... effects, such as, anti-tumor, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory (oral and topical), anti-ulcer, antimicrobial, anti-hyperlipidemic and antiviral, can ... attributed to ursolic acid1. However, its anti-inflammatory (topical), anti-tumor (skin cancer), and antimicrobial properties are ... inhibits the action of elastase enzyme in the skin, thereby preventing the enzyme from attacking structural proteins. ...