Nutritional Supplement

Hops

Also indexed as: Humulus lupulus

Side Effects

Use of hops is generally safe. However, some people have been reported to experience an allergic skin rash after handling the dried flowers. This is most likely due to a pollen sensitivity.12

References

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6. Koetter U, Schrader E, Käufeler R, Brattström A. A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled, prospective clinical study to demonstrate clinical efficacy of a fixed valerian hops extract combination (Ze 91019) in patients suffering from non-organic sleep disorder. Phytother Res 2007;21:847-51.

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8. Murray MT. The Healing Power of Herbs. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing, 1995.

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10. Foster S. Herbs for Your Health. Loveland, CO: Interweave Press, 1996, 56-7.

11. Blumenthal M, Busse WR, Goldberg A, et al. (eds). The Complete Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Boston, MA: Integrative Medicine Communications, 1998, 147.

12. Foster S. Herbs for Your Health. Loveland, CO: Interweave Press, 1996, 56-7.

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