Evening Primrose

Anecdotal Evidence

Evening primrose causes opposing effects on the breasts depending on bodily hormone levels. Oenothera has the ability to increase estrogenic symptoms. It is notable that androgenic symptoms such as alcopecia or hirsutism don't increase, no matter when evening primrose is taken.

When evening primrose is taken during the begining of proliferative phase, it raises temperature and has the ability to cause hot-flashes, but after a while, temperature levels seem to lower, sometimes below the previous temperature. This suggests that Oenothera lowers estrogens at first surrounding some estrogen receptors, but then gradually starts increasing estrogens. Evening primrose likely raises FSH based on its anecdotal effects, and based on that it contains a precursor to FSH.

Oenothera for breast enhancement

Evening primrose has a reputation for relieving hot-flashes. This unfavorable symptom is due to a reduction of estrogen or due to estrogen receptor desensitization. Desensitization of FSH and other gonadotrophin receptors likely also plays a role.

Oenothera, when used alone and not during the ideal phase of the menstrual cycle, may possibly treat a symptom temporarily. When used with the right herbal combination and during the right time of the cycle, evening primrose probably has potential to increase overall estrogen response. Avoid evening primrose during menstruation and premenstrual phases.

Oenothera requires a herb that raises LH and prolactin. Based on theory, avoid evening primrose during menstruation when FSH levels are naturally high.

Evening primrose amounts should be limited, but unfortunately most supplements come in high amounts. Use a drop or two of evening primrose per serving. If you have the capsule form, dilute one capsule in olive or coconut oil for extended use.

For (more) on the potential role of Oenothera and herbs with similar properties in a herb schedule for bust enhancement, see: super-bazongas.pdf or herb programs. Examples of herb use with descriptions of their results can be seen at: anon03 and anon04/hirsutism. super-bazongas.pdf is about herb use, and it has a botanical schedule for breast enhancement. Herb timing and combinations' success for breast enhancement relies on menstrual phases.

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Precautions

If you have hirsutism, PCOS, hot-flashes, other signs of hormone imbalances, see estrogen-imbalance and treating hirsutism program before trying herbs. See precautions for more details of care to be taken with herb use. Proper nutrition is a consideration for health. Also, check for the latest blog updates about herb and hormone safety.

Herb concentrates can be tens of times more potent by weight than herbs in solid form. This can easily lead to hormone imbalances. For this reason, concentrate extracts are not recommended for extended or excessive internal use, especially during fertility years. Concentrates shouldn't be used to overcome plateaus. Another issue with herbal extracts, is that they may not have the full range of properties of the herb. If opting to use herb extracts, use no more than 1 drop at a time, diluted in a food-grade carrier oil (like unrefined olive oil) or water.