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Ferulic acid

Botanicals / Alkaloids and other botanical origin remedies

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxycinnamic acid
Related Remedies: Gamma-oryzanol
Rice bran oil

Description: Ferulic acid is a phenolic phytochemical found in many plants like oats, brown rice, whole wheat, peanuts, coffee, apples and pineapples.

Oral Uses

  • Male infertility RatingRatingRating

    Ferulic acid improves sperm function, sperm quality and male fertility. Take ferulic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Aging prevention RatingRating

    Ferulic acid is an anti-aging; slows down aging process. Take ferulic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Athletic performance RatingRating

    Ferulic acid improves athletic performance and supports muscle health and function. Take ferulic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Breast cancer RatingRating

    Ferulic acid is an antioxidant and antineoplastic; neutralizes free radicals and fights breast cancer. Take ferulic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Common cold RatingRating

    Ferulic acid is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system; fights common cold. Take ferulic acid daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Coronary artery disease RatingRating

    Ferulic acid reduces cholesterol, triglycerides and heart disease risk. Take ferulic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Diabetes type II RatingRating

    Ferulic acid is a hypoglycemic; reduces blood sugar. Take ferulic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRatingRating

    Ferulic acid is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take ferulic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Anti-aging RatingRating

    Ferulic acid is an anti-aging; slows down aging process. Take ferulic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antineoplastic RatingRating

    Ferulic acid is an antineoplastic; fights cancer. Take ferulic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Hypoglycemic RatingRating

    Ferulic acid is a hypoglycemic; reduces blood sugar. Take ferulic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Immune enhancer RatingRating

    Ferulic acid is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system. Take ferulic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Uterine relaxant RatingRating

    Ferulic acid is a uterine relaxant; reduces uterine muscle tension. Take ferulic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory Rating

    Ferulic acid is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take ferulic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Topical Uses

  • Aging skin RatingRating

    Ferulic acid is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals and reduces skin aging. Apply ferulic acid containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Skin cancer prevention RatingRating

    Ferulic acid is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals and reduces skin cancer risk. Apply ferulic acid containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Wrinkles RatingRating

    Ferulic acid is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; reduces skin aging and wrinkle formation. Apply ferulic acid containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRatingRating

    Ferulic acid is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Apply ferulic acid containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Skin whitening RatingRating

    Ferulic acid helps to whiten the skin. Apply ferulic acid containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Sunscreen RatingRating

    Ferulic acid acts like a sunscreen; supports skin health during sun or UV exposure. Apply ferulic acid containing topical preparation before sun or UV exposure as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take ferulic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. For topical applications apply ferulic acid containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Do not use during pregnancy and nursing.

Available Forms

Ferulic acid is available in capsule form. For topical applications, it is available in compounded form.

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