Glandula lupuli

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 13.06.2024

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Synonym(s)

glandula lupuli; Hop glands; Lupulinum; Lupuli strobulus

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Glandula Lupuli are the hop glands used in naturopathy, of the true hop (also known as Humulus vulgaris), consisting of the glandular scales on the inside of the bracts of the female inflorescences or fruit clusters, see under Lupuli flos.

EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Sedative, sleep-inducing, appetite-stimulating, antibacterial, promotes saliva and stomach secretion.

Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.

Hop extracts can be used as sedatives; also for menopausal and postmenopausal complaints. Occasionally hop bitter is used as an amarum aromatic for flavour intensification in liqueurs and essences. Preparations made from hop cones are used as a light sedative and tranquilliser. Hop extracts are commercially available as ready-to-use drugs, often mixed with other herbal sedatives such as valerian.

In aromatherapy, hop blossoms are used as "aroma cushions" or hop extracts as bath additives.

Indication according to commission E: restlessness, anxiety, sleep disorders

Indications in traditional medicine: irritable bladder, enuresis nocturna, loss of appetite, nervous gastropathy.

Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Dosage form: Cut drug, drug powder, dry extract powder for infusions and decoctions.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

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Last updated on: 13.06.2024

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles