Arkochim / Arkocápsulas Olivo 100 capsules. Olea europaea L. Combat high blood pressure and cholesterol Description: The olive tree, one tree emblematic of our geography, is originally from Asia Minor. From the earliest times has been cultivated throughout the Mediterranean basin where it has been a sacred tree and symbol of peace. Properties: The hypotensive action of olive leaf has been long attributed to a single substance, a known iridoid oleoeuropeósido responsible actions simultaneously hypotensive vasodilator, antiarrhythmic and spasmolytic. In reality, there is another newly discovered substance, the oleaceína, which could justify at least part of their hypotensive action. Helpful in preventing arteriosclerosis and coronary heart disease, olive leaf can also treat disorders associated with hypertension, such as headaches, dizziness, ringing in the ears, etc.. It was also observed hypocholesterolemic activity (decreased LDL cholesterol and increased HDL cholesterol) and blood glucose lowering and may thus be used as an adjunctive treatment of noninsulin-dependent diabetes (type II diabetes). Mild circulatory disorders. Hypertension. Diuretic Composition: Each capsule contains 210 mg of powder criomolido of olive leaves with a rating higher than 5.0% of oleuropein.