Hot flashes and insomnia problems - what can hops do for you?

Hops - More Than Beer - Nature’s Phytoestrogen With Effects in the Intimate Area

The History and Medicinal Use of Hops

We primarily know hops from beer, but the plant has a long and well-documented history as a medicinal herb. Originally from China, hops were cultivated in European monastery gardens for medicinal purposes as early as the Middle Ages. Monks in Central Europe were also the first to add hops to beer - a tradition that later spread to the Nordic countries. The Danish medieval physician Henrik Harpestreng (1164-1244) mentions hops in his work Liber Herbarum, where he writes: “It is hot and dry. It cleanses the spleen and liver and helps against their diseases. It promotes urination and cleanses all parts of the body from inflammation. If women are closed below, it purifies their blood flow and expels a dead child. If drunk with honey and water, it helps against pain in the thighs and groin.”

Phytoestrogens, Fertility, and Modern Knowledge

A remarkable phenomenon observed in areas with heavy hop cultivation was that no children were born nine months after the harvest. Today, we know that hop cones contain a phytoestrogen - 8-prenylnaringenin - which can be absorbed through the skin or respiratory system. This was only documented in modern times but may explain those historical observations. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has published a monograph on hops, stating that the plant can be used for mild stress and sleep disorders. Scientific studies also show that hops can reduce hot flashes, improve libido, and lower the risk of osteoporosis. In addition to 8-prenylnaringenin, hops contain xanthohumol - a compound that inhibits the development of cancer cells. Therefore, it is believed that hops can also be used by women with breast cancer. However, due to the estrogenic effect, hops are not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

LadyBalance MENO - Intimate Tablet With Documented Plant Extract

LadyBalance has developed a lactose-based intimate tablet containing 60 mg hop extract - in line with the dosages used in published studies. While no scientific studies yet exist on vaginal absorption, our own tests show no issues with this method of administration. The LadyBalance MENO vaginal tablet is developed for women in menopause who want to support intimate balance while taking advantage of the documented effects of hop extract. The tablet has a characteristic scent of hops, and the small green specks come directly from the active plant extract.

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Quote and historical references from: https://urteblog.middelalderurter.dk/2020/02/16/humle/

ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY MONOGRAPHS AND FOR INCLUSION OF HERBAL SUBSTANCE(S), PREPARATION(S) OR COMBINATIONS THEREOF IN THE LIST – EMEA/HMPC/513618/2006

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