Breasts
Synopsis of Breasts
The breasts are paired glandular structures located on the chest, composed of fatty tissue, milk-producing lobules, and ducts that carry milk to the nipple. They are a secondary sexual characteristic in females and serve key roles in reproduction, including lactation and nurturing offspring. In males, breasts exist in a rudimentary form with no reproductive function.
Breast development is influenced by hormonal signals—particularly estrogen, progesterone, and prolactin—beginning at puberty and fluctuating through the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menopause. Breasts are also sensitive to hormonal imbalances, which can lead to cyclical pain, fibrocystic changes, or glandular swelling.
Common breast-related conditions include fibrocystic breast changes, mastitis (inflammation or infection), benign cysts, galactorrhea (non-lactation-related discharge), gynecomastia (in males), and breast cancer. External factors such as poor lymphatic drainage, hormonal disruptors (like certain plastics), and inflammation can also contribute to discomfort or disease. Breast self-awareness and regular clinical screenings are critical for early detection of abnormalities.
Natural remedies to support Breasts
Castor oil packs: Traditionally used over the breast and lymph areas to promote circulation and reduce inflammation.
Evening primrose oil: May reduce cyclic breast pain by balancing hormone levels.
Reduce caffeine and sugar: These may exacerbate tenderness or cystic conditions in some individuals.
Support liver detoxification: Helps the body process excess estrogens—consider cruciferous vegetables and herbs like dandelion or milk thistle.
Proper bra support: Reduces strain on breast tissue and may alleviate pain or swelling.
Dry brushing or lymphatic massage: Encourages lymph flow and toxin drainage from the breast area.
Maintain a healthy weight: Excess body fat can increase estrogen levels and breast cancer risk.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to support Breasts.
7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)
aloe vera
amino acids
beta and delta tocopherols
black cohosh
borage oil
bovine
broccoli
cabbage leaf
chaste tree
colostrum
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
turmeric
d-glucarate
daidzin
DIM (diindolylmethane)
evening primrose oil
fennel
fenugreek
flaxseed
gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
gamma tocopherol
genistein
genistin
ginseng
HMR lignan
indole-3-carbinol
iodine
lignans
lutein
lycopene
milk
milk thistle
nettle
saw palmetto
secoisolariciresinol diglucoside
slippery elm bark
soybean
sulforaphane glucosinolate
tocotrienols
vitamin E
red clover
mullein
blessed thistle
lingzhi
yarrow
dioscorea
Equol (proprietary)
paw paw
herbal blend (proprietary)
soy isoflavones
4-Hydroxyandrostenedione
8-Prenylnaringenin
Animal Tissue
Alpine Lily
Asparagus racemosus
Alkoxyglycerols
Alkylglycerol (unspecified)
Alkylglycerols
Agnuside
Anti-aromatase
Animal protein
Butter
blend (herb/botanical)
botanical (unspecified)
Brassica
Brassica rapa (unspecified)
Butter
biochanin
Butein
Brassica (unspecified)
Bovine (not specified)
Button mushroom
Butter fat
Calcium d-Glucarate
Chinese Chastetree
Colostrum
Colostrum
Cream
Conjugated Linoleic Acid
Carotenoid
Castor oil derivative (unspecified)
Cream
Colostrum peptides
Cocoa Butter
Cruciferous
Casticin
Chastetree
Coumesterol
Colostrum protein
Daidzein
Diindolylymethane
Diindolylmethane
Diindoylmethane
Ellagic Acid
European Mistletoe
Easter Lily
Evening Primrose Oil
evening primrose oil
Ellagic Acid
Evening Primrose oil
Estrogen
Fat (unspecified)
Flax
food additive (unspecified)
Flax protein
Flaxseed Fiber
formononetin
Fatty acids
Fenugreek fiber
Flaxseed
Fruit (unspecified)
formononetin
Flax lignans
Five-leaf Chastetree
Fenugreek
Fennel
Gamma Linolenic Acid
Gamma-linolenic acid
Goat milk protein
Glucosinolates (unspecified)
Goat's rue
Genistein
Glycitein
Glucosinolate (unspecified)
Glycetein
Genistein
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
hydroxymatairesinol
Iodine
Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C)
Isoflavones (unspecified)
isoflavone (unspecified)
Isoflavones
Iodine
Isothiocyanates
Isoflavones (mixed)
Kigelia africana
Lariciresinol
Licorice
Lauric acid
Lycopene
Lipids (unspecified)
Lignan (unspecified)
Lignans (mixed)
Lauric acid
Lignan
Lanolin
Leptadenia
Lignans
Lactalbumin
Lipids
mineral (unspecified)
Milk fat
mineral (unspecified)
Mammary
Milk Protein
Mistletoe
Milk Basic Protein
Milk protein
Miroestrol
Mammary
milk
Oleic Acid
Oxytocin
peptides (unspecified)
Progesterone
Panax Ginseng
Panax Pseudoginseng
Peptides (unspecified)
Palmitic Acid
Pomegranate Oil
Placenta
Placental protein
Phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC)
Panax Notoginseng
plant (unspecified)
Phytocannabinoid (unspecified)
Progesterone
Punicic acid
Phytoestrogen
Placenta
Phytoestrogen (unspecified)
Phytoestrol (unspecified)
Punicic acid
Red Clover
Secoisolariciresinol diglycoside
Secoisolariciresinol-diglycoside
Soy
Soy Isoflavones
Soybean Oil
Soy yogurt
Sulforophane
Saturated fatty acid
Sweet Violet
Soy Protein
Secoisolariciresinol-diglucoside
Shataverins
Saturated fat
Saturated Fatty Acid (unspecified)
Sulforaphane
Tissue (unspecified)
Tofu
Total Fat
Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (unspecified)
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocomonoenol)
Vitamin E (natural tocopherols)
Vitamin E (tocopherol ascorbyl palmitate)
Vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)
Vitamin E (Gamma Tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (beta tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol succinate)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl)
Vitamin E
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate)
Vitamin E (beta-tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols
Vitamin E (tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (tocotrienol unspecified)
Vitex negundo
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (delta tocopherol)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol)
Vitamin E (beta tocopherol)
Vitamin E (delta tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (mixed)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol acetate)
Vitamin E (beta and delta tocopherols)
Vitamin E (beta-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (mixied tocopherols and tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (unspecified tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (gamma tocopherol)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (alpha tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols and Tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (tocopherol not specified)
Viramin E (mixed tocopherols)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl hydrochloride)
Vitamin E (delta-tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (mixed alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols/tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols/tocopherols)
Vitamin E (not specified)
Vitamin E (vitamin E acetate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (gamma unspecified)
Vitex Agnus-Castus
Vitamin (unspecified)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (delta-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (tocofersolan)
Vitamine E (mixed tocotrienols)
Xanthorrhizol