Hops

 Humulus lupulus--steam distilled from the flower cones.  Its spicy sweet and herbal aroma is used in calming blends in both perfumes and diffusers. Hops plants are dioecious, meaning that they have separate male and female plants. The female flower is the one utilized for brewing beer. 

CAUTIONS:  This oil has no known precautions. Never use essential oils undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. Due to its intense bitterness and potency, it is  best used in low concentrations.

 

CHARACTER:  “Protector of Rest”, belongs to the night garden of plant allies: dream portals, and emotional unwinding. A twilight garden after rain. Healthy surrender.

ETHERIC COLORS:  Deep moss green, Indigo blue, Silver-Lavender Mist, Muted Olive-gold

CRYSTAL ALLIES: Amethyst, Lepidolite, Moonstone, Green Aventurine, Blue Lace Agate, Jade, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby Zoisite, Turquoise, Smoky Quartz, Indigo Gabbro, Kunzite, Chrysoprase  

CHAKRAS:  Third Eye, Heart, Crown 

ELEMENTS:  Water plus Earth

MUSICAL: A, F#; slow cello, low flute, ambient harp  

PERFUME NOTE:  Middle to Base

ASTROLOGICAL: Venus, Neptune, Pisces, Taurus

ENERGY TYPE:  2, 4

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE TRAITS:   uplifts and relaxes the solar plexus → vagus nerve axis, quieting fight-or-flight. Encourages surrender and rest. Enhances dream states, invites parasympathetic restoration. Deepens REM sleep.

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  anxiety, stress and depression, grief, internal chaos, emotional tension,  mental overactivity, nervous trauma, fear of losing control, living in perpetual sympathetic nervous activation, emotional fatigue, burnout, insomnia, restlessness

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Free radical damage and oxidative stress, wrinkles, fine lines and age spots on the skin. Has minerals and oils that help with skin inflammation and can also be used to decrease surface blood vessels. 

PROPERTIES:   insect repellent, sedative, nervine relaxant, Anti-spasmodic, deodorant

CONSTITUENTS: myrcene (up to 52%), alpha-humulene, and beta-caryophyllene 

BLENDS WITH:   Citrus oils, Copaiba balsam, Nutmeg, Pine, and spice oils. Pairs beautifully with oils that deepen rest—Lavender, Vetiver, Valerian, Sandalwood

BLENDS:  Princess Bride,

ARCHETYPES:  DREAM-KEEPER, NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALER, GENTLE DISSOLVER

PERSONALITY:

 +Drawn to modalities where they can speak softly to facilitate healing.  “Come sit down. You’ve done enough for today.”

+Remembers dreams and is good at interpreting them (for themselves)

+Sensual relaxation and physical comfort is important.

+Someone who understands exhaustion without judgment.

Hops whispers: “You don’t have to hold everything together tonight.”