Japanese Hops

H. japonicus has been used to treat pneumonia, diarrhea, hypertension, leprosy and tuberculosis. In Korea, the leaves of H. japonicus have been used in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, tuberculosis cervical lymphadenitis and hypertension
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33880583
Shown to reduce autistic behavior.

Anti-inflammatory, may help reduce swelling and pain in conditions like arthritis and respiratory inflammation.

Diuretic, antimicrobial, and antiviral.

As an aggressive grower.

may have calming or sedative effects.

The plant’s bioactive compounds may interact with the GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) system, which plays a key role in regulating mood, cognition, and neural excitability. Imbalances in GABAergic activity are linked to ASD, and related species like Humulus lupulus have shown potential in enhancing GABAergic function.

research showed a reduction in autism behaviors in mice, such as receptiveness. also an improvement in social interaction among autistic mice.

These behavioral changes were associated with a decrease in neuroinflammation and oxidative stress markers in the brain.
After ingestion of japanese hop, dogs might exhibit signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hyper-salivation, and more serious neurological symptoms like seizures or tremors.