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Organic Hops Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Ra Herbals

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Organic Hops is a dietary supplement by Ra Herbals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sleep problems and insomnia, anxiety and restlessness, menopausal symptoms.Based on those ingredients, 863 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Hops. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Hops by Ra Herbals

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

This liquid contains one active ingredient: hops. Hops is a plant whose compounds have been studied for effects on relaxation and sleep, though the evidence supporting its use remains limited.

The product also contains cane alcohol and distilled water as inactive ingredients (the liquid base in which the hops extract is suspended).

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Hops product and its label doesn't state a use — see Hops's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence supporting hops for any of its common uses—cognitive decline, sexual function, anxiety, ADHD, digestive upset, and insomnia—is insufficient to make a reliable rating in our data. That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the research backing it isn't yet strong enough for us to say one way or the other.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're considering it for a specific reason.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Hops

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Hops is generally well tolerated over the short term but may cause drowsiness. Long-term safety hasn't been well studied, so we don't know what happens with extended use.

Occupational exposure to hops dust (typically in farm or processing settings) has been linked to chronic cough, shortness of breath, and chronic bronchitis, though that's a different exposure route than taking this supplement. There isn't enough safety information to recommend hops during pregnancy, so it's best avoided if you're pregnant.

Similarly, safety data during breastfeeding is unknown, so it should be avoided while nursing. A few cases of postmenopausal bleeding have been reported in people taking supplements containing both hops and soy, though it's unclear whether hops alone was the cause.

Allergic reactions and contact dermatitis from fresh hops plant and pollen have also been reported.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Hops

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Hops.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 864 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you start Organic Hops, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take sedative medications (like benzodiazepines or sleep aids)—there's a Moderate risk of extra drowsiness. Also flag estrogen-based therapies (hormone replacement therapy or birth control), which may theoretically be interfered with at a Moderate level.

If you take medications processed through your liver's CYP1A2 or CYP3A4 pathways, those have Minor interactions documented, though clinical impact appears limited.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Hops is a single-ingredient liquid that's generally well tolerated short-term, but its effectiveness for common uses isn't yet well established in the research. If you take sedatives, estrogen-based medications, or drugs metabolized by your liver, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this—there are documented interactions.

Pregnant people and those nursing should avoid it.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 24, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Organic Hops, straight from the product label.

Brand Ra Herbals
Barcode (UPC) 767787973285
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 24, 2024
DSLD ID 305491
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Hops by Ra Herbals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
767787973285
IngredientAmount% DV
Hops0 NP--

Other ingredients: Cane Alcohol, Water, Distilled

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Label statements
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General Statements

Bioregional Herbal Company

Seals/Symbols

OTCO (Oregon Tilth Certified Organic) USDA Organic

Formulation

Certified Organic by: Oregon Tilth

Oregon Made

Non-GMO Gluten Free

S (Sleep aid) D (Digestive aid) M (Mental Ease)

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

See website for recommended dosage. Do not exceed.

Shake well before use

Precautions

Do not exceed. Caution: Do not use if safety seal is missing or broken.

If pregnant, nursing or on medication, consult with your health care practitioner before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Ra Herbals Herbs Enlightened

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

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Organic Hops by Ra Herbals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Hops by Ra Herbals

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Hops

Interacts with
863 drugs
0 NP per serving

Hops are most often used for sleep and mild anxiety, frequently combined with valerian, but the human evidence is limited and not very strong. They ar...

Hops monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cane Alcohol, Water, Distilled. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Organic Hops by Ra Herbals Drug Interactions

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863Drugs
289 Moderate 574 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Hops 863

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Hops with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Hops4 drug types · 863 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, concomitant use of hops with sedative drugs might cause additive sedation.
Some animal research shows that hops has sedative effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Estrogens

Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of hops might interfere with hormone replacement therapy due to competition for estrogen receptors.
In vitro research suggests that certain hops constituents can competitively bind to estrogen receptors. However, most hops extracts contain very small amounts of these constituents.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Hops extract does not seem to affect the metabolism of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that flavonoid constituents of hops inhibit CYP1A2 enzyme activity. However, a pharmacokinetic study in healthy postmenopausal patients shows that taking a standardized extract of spent hops containing prenylated phenols, as 59.5 mg twice daily for 2 weeks, does not affect levels of caffeine, a CYP1A2 probe substrate.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, hops extract might alter metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates; however, this effect may not be clinically significant.
Animal research suggests that specific constituents of hops, called lupulones, can induce hepatic CYP3A4 enzyme activity. However, a pharmacokinetic study in healthy postmenopausal patients with normal metabolism shows that taking a standardized extract of spent hops containing prenylated phenols, as 59.5 mg twice daily for 2 weeks, decreases the concentration of alprazolam, a CYP3A4 probe substrate, by 7.6%. This reduction is unlikely to be clinically relevant.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Hops, from the product label.

Ra Herbals

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Name
Sun God Medicinals
Street Address
540 E Vilas Rd Ste C
City
Central Point
State
OR
ZipCode
97502
Phone Number
888-470-7394
Web Address
www.sungodmedicinals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Hops by Ra Herbals: Common Questions

Does Organic Hops by Ra Herbals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Hops has a known interaction with 863 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Organic Hops contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will this make me drowsy?
Hops may cause drowsiness. If you're already taking sleep aids or other sedating medications, the effect could be stronger. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them.
Is hops safe during pregnancy?
No—there isn't enough safety information. If you're pregnant or planning to be, avoid hops and discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Safety during breastfeeding is unknown, so it's best to avoid it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
Does hops actually work for sleep or anxiety?
The evidence in our data is insufficient to say reliably. While hops has been studied, the research backing its use for these purposes isn't yet strong enough for us to rate it.
What are the inactive ingredients?
This liquid contains cane alcohol and distilled water as the base.
What should I watch for if I take this long-term?
Long-term safety of hops hasn't been well studied. Stick to short-term use and watch for drowsiness or unusual bleeding if you're postmenopausal. If you notice anything concerning, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Hops’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Organic Hops's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 15 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Hops 15 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Zava DT, Dollbaum CM, Blen M. Estrogen and progestin bioactivity of foods, herbs, and spices. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med 1998;217:369-78. PubMed
  4. Milligan SR, Kalita JC, Heyerick A, et al. Identification of a potent phytoestrogen in hops (Humulus lupulus L.) and beer. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999;84:2249-52.. PubMed
  5. Milligan SR, Kalita JC, Pocock V, et al. The endocrine activities of 8-prenylnaringenin and related hop (Humulus lupulus L.) flavonoids. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2000;85:4912-5.. DOI
  6. Henderson MC, Miranda CL, Stevens JF, et al. In vitro inhibition of human P450 enzymes by prenylated flavonoids from hops, Humulus lupulus. Xenobiotica 2000;30:235-51.. PubMed
  7. Mannering, G. J., Shoeman, J. A., and Deloria, L. B. Identification of the antibiotic hops component, colupulone, as an inducer of hepatic cytochrome P-4503A in the mouse. Drug Metab Dispos 1992;20(2):142-147. DOI
  8. Skorska, C., Mackiewicz, B., Gora, A., Golec, M., and Dutkiewicz, J. Health effects of inhalation exposure to organic dust in hops farmers. Ann.Univ Mariae.Curie Sklodowska [Med] 2003;58(1):459-465.
  9. Schiller, H., Forster, A., Vonhoff, C., Hegger, M., Biller, A., and Winterhoff, H. Sedating effects of Humulus lupulus L. extracts. Phytomedicine. 2006;13(8):535-541. PubMed
  10. van Hunsel, F. P. and Kampschoer, P. [Postmenopausal bleeding and dietary supplements: a possible causal relationship with hop- and soy-containing preparations]. Ned.Tijdschr.Geneeskd. 2012;156(41):A5095.
  11. Fenselau, C. and Talalay, P. Is oestrogenic activity present in hops? Food Cosmet.Toxicol. 1973;11(4):597-602. PubMed
  12. Godnic-Cvar, J., Zuskin, E., Mustajbegovic, J., Schachter, E. N., Kanceljak, B., Macan, J., Ilic, Z., and Ebling, Z. Respiratory and immunological findings in brewery workers. Am J Ind Med 1999;35(1):68-75. DOI
  13. Lee KM, Jung JS, Song DK, and et al. Effects of Humulus lupulus extract on the central nervous system in mice. Planta Med 1993;59(Suppl):A691.
  14. Assessment report on Humulus lupulus L., flos. European Medicines Agency, 2014. Available at: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-humulus-lupulus-l-flos_en.pdf. Accessed September 29, 2021.
  15. van Breemen RB, Chen L, Tonsing-Carter A, et al. Pharmacokinetic Interactions of a Hop Dietary Supplement with Drug Metabolism in Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women. J Agric Food Chem. 2020;68(18):5212-5220. PubMed

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