Organisms

Humulus

A plant genus in the CANNABACEAE family. Best known for the buds of Humulus lupulus L. used in BEER.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A plant genus in the CANNABACEAE family. Best known for the buds of Humulus lupulus L. used in BEER.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Hops
  • Humulus lupulus

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Aspects Covered

20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2002

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Previous Indexing

  • Beer (1974-2001)
  • Plants, Medicinal (1974-2001)

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.859.937w.055w.750w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Humulus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D027582. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D027582
  2. Humulus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humulus
  3. Humulus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q158790