Usnic Acid, Usninic Acid, Usnein, Chinese Lichen Usnea Extract Powder

Usnic Acid Details

Product Name: Usnic Acid
Other Name: Usniacin, Usnein, Usninic Acid
Herb Source: Usnea diffracta Vain.
Appearance: Yellow Powder
Specifications: 98%
Test Method: HPLCCAS#: 125-46-2
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight: C18H16O7; 344.32
Usnic Acid Structural Formula:

Raw Material of Usnic Acid
Melting Point & Solubility: mp 204℃, Soluble in Acetic ether, Acetone, Water and Ethanol.
Pharmacology:
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 products.

What Is Usnic Acid ?

Usnic acid is a dibenzo-furandione which is uniquely found in lichen (Usnea) species. In vitro usnic acid has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral activities, and lichen extracts containing usnic acid have been used in folk medicine externally for wound healing and athlete’s foot and internally for sore throat, toothache and fever.  

Functions And Benefits Of Usnic Acid

1. Usnic acid is a kind of spectrum antibiotic,inhibit most gram-positive bacteria.
2. Usnic acid also has inhibition function to the trichomonas vaginalis.
3. Usnic acid has a certain curative effect to cure cervical inflammation,  perineal rupture, dysentery and skin disease.
4. Usnic acid is used as an antibacteria agent in cosmetics and ointments to prevent 
skin infection. It is also used in formulating deodorant, mouth-care products.

Application Of Usnic Acid

Usnic acid can be used in pharmaceutical, perfumery and cosmetics field as raw materials.

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