30-09-2014, 04:39 AM
Herbs shown scientifically to influence breasts:
Fenugreek (and Wild Yam) - contains diosgenin - Increases duct branching. 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 here.
There is Breast Nexus consensus for Pueraria.
Hops, asparagus, lavender, and fenugreek have antitumor or anticancer properties.
References:
* "Bust enhancing" herbal products
* Asparagus racemosus - an update
* <8pn> In vivo estrogenic comparisons of Trifolium pratense (red clover), Humulus lupulus (hops), and the pure compounds isoxanthohumol and 8-prenylnaringenin
* Hop extracts and hop substances in treatment of menopausal complaints
* Breast-enlarging herbs: a bust?
* Oils 'make male breasts develop' and Prepubertal Gynecomastia Linked to Lavender and tea tree oils
*Diosgenin - a growth stimulator of mammary gland of ovariectomized mouse
*Antitumor/anticancer properties:
** Lavender - Activities of Ten Essential Oils towards Propionibacterium acnes and PC-3, A-549 and MCF-7 Cancer Cells: p5-6, and Raloxifene, retinoids, and lavender
** Fenugreek - Fenugreek: a naturally occuring edible spice as an anticancer agent
Other herbs:
Aromatases
Aromatases are important, as they convert androgens into various estrogens. Aromatase may be the only or major way estradiol is produced.
* White peony<1>
Anti-DHT
Anti-5-alpha-reductases are important, since they prevent the conversion of testosterone into the more portent DHT. DHT inhibits breast growth more than testosterone.
* pygeum
* pumpkin seed<2>
* red reishi<1>
Adaptogens:
* siberian ginseng (eluthero)
* panax ginseng (panax)
* indian ginseng (ashwaganda)
* schizandra
* maca
Other:
* spearmint - Spearmint raises estradiol, LH and FSH.<1> Based on its properties, spearmint is probably an aromatase too.<1> It can induce menstruation because of its LH and FSH properties. Mints are dangerous in large quantities.
* Chasteberry - lowers pms symptoms, and reduces excess prolactin.<1> It also raises progestogens, while normalizing the luteal phase.
Please do a search to find more aromatases, anti-5-alpha-reductases, and other herbs for their properties.
Note:
See MedLine Plus: Herbs and supplements for safety information of herbs. It is also available in spanish: Hierbas y suplementos. If the herb is not listed there, continue with an internet search.
References:
* <1> Summary of effects of plant derived anti-androgens.
* <2> Foods that boost aromatase - needs further verification
Fenugreek (and Wild Yam) - contains diosgenin - Increases duct branching.
Asparagus root (common or shatavari) - contains shatavarins - Ayurvedic herb asparagus racemouses increased mammary and areolar tissues,
Hops (Humulus) - contains 8-prenylnaringenin - Activates ER-α,
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.
There is Breast Nexus consensus for Pueraria.
Hops, asparagus, lavender, and fenugreek have antitumor or anticancer properties.
References:
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* <8pn> In vivo estrogenic comparisons of Trifolium pratense (red clover), Humulus lupulus (hops), and the pure compounds isoxanthohumol and 8-prenylnaringenin
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*Antitumor/anticancer properties:
** Lavender - Activities of Ten Essential Oils towards Propionibacterium acnes and PC-3, A-549 and MCF-7 Cancer Cells: p5-6, and Raloxifene, retinoids, and lavender
** Fenugreek - Fenugreek: a naturally occuring edible spice as an anticancer agent
Other herbs:
Aromatases
Aromatases are important, as they convert androgens into various estrogens. Aromatase may be the only or major way estradiol is produced.
* White peony<1>
Anti-DHT
Anti-5-alpha-reductases are important, since they prevent the conversion of testosterone into the more portent DHT. DHT inhibits breast growth more than testosterone.
* pygeum
* pumpkin seed<2>
* red reishi<1>
Adaptogens:
* siberian ginseng (eluthero)
* panax ginseng (panax)
* indian ginseng (ashwaganda)
* schizandra
* maca
Other:
* spearmint - Spearmint raises estradiol, LH and FSH.<1> Based on its properties, spearmint is probably an aromatase too.<1> It can induce menstruation because of its LH and FSH properties. Mints are dangerous in large quantities.
* Chasteberry - lowers pms symptoms, and reduces excess prolactin.<1> It also raises progestogens, while normalizing the luteal phase.
Please do a search to find more aromatases, anti-5-alpha-reductases, and other herbs for their properties.
Note:
See MedLine Plus: Herbs and supplements for safety information of herbs. It is also available in spanish: Hierbas y suplementos. If the herb is not listed there, continue with an internet search.
References:
* <1> Summary of effects of plant derived anti-androgens.
* <2> Foods that boost aromatase - needs further verification