Hops or Beer Plant (Humulus lupulus)

Hops / beer plant is a plant widely used for its therapeutic properties and as a raw material in beer production.

The therapeutic properties of hops include:

• Mild ulcers: It is used for the treatment of mild ulcers, such as ulcers in the stomach and intestines.
• Inhibition of the anorexigenic hormone: It may have inhibitory properties on the anorexigenic hormone.
• Analgesic properties: It is believed that hop extracts can help relieve pain and tension.
• Sleep and relaxation: It has traditionally been used as a natural sedative and relaxing agent.

As a factor in beer production, hops add bitterness and contribute to maintaining the stability of the froth and color of the beer.

It also has antimicrobial properties that help protect the beer from microbial contamination.