Hop cones
Hops: rules for collecting and drying at home - preparing hop cones for the winter
Categories: Dried herbs
Hops are primarily associated with brewing. The tart aromatic taste of the drink is given by the cones formed after the female plant has flowered. Hops are also widely used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. The chemical elements that make up this plant have anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, analgesic and calming effects. Hop decoctions are used to rinse hair, and are also added to cosmetics to combat acne and dermatitis. To take advantage of the gifts of nature in winter, hop cones need to be collected in a timely manner and properly dried.