Ursolic acid:Actions,Commonly Known Benefit and Research.

Applications and Properties:

Applications:

Inhibition of Tumor Promotion in skin.
Hair Growth Stimulant.
Antimicrobial Activity.
Anti-Inflammatory Activity.
Skin and hair beauty.

Properties:

Alopecia-preventing and dandruff-preventing effects:Both triterpenoid compounds Ursolic acid and its isomer, oleanolic acid encourage hair growth by stimulating the peripheral blood flow in the scalp and activating the hair mother cells. They also furnish alopecia-preventing and dandruff-preventing effects.
Dosage:50~100 mgs daily.

Safety and Toxicity:

Ursolic acid is an ideal cosmetic ingredient because its overall toxicity (both chronic and acute) is low. It is not a primary irritant or sensitizer. In fact, it has been termed dermatologically innocuous.
Acute toxicity (LD50):Ursolic acid.LD50-Lethal dose,50 percent death.Intraperitoneal.Rodent-mouse >637mg/kg.LD50-Lethal dose,50 percent death.Oral.Rodent-mouse.8.33grams(8330 mg)/kg.

Reference:

1.Ursolic acid:Actions,Commonly Known Benefit and Research.

last edit date:26th,Feb.2010.

Available Product

Name:Loquat Leaf extract.Glossy privet leaf Extract
Serie No:S-028.
Specifications:Ursolic acid 25%50%95%HPLC.
INCI Name:LIGUSTRUM LUCIDUM EXTRACT
EINECS/ELINCS No.:Ursolic acid 201-034-0
CAS:223749-57-3,Ursolic acid 77-52-1
Chem/IUPAC Name:Ligustrum Lucidum Extract is an extract of the berries of Ligustrum lucidum,Oleaceae

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