Benefits of drinking Hops Tea

While predominately known for, and used for, giving beer its distinctive flavor, hops are also used in herbal remedies since they contain numerous beneficial compounds like tannins, flavonoids, lupulone, and much more. These various compounds have been shown to provide a number of benefits to overall health including increased immune system strength. The flowering buds of the hop plant create a tea that is rich in all of these compounds and can also help with a variety of different medical issues. This versatile tea has a great number of benefits may very well surprise you.

Hops is used for anxiety, inability to sleep (insomnia) and other sleep disorders, restlessness, tension, excitability, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), nervousness, and irritability. It is also used to improve appetite, increase urine flow, start the flow of breast milk, as a bitter tonic, and for indigestion. Other uses include prostate cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, high cholesterol, tuberculosis, bladder infections, intestinal cramps, an intestinal disorder called mucous colitis, nerve pain

Anti-Inflammatory:
Common over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (in Advil and
Motrin) and naproxen (in Aleve) are known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) because they relieve pain by reducing inflammation, they come with potential side effects, including stomach upset, heartburn, ulcers, and skin rashes, especially if used long-term for chronic conditions such as arthritis. Perluxan, a special extract of Hops found in a variety of supplements, is an effective but safer natural alternative.

** Stress Relief – Among the most well-known is the tea’s ability to help you rest and sleep better. Some users report that it has successfully helped in calming their nerves, relieving stress, relaxing anxiety, and combating insomnia. The calming effects of this tea can help relieve feelings of depression and ease tension as well. Drinking this tea before bed is a great way to encourage a calm mind and allow for a soothing, more relaxing sleep.

Aids Bladder & Digestion- can help relieve constipation and act as a diuretic, helping to flush the system of toxins and waste. Through this manner of action it can also help ease bladder pain and bladder problems, even assisting in bladder infections. Hops tea can aid with digestion by stimulating the production of stomach acid to help break food down. Since hops tea has properties that allow it to work as an anti-spasmodic, it can be a good solution for problems related to irritable bowel syndrome as well.

External Uses- Hops tea is also great to use externally as well. By applying it to a cloth you can use it for the antiseptic qualities it offers. It can be applied to minor cuts, scrapes, burns, and bug bites to help relieve pain, speed healing, and prevent infection. It can be also used externally to ease pain that is related to arthritis as well. Other external uses for this tea are aid with rheumatism, warts, bruises, boils, and it can even offer help by reducing inflammation.

Hops Tea: For Cancer Prevention
Like many other teas, hops tea has a wide array of helpful antioxidants to offer. Antioxidants can help to prevent the cells by protecting them from the damage done by free radicals in the body. Considerable studies have shown that the introduction of antioxidants into the body can help slow and prevent cancer development. However, something that can set hops tea aside from other teas and can help prevent specific cancers is the presence of a natural compound known as xanthohumol. Xanthohumol is a type of flavonoid that has been shown to block certain effects that lead to abnormal cell growth in the prostate, which can ultimately help to prevent the onset of prostate cancer. This flavonoid, which can only be found in hops tea, can also help to prevent other specific cancers such as breast cancer, colon cancer, and ovarian cancer.

“Hoppy Dreams” – Sleep sachets have been used for centuries. By creating a synergistic blend of Hops, Lavender, and Rose Petals, one is said to be able to ::
· induce restful sleep
· experience vivid and meaningful dreams
· receive relief from nightmares
· ward off negative energy
· help us relax + unwind
· increase positive vibrations in the space they occupy
· improve mental health
If you, or someone you know, has trouble sleeping…bless them with the gift of a peaceful sleep sachet!
“Hoppy Life” – Relaxation Roller is made with hops infused oil and a hint of lavender to bring you the calmness, relaxation and wind down before going to sleep.
“Hopped Up” massage oil has been a great aid in helping people with pain. Nerve-Muscle-Joint-scar pains, from headaches to migraine relief, or any other “un-hoppy” pain you are experiencing. When in doubt…. get your “Hopped Up” out!
“Hoppy Body” Muscle Rub- aiding in those deep muscle pain. made from the hops infused oil, Cayenne pepper and ginger , this is a wonderful combination that can assist in deep muscle pain.
“Hoppiness” Body lotion – a soft and silky full body lotion made from the hops infused oil and coconut oil, that will leave you feeling soft and silky. Especially aids in those cracks on your feet and fingers in winter, and winter dryness.
“Hoppy Feet” – This hop oil can assist in controlling pain and the skin issues of Athletes feet.
EVOO – hops infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil, nice hoppy flavor with a butter after taste.
Hops Salts – Himalayan Sea Salt with a hoppy twist.

***Note: Naturally the results will be different for everyone. This is by no means a cure-all. I’m just happy to share with you my experience with these plants and/or oils. Please use conventional wisdom and consult with your medical professional prior to using this or any other herbal remedy. And as we know all too well the FDA doesn’t like any type of claim…therefore, take it for what it is, and remember, this information is purely educational in its purpose.***