Usnic acid
Product Name: Usnic acid
Synonym: (+)-Usnic acid; (+)-Usnein; (+)-Usniacin;
D-2,6-Diacetyl-7,9-dihydroxy-8,9b-dimethyl-1,3(2H,9bH)- Dibenzofurandione;;
Usnic acid CAS No.: 125-46-2
Usnic acid Molecular formula: C18H16O7
Usnic acid Molecular weight: 344.32
Usnic acid Content: 98%
Usnic acid Packing: 1KG/Bag
Usnic acid Appearance: yellow crystalline powder
Usnic acid Grade: food grade
Usnic acid Catagory: plant extracts
Storage Situation: Stored in a cool and dry well-closed container kept away from moisture
and strong light or high temperature.
Shelf Life: Two years under well Storage situation and stored away from direct sun light.
Brief Introduction:
Usnic acid is extracted from Usnea, It
is a kind of organic acid. In natural remedies, especially in the veterinary medicine, Usnic Acid is used in powders and ointments for the treatment of infections of the skin. This is because of
its antibiotic properties, particularly against Gram-positive bacteria such as M. Tuberculosis as well as some pathogenic fungi. Usnic acid as a pure substance has been formulated in creams,
toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorants and sunscreen products, in some cases as an active principle, in others as a preservative.
Benefit:
1)Promote weight loss,
2)Antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-protozoan,
anti-inflammatory and anticancer actions
3)Pain-relieving and fever-reducing properties
4)Antibiotic actions
5)Soothe coughs
Appliaction:
In natural remedies, especially in the veterinary medicine, Usnic Acid is used in powders and ointments for the treatment of infections of the skin. Usnic acid as a pure substance has been formulated in creams, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorants and sunscreen products, in some cases as an active principle, in others as a preservative.
Main functions are as follow:
1.It is a kind of spectrum antibiotic,inhibit most gram-positive bacteria.
2.Usnic Acid also has inhibition function to the trichomonas vaginalis.
3.It has a certain curative effect to cure cervical inflammation,
perineal rupture, dysentery and skin disease.
4.It is used as an antibacteria agent in cosmetics and ointments to prevent
skin infection. It is also used in formulating deodorant, mouth-care