do this, take it for 25-30 ml before meals and before bedtime. After seven days the body must be fully restored.

Very often, drugs from cones are prescribed to people suffering from heart disease. The plant is often included in charges intended for the treatment of the nervous system:

• insomnia;
• a neurosis ;
• priapism;
• nocturnal pollutions and others.

Those who benefit from the medicinal properties of hop cones are not contraindicated, can apply them for the treatment of liver and gastrointestinal diseases. Substances contained in plants are able to regulate water-salt and fat metabolism in the body. They also contribute to the early removal of toxins and other harmful substances from the body.

Allowed and external use of cones. From them an ointment is obtained, which helps to cope with joint pain with arthritis, arthrosis, gout, rheumatism, bruises, sprains.

Some are prepared from hops decoction for rinsing hair. The remedy is indicated for hair loss, alopecia, dandruff.

Contraindications to the use of hop cones

Applying cones of hops for medicinal purposes is very important observe all norms and dosages. When you abuse the medicine, you may experience migraines, nausea, vomiting, a feeling of weakness.

The plant is forbidden to such groups of persons:

• children under 2 years;
• pregnant;
• during lactation;
• when hypersecretion of estrogen.