Description:

Oleanolic acid has been marketed in China as an oral drug for human liver disorders. Oleanolic acid extract and ursolic acid are triterpenoid compounds that exist in food widely, medicinal herbs and other plants. This review summarizes the pharmacological studies on these two triterpenoids. Both oleanolic acid and ursolic acid are effective in protecting against chemically induced liver injury in laboratory animals.

Functions:

Anti-microbial activity & Strong anti-HIV activity;

A major protector of cells against oxidative and electrophile stress;

Hair Growth Stimulant;

Lower serum alanine aminotransferase;

Treating virus hepatitis, acute icteric hepatitis and chronic hepatitis;

Anti infammatory & Anti tumors effects: Oleanolic Acid potently inhibited the release of HMGB1 by HUVECs as well as down-regulated HMGB1-dependent adhesion and migration of the monocytic cell line THP-1 to activated HUVECs.