Synonyms: Urson, Prunol, Micromerol, Malol

Original plant: The leaf of Eriobotrya japonica(Thunb.) Lindl.

Specification: 25% Ursolic acid

Appearance: Brownish yellow to brownish green fine powder.

Test method: HPLC

Molecular formula: C30H48O3

Molecular Weight: 456.68

CAS No: 77-52-1

Fuction: 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