Have you ever wondered how beer is made and what ingredients are used in this most refreshing beverage? One key element is hops — a cone-shaped flower of the plant (Humulus lupulus) in the ...

What are hops, anyway? Brewmeisters use the green flowers of the female hop plant Humulus lupulus. They resemble small green pine cones approximately an inch long. Most American hops are grown on tall ...

Hops have no well-documented adverse effects as an alternative medication. However, data are insufficient to recommend for use in pregnant or lactating women or small children. Allergic potential is ...