Description

Ursolic acid Synonyms: Malol, micromerol, urson, prunol, (3b)**-hydroxyurs***-en***-oic acid Description: Ursolic acid is a is a pentacyclic triterpenoid. Distribution: Ursolic acid is present in many plants, including apples, bilberries, cranberries, elder flower, peppermint, lavender, oregano, thyme, hawthorn, prunes. Action of Ursolic acid: Ursolic acid has medicinally action, both topically and internally. Ursolic acid is used in many cosmetic preparations for its anti-inflammatory, antitumor and antimicrobial properties. Ursolic acid has antibacterial and antifungal activity. Tests have shown that Ursolic acid inhibits the growth of Candida albicans and Microsporium lenosum. Ursolic acid has anti-inflammatory properties and is used in ointments to treat burns. Topical application of ursolic acid inhibited TPA-induced initiation and promotion of tumor growth.