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 | Ursolic acidMW: 456.68
Formula: C30H48O3 | | |
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Phytochemical: |
Ursolic acid
| | Synonyms: | Malol, micromerol, urson, prunol, (3b)-3-hydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid
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| Properties: | 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.
| | Description: | Ursolic acid is a is a pentacyclic triterpenoid.
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| Distribution: | Ursolic acid is present in many plants, including apples, bilberries, cranberries, elder flower, peppermint, lavender, oregano, thyme, hawthorn, prunes.
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