Hops have many medicinal purposes. Hops can also be used on the skin for leg ulcers and is antibacterial. It's used for anxiety, restlessness and sleep disorders, nervousness, irritability, indigestion, and even to increase urine flow. Can also be used for cramps or pain from colitis and nerve pain. Add some in with your other herbal tea blends. Check online for the many medical uses of this plant besides just a flavoring. Can also reduce body order when added to handmade deordants. Because it helps you relax I like to add to herb.pillows with lavender.