[Lotus]

I'm interested in creating a DIY oil infusion for breast massage (that would dual partly as an oral too) of oil olive that contains garlic (haha, yes....aka the stinking rose). Additionally, whether it be separate from the evoo/garlic infusion or not is uncertain at this time.....regardless, it will contain banana peel extract (oil), cucumber oil (pro-aromatase). Garlic (if you can take it)  prevents prostate cancer and improves BPH symptoms, also improves estrogen metabolism. Banana Peel inhibits 5 alpha reductase action by bypassing the synthesis of its (5 AR) action (preventing the conversion of testosterone to DHT (the strongest androgen-which masculizes tissue). 

Bananas (still in debate though) or banana extract, inhibits TNF (tumor necrosis factor) a cell signaling cytokine (aka protein) capable of producing inflammatory response (cancer causing factors) throughout the body.......so, in other words a little known DIY preventive fruit......though needs further studying. Also, bananas can modulate dopamine and serotonin.....(that's very interesting indeed). The goal is to reduce the stress we put on our livers via oral supplements.....(which is only 10-20% effective) while liquid and transdermal application is up to 60-98% effective. The ingredients I choose above support hormone synthesis and immune function (amongst other actions too). 


In this study banana peel extract BPEx (200mg inhibited the activity of 5 alpha reductase). 

Banana Peel Extract Suppressed Prostate Gland Enlargement in Testosterone-Treated Mice
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1271/bbb.80770

Differences in Biological Response Modi er-like Activities According to the Strain and Maturity of Bananas
https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/fst...3_275/_pdf

Bananas contain dopamine and serotonin. Their contents differed between the two strains and among maturity levels. The dopamine content of the peel decreased after ripening in both strains. 
 
Antioxidant Health Effects of Aged Garlic Extract1
http://jn.nutrition.org/content/131/3/1010S.long

General averages of rates/ratios when consuming herbs

Q-How long does a capsule take to dissolve?

A-Typically the average is up to 20 minutes, some sources have at 5-10 minutes while others say 20-30 minutes. Extracts 1 to 4 minutes

Q-What are typical absorption results?

A-For skin application- 60%

A-Liquid- 98% 

A-capsule- 10-20%

Q-What is the capsule to extract ratio?

A-20 to 1, meaning it would take 20 capsules to = 1 teaspoon of extract



Q-When is the best time to take an herb?

A-In general herbs are best taken on an empty stomach

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When to supplement
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Hormones are released every 90 minutes, the binding of receptors takes 30-45 minutes upon activation. The process of supplementing should match that cycle (e.g. supplement every 4 hrs to correspond with the cycle rather than taking all at once, or in large dose).