Suggested dosing of Humulus lupulus (hops)
Insomnia
Dried strobile: 1.5-2 g
Extract combo with valerian: 60 mg
Suggested uses of Humulus lupulus (hops)
Anxiety, insomnia & other sleep disorders, restlessness, tension, excitability, ADHD, nervousness, and irritability
Efficacy
Possibly effective for mild sedation
Humulus lupulus (hops) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Contact dermatitis
Warnings
Contraindications
N/A
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: N/A
Lactation: N/A
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Humulus lupulus (hops)
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of action
2-methyl-3-butene-2-ol has sedative properties
