bianca's Herb Patch : Hops

The dried strobiles (flowers) are used in making beer and ale, and can be drunk as a tea to ease restlessness, insomnia, and the d.t.'s, reduce fever and pain, improve the appetite and digestion, and expel poison from the body. Hops can also be sewn into a pillow to help on to sleep. It has been used since the eighth centry. A good locla remedy for skin irritation and itchingis two parts stramonium leaves to one part hops, simmered in oil, and cooled and strained. A decoction with bonest is used for bruises.