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No part of the plant in the hops is poisonous
Hops are not poisonous, they are even edible!
Hops may be safely grown in the garden, even if you have children or pets. The native plant contains no toxins. On the contrary: the young sprouts are considered delicious spring vegetables and the fruits are also very special.
Hops contain no toxins
Hops are grown commercially for beer production. In the fruit the yellow powder matures lupulin, which gives the beer taste, durability and foam crown.
The ingredients of the hops are also used in natural medicine for the treatment of restlessness, inflammation and pain in the form of tea or tinctures.
Also, the sprouts that cast out in the spring, you can cut and eat without hesitation. They taste slightly nutty and spicy. The sprouts are prepared just like asparagus.
Tips
Wild hop is a welcome food for survival experts, and is often found along the way. The young sprouts are snapped off and eaten raw or cooked.