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  " Female hop pickers can suffer disruption or complete absence of menstruation

      due to the absorption of the oil through their hands.  This is due to the

      oestrognic principles in hops, and accounts for its traditional anaphrodisiac

      effect in men."
(a)             " The pollen from the strobiles may cause contact

      dermatities .  Because of their sedative effect, hops are not recommended

      in the treatment of depressive illness."
(b)   Ref (a) - (b) F p.37
  Contraindications:
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