[Dynseli]

Fenugreek (and Wild Yam) - contains diosgenin - Increases bud differentation. Fenugreek seed sprouts contain more diosgenin than non-sprout fenugreek seeds.
Asparagus root (common or shatavari) - contains shatavarins - Ayurvedic herb asparagus racemouses increased mammary and areolar tissues,

Hops (Humulus) - contains 8-prenylnaringenin - Activates ER-α, and progesterone receptor.<8pn> Causes mammary cell proliferation.<8pn> Increases prolactin and IGF-1 levels.<8pn> Decreases LH and FSH.<8pn> Affects menstrual cycles. Potent phytohormone. Reduces hot flashes.
Fennel (Foeniculum) - Increased weight of mammary glands.

Tea tree and lavender oil cannot be ingested, and can only be used topically. Lavender tea might be ok. Tea tree and lavender oil were implicated in gynecomastia. Reference links and discussion for tea tree and lavender oil are at http://www.breastnexus.com/showthread.php?tid=21618

There is consensus for Pueraria.

Hops, Asparagus, and Fenugreek have antitumor or anticancer properties.

See also: 'Biology of the breast' http://www.breastnexus.com/showthread.php?tid=21572

References:
http://www.fugh-berman.com/files/Bust.pdf
http://www.indianjmedsci.org/article.asp...last=Goyal
<8pn> http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles...74795/#R26
https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/...32-1328330
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/all-...herbs-bust

[Dynseli]

Here is a review, but it is pessimistic, and lacks information. http://www.med.nyu.edu/content?ChunkIID=35539

En Espanol - http://www.svmh.com/health/content.aspx?chunkiid=126463

[PetiteFille]

thanks for the useful info!

[Dynseli]

you're welcome

[undecided]

Here is a review, but it is pessimistic, and lacks information. http://www.med.nyu.edu/content?ChunkIID=35539

En Espanol - http://www.svmh.com/health/content.aspx?chunkiid=126463

After reading that, and looking at my chest I'm thinking, were did these come from?
I guess I'm wasting my time with NBE

[Dynseli]

@ Janet doe

That review is shortsighted, and lacks information.

[pom19]

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Thanks for the info. POM

[iaboy]

@ Janet doe

That review is shortsighted, and lacks information.

Well, in one way they are sort of right, in the fact that plant derived hormones are somewhat weaker. Why else would some of us use 3000mg of PM when most doctors prescribe like 4 or less milligrams of real estrogen??

[Dynseli]

@POM you're welcome.

Well, in one way they are sort of right, in the fact that plant derived hormones are somewhat weaker. Why else would some of us use 3000mg of PM when most doctors prescribe like 4 or less milligrams of real estrogen??

Yes, except they believe it doesn't work at all. Doctors don't even have it down for real hormones analogs, since many think surgery is the only answer. Of course they can figure out how to make it work pharmacologically, but they haven't, don't want to or don't believe in it despite clear evidence. The only issue I see is safety, which can be achieved, but biology has a complexity that some don't have confidence in. Many herbs are generally safe, and it's important to use herbs that have anti-tumor properties. I just think the review is considering or reflecting what is commonly told about efficacy.

Isn't it odd that they can prescribe hormones for guys wanting to be like women, but many in the medical community make a claim that nbe doesn't work. Reminds me about how people told Copernicus he was wrong, then case closed.

I think nutrition, pharmacology, and understanding the biological system is the answer.

[danim]

Lovely11: that articule made me upset. Is it true that phytoestrogens weak our own E ? I dont wanna an early menopausia.