Erowid Hops (Humulus lupulus) Vault

hops

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Hops

BOTANICAL CLASSIFICATION

Family :

Cannabinaceae (Former: Urticaceae)

Genus :

Humulus

Species :

lupulus

COMMON NAMES

Hops

USES

Flavors, Bitters, and Preserves Beer; Promotes Appetite and Sleep; Reduces Anxiety; Recently research has looked at anti-cancer and anti-viral effects.

DESCRIPTION

Hops is a sturdy climbing perennial vine with dark green, sharply-toothed leaves. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. Male flowers are in loose bunches, 3 to 5 inches long while female flowers grow in leafy yellow-green cone-shaped "hops".