| Abstract: | The hop plant (Humulus lupulus L. Cannabinaceae ) is cultivated widely through the temperate zones of the world. The female inflorescences of the hop plant (hops) are used in the brewing industry to give bitterness and aroma of beer. In China, hops are used as stomachics, diuretic and tranquilizer. 1] A number of prenylflavonoids have been isolated from hops, 2,3] which caused attention because of their potential anti-cancer properties, 4] endocrine activities, 5] and diacylglycerol acyltransferase inhibition. 6] |
