| abstract |
Hop extract, obtained from female hop cones of certain varieties of hops, mainly comprising the following three prenylflavonoids: xanthohumol, isoxanthohumol and 8-prenylnaringenin, in defined weight proportions. Such an extract is used for preparation a drug with estrogenic properties, intended for the treatment of physiological disorders related to perimenopause or menopause, such as hot flashes. It can also be used in dietetic compositions, food supplements and cosmetic compositions. |