Hops have been used for centuries to reduce nervous tension. Hops acts as a natural sedative to calm the nerves and reduce stress and anxiety. Hops also promote a good night's rest by counter-acting the effects of sleeplessness and insomnia. C and B-complex, and also contain various minerals. The natural antibiotic and antibacterial properties found in hops are beneficial in promoting healthy kidney functions, treating urinary tract infections and reducing painful urination.
Hops are beneficial as a digestive aid, stimulating the production of digestive fluids.
Hops have been known to stimulate appetite and relieve constipation and painful menstruation and headaches. Many herbalists even believe that a pillow of warm hops will often relieve a toothache or an earache. Hops are even occasionally administered as a hypnotic drug. Although there are numerous uses of hops as described above, hops are best known for their role in brewing. The flavor and aroma of beer is directly related to the variety of hops that are used in the brewing.