[GorgeousBlonde]

Most women use Fenugreek, Saw Palmetto and these 2 herbs seem to be popular in NBE Programs.

What other herbs have you ladies decided to add to a NBE program and for what reasons?

Do you feel like you are overloading on a variety of herbs or is using a variety of herbs beneficial?

Herbs such as Wild Yam, Fennel, Goat's Rue, Blessed Thistle, Hops, Damiana, Dong Quai and Indian herb Shatavari have all been shown to produce breast enlargement.

Dong Quai
Dong quai is a popular Chinese herb that used to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, reduce menstrual pain, vaginal dryness, sleep disorders, and other menopausal problem. One of the actions of Dong Quai is to promote the synthesis of natural progesterone, a key part of breast enlargement. The mechanism of Dong quai is to promotes the synthesis of natural progesteron and the ensuring the growth of breast tissue.

I have only listed the benefits of Dong Quai, please feel free to list the benefits of other herbs.

[Molly H]

Do you feel like you are overloading on a variety of herbs or is using a variety of herbs beneficial?

Not many women have succeeded in enhancing their breasts by taking just 1 or 2 herbs, although some certainly have. A variety of herbs is likely to be more beneficial because different herbs contain different nutrients and a variety of herbs therefore gives you a greater range of the compounds that can be helpful for breast growth. I don't think you can overload on a variety of herbs except that if you take enough herbs and enough of them you would end up overloading on the total quantity of herbs you were taking.

[GorgeousBlonde]

It seems the most popular herbs to use for NBE are Fenugreek, Saw Palmetto, Wild Yam, Fennel, and Goat's Rue.

However, it would be good to know the effectiveness of other herbs.

[MoK217]

I take Fenugreek, Saw Palmetto, Barley Grass, Hops, Soya.

I read somewhere that Dong Qui is better when taken in conjuction with Black Cohosh. Can't find where I read it though.

Red clover has been used in Asia for thousands of years to treat skin conditions, asthma, bronchitis, kidney stones, joint disorders, and breast inflammation. Red clover has been recently discovered to contain high levels of phytoestrogens, and its usefulness in the treatment of menopause symptoms is being investigated. Some studies have shown the herb to be very effective in reducing hot flashes and improving bone density and strength, while other studies have been inconclusive.

Dong Quai is an important herb used in Chinese medicine, and has been used to treat PMS, menstrual irregularities and menopause symptoms for thousands of years, although its effectiveness has yet to be clinically verified by Western health practitioners. It is also believed to dilate blood vessels, and is used to treat high blood pressure and circulatory problems.

Black Cohosh
Black cohosh is commonly believed to contain phytoestrogens, though clinical studies confirming this are inconclusive. It is a perennial plant native to North America, and is also known as black snakeroot, bugbane, rattleroot and macrotys. The plant has a long history of usefulness as a medicinal treatment, first by Native American people and more recently by alternative health practitioners, and has been used to treat a range of gynecological ailments as well as several other health problems. Some studies shown that taking pills made from black cohosh extract helps provide short term relief from a range of menopause symptoms including hot flashes, depression, mood swings and anxiety. However, little is known about the effects of taking the treatment in the long term, and some negative side effects have been reported, including headaches, stomach and gastric discomfort and weight gain.

Maca
Peruvian Maca root is believed to work by stimulating glands in the body to produce their own estrogen and testosterone. Maca has been cultivated in the Andes region for perhaps thousands of years, and has been used as a treatment to increase energy, enhance libido and increase fertility. Maca root is claimed to provide a range of benefits, including alleviating PMS symptoms, reducing depression and stress, increasing athletic ability and creating a general sense of well being. It is also claimed to be effective in treating a wide range of menopausal symptoms, including mood swings, depression, irritability, anxiety, fatigue, hot flashes, reduced libido, sleep disturbances and breast tenderness. Objective clinical research into the effectiveness and the potential hazards of taking Maca root supplements is very scant.