Dried Herb & Tea

Hops

Humulus lupulus

T Traditional use

Hop strobiles are traditionally used as a tea to relieve mild symptoms of stress and to aid sleep, taken 30–60 minutes before bed.

Sleep, Stress & Mood
Hops – Dried Herb & Tea

Image: Herbadex Botanik Stüdyosu · Özel Üretim

Pregnancy⚠ Avoid
Breastfeeding⚠ Avoid
Children⚠ Avoid
Drug interactionsNo recorded interactions
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The EMA classes hop strobiles (the female flower clusters) as a traditional herbal medicine for mild stress and to aid sleep. For sleep, take them 30–60 minutes before bed. The monograph lists no known adverse effects.

Parts used: strobiles
Key constituents: Bitter Acids (Humulone, Lupulone)

Updated: October 15, 2026

✓ This herb record is backed by official European Medicines Agency (EMA HMPC) herbal monographs.

What is it used for?

  • T Traditional use

    Traditional use: Based on at least 30 years of documented traditional use rather than clinical trials.

    How do we rate evidence levels? →

    Traditionally used to relieve mild symptoms of stress and to aid sleep. [1]

How is it used?

Tea

For stress, pour 150–200 ml of boiling water over 0.5 g of chopped strobiles.

Amount: Up to 4 times daily

Duration limit: See a doctor if no better after 2 weeks

[1]

Tea

For sleep, pour 150–200 ml of boiling water over 0.5–1 g and drink 30–60 minutes before bed.

Amount: Once in the evening

[1]

Safety & interactions

Minimum age: 12 years

  • Not recommended for children under 12.
  • Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding because safety has not been shown.
  • If symptoms worsen or do not improve within the stated time, see a doctor or pharmacist.
[1]

Drug interactions

No recorded interactions

Side effects

  • None known according to the monograph; report any unexpected effect to a doctor

⚕ When to see a doctor

  • If high fever, shortness of breath or purulent/bloody phlegm develops
  • If symptoms do not improve within 1–2 weeks or worsen
  • If severe abdominal pain, jaundice, rash or allergic reaction occurs

Did you know?

Hop tea needs only 0.5–1 g of strobiles; for sleep, drink it 30–60 minutes before bed. [1]

Frequently asked questions

Do hops help with sleep?

The EMA accepts hops as a traditional remedy for mild stress and to aid sleep.

How do I make hop tea?

For sleep, pour 150–200 ml of boiling water over 0.5–1 g of strobiles and drink 30–60 minutes before bed.

Are these the hops used in beer?

Yes, it is the same plant, but beer is no substitute for hop tea.

Can children use hops?

Not recommended under 12.

Sources

  1. Community herbal monograph on Humulus lupulus L., flos – Revision 1EMA HMPC · 2014

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Hops (Humulus lupulus). Herbadex — Doğal Şifa Rehberi (2026). https://herbadex.com/en/herb/hops/

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