Plant Family

Cannabaceae

Pictured: Cannabis

Hemp / hop family

A small family of resin-gland-rich plants whose bitter and aromatic compounds are strongly sedative and bitter.

2 Herbs // 5 Constituents // 3 Notable Members

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Overview

The Hemp / Hop Family

A small family of resin-gland-rich plants whose bitter and aromatic compounds are strongly sedative and bitter.

Materia Medica

Herbs in This Family

The 2 monographs in the database whose Cannabaceae membership is recorded on the herb itself — so this list keeps itself current as new herbs land.

Cannabis

Cannabis sativa

AnticonvulsantAntispasmodicAnalgesicAntiemetic +7

Hops

Humulus lupulus

SedativeAntispasmodicAstringentBitter +5

Phytochemistry

Characteristic Chemistry

Compounds recorded in two or more of the 2 herbs above — the chemistry this family holds in common, grouped by class. A further 67 appear in only one member and are listed on that herb's own page.

Beyond the Database

Also in This Family

Notable members without a monograph yet.

  • Hackberry
  • Japanese hop
  • Cannabis (marijuana)

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