Ursolic Acid
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Other Names : urson, prunol, malol, 3-beta-3-hydroxy-urs-12-ene-28-oic-acid
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Special Precautions of Ursolic Acid
Health Benefits and uses of Ursolic Acid are
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.
- antibacterial and antifungal activity. Tests have shown that Ursolic acid inhibits the growth of Candida albicans and Microsporium lenosum.
- anti-inflammatory properties and is used in ointments to treat burns.
- Cancer : Ursolic acid promotes cancer cell death
- Topical application of ursolic acid inhibited TPA-induced initiation and promotion of tumor growth.
Food Sources
Ursolic acid is present in many plants, such as Mirabilis jalapa, as well as in many fruits and herbs used in daily life (e.g. apples, basil, bilberries, cranberries, elder flower, peppermint, rosemary, lavender, oregano, thyme, hawthorn, and prunes). Apple peels contain large quantities of ursolic acid and related compounds.
