Herb Notes: The Benefits of Hops

If you've ever sipped a cold IPA on a warm summer evening, you've already had a brush with one of herbalism's most interesting relaxing herbs. Hops (Humulus lupulus) is most famous as the plant behind craft beer's signature bitter flavor. Long before artisan breweries started putting together tasting notes about citrus undertones and fruity finishes, herbalists were treasuring hops for its ability to help people unwind, sleep, and digest. Want to learn about the healing gifts of hops? Follow along with herbalist Sorrel Hartford to learn about 3 benefits and key contraindications of hops as a medicine plant. And after learning these 3 benefits of hops you might be wondering how you can learn more about other common herbs. Here’s the easy way to learn more about our favorite common herbs: download a FREE deck of our top 12 Herb Notes. You’ll learn all about popular herbs like catnip, aloe, elderberry, and more. Get your FREE Herb Notes printable flashcards here: https://www.learningherbs.com/herb-notes-flashcards/