Botanical Name - Hops - Humulus lupulus.
Plant Origin - Hungary.
Oil taken from - Female flowering tops - also known as 'Cones' or 'Catkins'.
Extraction Method - Steam distillation.
Aroma Description - A gently earthy and herbaceous aroma with
bitter/sweet undertones.
Traditional uses for Hops Essential Oil include -
The pleasant and soothing aroma of the rare and highly prized pure Hops Essential Oil Mantra Aromatherapy offer make it a popular choice for quality hair/skincare products.
When used in hair/skincare preparations is is deeply cleansing & nourishing to the hair whilst detoxing, purifying and moisturising to the skin.
Hops have been used for thousands of years by many civilisations - dating back as early as the Ancient Egyptians where it was used to aid digestion and increase appetite.
More recently it has been used in beer brewing, helping to give a unique 'hoppy' taste when added to the product ingredients.
Hops are rich in anti-oxidants, which help to scavenge and remove free radicals from the body and in turn - when regularly used - help improve the signs of ageing.
Hops also have a high anti-inflammatory index, making it useful for soothing joint and muscular stiffness & pain.
An excellent choice for massage blends when detoxifying, Hops is effective in toxin removal, and when combined with lymphatic drainage massage it also helps reduce fluid build up.
When burnt Hops Essential Oil is soothing and calming, and helps to reduce stress and anxiety. It is often coupled with Valerian Root and Chamomile to assist in readdressing broken sleep patterns and easing insomnia.
Hops Essential Oil blends well with -
Valerian Root, Roman Chamomile, Pine, Juniper, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Bergamot, Orange, Lavender and Lemongrass Essential Oils amongst many others.
Mantra Aromatherapy's Hops Essential Oil is -
A pure and neat Essential Oil that has not been blended/adulterated or diluted in any way.
It is a Vegan product that is cruelty free.
Is presented for retail in a pharmaceutical grade brown glass bottle with a tamper proof cap and its own dripper insert for ease of use.
Each product purchased is freshly decanted from verified stock in the Uk in Wales.
Mantra Aromatherapy's Hops Essential Oil is a Therapeutic Grade product and can be used as part of a Holistic treatment.
Product Safety -
Always store pure Essential Oils/Absolute Oils in brown glass bottles in an upright position with their cap firmly secured in place.
To maximise the shelf life of any Essential Oil/Absolute Oil it should be stored out of direct sunlight, in a cool, dry environment. - A medicine cabinet is ideal!
Essential Oils/Absolute Oils should never be -
taken internally,
put on the skin without being correctly diluted first.
never be put in or near the eyes nor put on areas of damaged or inflamed skin.
they should be stored away from children and used with caution around babies, small children and pets.
care and Medical advice should be taken before using Essential Oils/Absolute Oils if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you have a medical condition.
Always patch test before using any new Essential Oil/Absolute Oil.
Please note - important information -
Disclaimer for Mantra Aromatherapy's Essential Oils, Absolute Oils and
Products -
The section on the Traditional Uses of Essential Oils/Absolute Oils is just that - what each Essential Oil/Absolute Oil has been used for Traditionally by generations of users.
Mantra Aromatherapy are not making any medical claims for the uses of any of the Essential Oils/Absolute Oils/Products we sell.
Essential Oils/Absolute Oils should not be used to treat, cure or prevent any medical condition and they should not be used to substitute mainstream medical treatments.
We reflect only what has been written about the reputed traditional uses of each Essential Oil/Absolute Oil to help guide you to a starting point for your own personal requirements, enjoyment and research.