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For centuries women have relied on herbs for everything from easing menstrual cramps to facilitating child birth to birth control, so why not the role of plastic surgeons? Women desiring a larger bust can avoid the cost and risk of going under the knife by following a simple routine of drinking tea and using lotion; within a few months time, you could gain a full cup or more. Patience is key since herbal remedies tend to work gradually and vary with each individual, but results generally begin after a month of regular use.

Fenugreek is the most potent breast enhancement herb and is also used to treat a myriad of conditions. The description below is an excerpt from greenbush.net:

Fast facts: minimizes symptoms of menopause, relieves constipation, controls diabetes, reduces cholesterol, soothes sore throat pain and coughs, eases minor indigestion, relieves diarrhea, increases breast size and milk production in nursing mothers.

From ancient times through the late 19th century, fenugreek played a major role in herbal healing. Then it fell by the wayside. Now things are once again looking up for the herb whose taste is a combination of celery and maple syrup. Modern scientific research has found that fenugreek can help reduce cholesterol levels, control diabetes and minimize the symptoms of menopause. In India, the herb was incorporated into curry blends. India’s traditional Ayurvedic physicians prescribed it to nursing mothers to increase their milk. In American folk medicine, fenugreek was considered a potent menstruation promoter. It became a key ingredient in Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound — one of 19th-century America’s most popular patent medicines for “female weakness” (menstrual discomforts). Today, fenugreek is most widely used in the United States as a source of imitation maple flavor. But this may change as its medicinal value becomes better known. Another potential area for fenugreek is cutting into the plastic surgery business. For centuries rumors have floated out of the Middle East that harem women were fed fenugreek seed to make them more buxom. This turns out to be more than mere hearsay. The seeds, in addition to female steroid precursors, also contain compounds that increase healthy breast tissue. Since the seeds contain diosgenin and other plant phyto-estrogens Fenugreek provides a mastogenic effect resulting in enhanced breast size.

Fenugreek Tea: Add 1 tsp fenugreek seeds to 8oz boiling water.  Remove from heat and allow it to steep, covered, for 10 minutes.  Drink this tea daily, 1-2 times a day.

Fenugreek Paste: Grind 1/4 cup of fenugreek seeds into a powder and combine with just enough water or olive oil to make a paste.  Gently massage into each breast and leave overnight or at least 2-3 hours before washing it off. Do this regulary for best results. For easier application, this paste can also be added to a body lotion you’ve reserved for this purpose.

(Can’t grind the seeds? Soak them in warm water until they are soft enough to mash; this could take anywhere from 6-24 hours. From this point on the paste recipe continues as is.)

Warning: Pregnant women should avoid consuming fenugreek.

Other effective breast enhancement herbs are Saw Palmetto, Wild Yam and Fennel which can be used similarly and combined with fenugreek for maximum results.

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