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Hops - Humulus Lupulus

Monograph
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single · Oral

Accepted Names (English)

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Bine(common)European hop(common)Hop(common)Hops(common)Humulus lupulus(proper)

Accepted Names (French)

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Houblon(common)Houblon d'Europe(common)Houblon grimpant(common)Humulus lupulus(proper)

Approved Health Claims

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  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine as a sleep aid (during times of mental stress)
  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine as an aromatic bitter to aid digestion and to increase appetite (stomachic)
  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve restlessness and/or nervousness (calmative)

Approved Health Claims (Français)

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  • Utilisé (traditionnellement) en phytothérapie comme un amer aromatique pour aider à la digestion et à stimuler l'appétit (stomachique)
  • Utilisé (traditionnellement) en phytothérapie pour aider à dormir (en période de stress mental)
  • Utilisé (traditionnellement) en phytothérapie pour aider à soulager l'agitation et/ou la nervosité (calmant)

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adolescents 12-17 years and Adults 18 years and older (EMA 2014; ESCOP 2003)
0.5–6 gramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeedingApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia)Applies to: Sleep aid
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsenApplies to: Other uses
cautionWhen using this product avoid taking with alcohol or products that cause drowsinessApplies to: All products
cautionWhen using this product exercise caution if you drive or use machinery as this product may cause drowsinessApplies to: All products

Ingredients Covered

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