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Essential oil

Hop

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Description

Latin Name: Humulus Lupulus var. Cascade

French Name: Houblon

English Name: Hop

Botanical Family: Cannabinaceae

Origin: Quebec, Canada

Harvest time: August and September

Distilled Parts: Cones

Organoleptic Characteristics: Clear liquid, clear to pale yellow

Components: Myrcene, α-humulene, (E)-β-Farnesene, β-caryophyllène
Uses

Gastritis of nervous origin++, tachycardia, supraventricular arrhythmia+.
Recommandations

Mastosis, hormone-dependent disseminated cancers.

The information provided on this website does NOT constitute medical advice for the treatment or cure of any medical condition or disease.

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Functions of Hop

  • Digestive system

    Bien-être digestif, elle contribue au confort digestif.

  • Endocrine system

    Soutien aux femmes, une huile essentielle utilisée traditionnellement pour le bien-être féminin, notamment pendant les périodes de changements hormonaux.

  • Nervous system

    Relaxante et apaisante, cette huile essentielle est utilisée traditionnellement pour favoriser la détente en cas d’anxiété ou de difficulté à s’endormir.

  • Osteoarticular system

    Confort musculaire et articulaire, elle est historiquement appréciée pour aider à soulager, apaiser les tensions et l’inconfort musculaire et articulaire.

  • 100% organic

  • Circular economy

  • Directly from the producer in Quebec

  • Respect the Boreal Forest

  • 100% Genuine

Origin

The Latin name for hops is humulus and comes from the word humus or soil, while lupulus means little wolf. The reason it is named like this may be due to the fact that it exhausts the soil when growing; its appetite resembles that of the wolf. Hops have stems that curl along a trellis or tree and can reach up to ten meters in height. It grows wild in wetlands.

Hops is a dioecious plant, i.e. it produces plants with either male or female flowers. Only the female inflorescences cones are collected. When mature, the glands at the base of the bracts of unpollinated flowers form a yellowish, resinous powder called lupulin, which is rich in aromatic compounds. This is what gives the characteristic bitterness and aroma to beer.

Germany is the largest producer of hops growing nearly forty thousand tons per year, almost 30% of the world’s production. The United States, meanwhile, produces about twenty-eight thousand tons.

In Quebec, hop crops have expanded greatly since the mid-2000s due to the growing interest of craft beer enthusiasts. Some thirty different hops growers are currently active and microbreweries are a multiplying trend to the delight of many Quebeckers. It is indeed now possible to tour the Grand Dukes region by wandering around the different areas of Quebec in search of new flavours: mellow, malted grilled, hoppy or robust. This new industry is very timely, as it contributes to reviving the economy of some small towns by attracting new tourists.

History

Hildegard of Bingen (1099-1179) discovered the disinfecting properties and the conservative effect of hops which allowed producers to store the beer for longer periods of time. Before his discovery, barley ale was the brew of choice, produced from a mixture of herbs and spices.

Hops is part of the Cannabaceae family (like cannabis). Which explains its sedative effect. To encourage better sleep, insomniacs filled their pillowcases with these dried flowers. It is said that the peasants who harvested the hops had to sing to avoid falling asleep.

The Amerindians made infusions with hop flowers mainly to calm nervousness or insomnia. They also used them to make poultices for pain relief.

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Information

Nom latin : Humulus Lupulus var. Cascade
Nom anglais : Hop
Famille botanique : Cannabinaceae
Origine : Québec, Canada
Temps de récolte : septembre
Parties distillées : cônes
Spécificités organoleptiques : caractéristique, florale et épicée, liquide transparent à jaune pâle
Composants : myrcène, α-humulène, (E)-β-Farnesène, β-caryophyllène.

Recommendations

Essential oils are wonderful for the well-being of humans, animals, insects and plants. There are many books that discuss aromatherapy and you should refer to them for proper and safe use. We also recommend that you consult a professional in aromatherapy who will be able to target the biochemical groups and aromatic molecules of essential oils and thus increase the effectiveness of your care.

Storage

Essential oils should be stored in a cool, dry place, protected from light and air.

References

Official website 

  • Association forestière du sud du Québec
  • Le guide sylvicole du Québec - Publications du Québec
  • Ministère des richesses naturelles de l’Ontario
  • National Library of Medicine, Schafer, D. and W. Schafer (1981). “Pharmacological studies with an ointment containing menthol, camphene and essential oils for broncholytical and secretolytical effects.” Arzneimittel-Forschung/Drug Research 31(1): 82-86.
  • Ressources naturelles Canada

Books

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  • Plamondon Stéphanie. Nobles essences, Guide des plantes aromatiques du Québec, Éditions Québec Amérique inc., 2023.
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