Hops Essential Oil
SKU: HOPS_2.5ml
- Botanical Name: Humulus Lupulus
- Plant Part: Catkins
- Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
- Country of Origin: USA
- Color/Consistency: Thin, golden yellow
- Aroma: Spicy, Sweet, Herbal, Bitter
- Perfumery Note: Base
- Main Chemical Components: Myrcene (51.09%), Alpha-Humulene (20.15%), Beta-Caryophyllene (13.46%)
- 2.5ml - $21.00
- 5ml - $38.00
- 10ml - $59.00
- 30ml - $153.00
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- Description
This lovely plant has a very rich history of use, dating back to ancient Egypt, where it was used as a salad plant as early as the 1st century. Hops are the female flowers (also called cones or catkins) of Humulus Lupulus, a climbing plant in the Cannabaceae family — the same plant family as Hemp! It’s scientific name, Humulus Lupulus means “soil” and “small wolf”, as it has a tendency to strangle other plants if not tended. The Romans even said that hops grew “wild among the willows, like wolves among sheep".
Still, Hops' main claim to fame in today's world comes from its use in beer. In brewing, hops are appreciated as a flavoring agent, and they also stabilize the bacterial growth of the brew by killing off the undesirable microbial growth, while allowing the beneficial yeasts to continue thriving. For this reason, it is sometimes referred to as "beer flower". Hops are also very good for digestion.
Hops is very high in certain anti-flammatory components called alpha-caryophyllene and beta-caryophyllene, which are also some of the main chemical components in Cannabis Sativa and Copaiba essential oils. Hops essential oil is also very high in myrcene, which is a terpene that is known for its presence in certain strains of Cannabis and commonly sought out for its ability to support sleep and ease pain and inflammation. Historically, many Native American tribes have used Hops to treat pain and insomnia.
Hops also contains a lot of phyto-estrogens, which causes many women who work with this plant to experience delay in menses. The presence of these plant estrogens make it useful for easing symptoms related to menopause, painful menstruation, and also increasing milk production in breastfeeding mothers. In the past, Christian monks even used hops to decrease their libido.
Energetically and emotionally, this plant may be used to work through emotional issues relating to creativity and sexuality. It is believed to help support people in learning to differentiate between lust and love. It has also historically been used for dream divination… the word “hops” is derived from the Anglo word “hoppon”, meaning “to climb”. This association was most likely made in reference to the plant’s desire to climb, but this word also reflects on its ability to support the subconscious in climbing into other realms for calm and clarity.
Blends with: Citrus oils, Copaiba, Nutmeg, Pine, and Spice oils