Humulus lupulus
Humulus lupulus, commonly known as hops, is a perennial climbing vine celebrated for its aromatic flowers. Primarily utilized in brewing to provide bitterness and preservative qualities, it also possesses medicinal properties. Traditionally, hops have been employed to alleviate anxiety, improve sleep quality, and support digestive health through herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Humulus lupulus
- Family: Cannabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Humulus lupulus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Rosales and the family Cannabaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Humulus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Cannabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Humulus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Humulus lupulus, is widely distributed across several regions in Northern Europe. In the southern reaches of this area, it can be found growing in Denmark. Moving further north, the species is also established in the landscapes of Norway and Finland. The plant's range extends westward to include the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Together, these locations highlight the specific northern territories where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Humulus lupulus has 46 reported phytochemicals identified across 93 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include xanthohumol, 8-prenylnaringenin, isoxanthohumol, polyphenols, 6-prenylnaringenin.
- Total chemicals
- 46
- Scientific sources
- 93
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| xanthohumol | 17 | ★★★★★ |
| 8-prenylnaringenin | 12 | ★★★★★ |
| isoxanthohumol | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| polyphenols | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| 6-prenylnaringenin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| XH | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Xanthohumol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupulone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Humulus lupulus has 31 reported activities identified across 51 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Estrogenic, Antimicrobial, Anticancer, Sedative.
- Total activities
- 31
- Scientific sources
- 51
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Estrogenic | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinogenic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Humulus lupulus has 49 reported medicinal uses identified across 72 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anxiety, depression, cancer, inflammation, insomnia.
- Total uses
- 49
- Scientific sources
- 72
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anxiety | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| depression | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| cancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| insomnia | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular disease | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hot flashes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| primary insomnia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |