Whole hop cone

*Hopbel Heel* by Jacob Hooy.

Hops are a plant belonging to the cannabis family, which grow wild in Western Europe and were also widely cultivated here in the past. The hop cones are used as a preservative and flavouring agent in the brewing of beer. Hops are a dioecious perennial that overwinters as a rhizome.

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Instructions for use
Prepare as a herbal tea. Use 1 teaspoon of crushed hop cones per teacup, and pour boiling water over them. Then leave to steep for 5 minutes, as you would with tea. Drink 1 cup before meals or 1 cup before going to bed.

Storage advice
Store in a dry, cool, dark place, in a sealed container and out of the reach of children.

Warnings
Do not use during pregnancy or if you are experiencing symptoms of depression. Take care when using hops whilst driving or operating machinery. Precaution: Consult a doctor, therapist or expert before using plants if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or suffering from an illness. Plants may have side effects, contraindications and interactions with other medicines.