Thursday, October 16, 2008

Hops

~A Sedative and a Bitter tonic
Through stimulating better digestion we extract more out of our foods which increases our nutrition and strength within our bodies. It also increases organ vitality, and the elimination of toxins from our cells
~Bitterness is sharp and discerning it can cut through and separate edges and boundaries. It is associated with receptivity through external means like cells communicating functions among each other.
~It creates better boundaries among organs when there is an excess in function within an organ due to overstimulating emotional response that erupts out of and offends another system in the body
~Hops stimulates the appetite
~Hops can alleviate pressure on the heart due to its ability to reorganize and make more productive the fire if the metabolism. When there is stress it often effects our metabolism by making the digestive fluids more erratic and fiery. Hops helps to sedate this digestive fire and create a more productive uptake of nourishment.
~Good for nervous gas, intestinal cramps, diarrhea, restlessness and poor sleep
*The flower essence helps in rebelliousness and assertion of boundaries especially seen in teenagers and even in pets,
~Also stimulating to the release of fluids that might be with held due to anxiety and tension- diuretic, milk flow
~Makes a create Dream pillow or Bath although it is best to dampen first with alchole as some of the properties are not as water soluable.

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