Lupulus humulus
Remedy of insomnia and nervous excitability. Sleeplessness from nervous excitement. Digestive upset. Sexual excitement. Headache from beer. Used as herbal sleep aid.
Source
Prepared from the strobiles (flower cones) of Humulus lupulus (Cannabaceae).
Available Potencies
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Keynote Symptoms
Insomnia from nervous excitability — the chief indication. Digestive upset — flatulence, nausea from beer. Sexual excitement. Headache from beer drinking. Dull, heavy headache. Used as herbal sleep aid in pillows and teas. Sedative, calming effect.
Mind & Emotional Symptoms
Nervous, excitable. Cannot settle to sleep.
General Symptoms
Nervous and digestive. Worse from beer, excitement. Better from sleep, quiet.
Physical Symptoms
Sleep & Dreams
Insomnia from nervous excitement. Cannot settle.
Stomach
Flatulence. Nausea from beer. Dyspepsia.
Head
Headache from beer. Dull, heavy.
Modalities
Better From
Sleep, quiet
Worse From
Beer, excitement, evening
Constitutional Type
Nervous insomniacs.
Clinical Indications
Insomnia, nervous excitability, beer headache, flatulence, sexual excitement
Comparative Materia Medica
Passiflora has insomnia but milder. Coffea has insomnia from excitement. Valeriana has changeable insomnia.
Safety Information
Coffea.
Hops are a common brewing ingredient. Non-toxic. Used as herbal sedative. Estrogenic properties. Safe in all potencies.
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