Description
Hops are herbaceous perennial plants, growing in crops or in spontaneous flora, in parks, meadows, on fences, near streams, from plains to the mountains. It flowers in the months of June-September. The fruit is an ashy achene, of ovoid form, disposed in cones.
In the dermato-cosmetics field, the female flowers of hops called strobili (Strobuli lupuli), of green-yellow colour, with typical odour and bitter taste, are used.
Use
The hops cones have antibacterial, sebum regulating and anti-acne action, regulating the metabolism of the skin affected by the hormonal changes.
It is used under the form of tea, extract, decoction for treating atonic wounds, for treating oily and acne-prone skin or for stimulating hair growth.