In contemporary Western culture, large breasts are viewed as symbols of maturity, femininity, fertility and sexual vitality. Because of this, many women turn to cosmetic surgery and natural remedies to improve the size and firmness of their breasts. Mayo Clinic internist Sandhya Pruthi warns that no clinical studies have confirmed that breast-enhancing herbs are safe or effective. Hormone-affecting herbs can interact with common medications, including blood thinners and oral contraceptives. Nevertheless, some women may experience a short-term growth of breast tissue while taking these supplements.
Fenugreek
This popular Ayurvedic herb has been used for centuries to induce breast milk production, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In theory, fenugreek may increase bust size by mimicking the hormonal conditions associated with lactation.
Fennel
Kelly Bonyata, a renowned lactation expert, notes fennel's long-standing reputation as a galactogogue, or an herb to stimulate breast milk production. In 1980, the Journal of Ethnopharmacology reported that this dill-like herb contains anethole, a compound chemically similar to estrogen. Other sources of anethole include anise and licorice, which may boost bust size by elevating estrogen levels in the female body.
Soy
Like fennel, soy contains plant-based compounds that are structurally and functionally similar to estrogen. The U.S. National Institutes of Health lists breast enhancement as one of soy's many possible uses. However, the organization notes that this use is based solely in tradition and theory.
Thistle Flower
Blessed thistle and milk thistle, two distantly related flowers, have both been used historically to improve breast milk production in both humans and livestock. The U.S. National Institutes of Health acknowledges this traditional use, but no recent studies have evaluated the plants' efficacy in this regard.
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