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Fact or Fiction?
September 20 2007 at 1:08 PM Curious (no login)


Massaging powdered fenugreek into the breasts is also worth a try, since breast tissue can apparently absorb a certain amount of plant chemicals. Not too long ago, two distinguished pharmacognosists (natural product pharmacists) published a paper entitled "Higher Plants as Potential Sources of Galactagogues." (Galactagogues are substances that promote the secretion and flow of breast milk.) These two scientists seemed surprised to find that 68 of the 255 plants used as traditional galactagogues were and are applied topically. To use powdered fenugreek, open up capsules, add a dash of vegetable oil and apply the mixture as a paste




Solitaire
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Re: Fact or Fiction?
September 21 2007, 9:03 AM

To be honest, this is not exactly news. Many women in this forum have been doing this kind of thing for some time. I haven't done much of it myself, but how much can herbs be absorbed through the skin is an interesting subject.




Snowflake
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Re: Fact or Fiction?
September 21 2007, 11:08 AM

Also just to add to Solataire's comment, olive oil would be a better base to use as it is finer. And herbs have to soak for several days in the oil to release the chemicals from them wanted for NBE, and that's important to note.




Curious
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Re: Fact or Fiction?
September 21 2007, 1:31 PM

I was more so asking a question about the information then making a statement. I just happened to copy and paste the info I read.
Perhaps I'll give it a try as I am hesitant about taking anything internal.

Thanks




Barka
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Re: Fact or Fiction?
September 21 2007, 10:58 PM

But if it works and the herbs penetrate the skin you will in that case be taking something internal. Just a thought.