Oleanolic acid

[Product name] Oleanolic acid [Synonym] Ligustrum lucidum
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[Source] Source: Oleaceae plant Olea lucidum leaf Ligustrum lucidum fruit Chinese The roots of snow gallbladder (Snow gallbladder, Luoguodi).
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[Physical properties] White needle crystals (ethanol) are odorless and tasteless, soluble in methanol and ethanol, almost insoluble in water, and insoluble in acids and alkalis. Stablize. Melting point ℃ ~ ℃, []+ to +(.
[Pharmacological and pharmacological effects] Oleanolic acid has liver-protecting and enzyme-lowering effects, and can reduce hepatocyte degeneration, necrosis, and the inflammatory reaction and fibrosis process of liver tissue. , promotes liver cell regeneration and accelerates the repair of necrotic tissue. It is an effective drug for the treatment of acute jaundice hepatitis and persistent chronic hepatitis. It also has the effects of lowering blood sugar, lowering blood lipids, anti-inflammatory, cardiotonic, diuretic, anti-tumor, anti-allergic, and sedative. It also has the function of correcting protein metabolism disorders and is an effective ingredient in the development of drugs to treat liver disease and lower blood sugar.