The olive tree is traditionally known for promoting normal blood circulation and the regularity of blood pressure.
The hawthorn contributes to the regular feature of the cardiovascular system and promotes relaxation and mental well-being.
The fennel supports the digestive function and contributes to regular gastrointestinal mobility and the elimination of gas.
Hypotensive action
The active substances contained in olive leaves, in particular oleuropeoside, have an evident hypotensive action, both in cases of renal hypertension and in those of essential hypertension due to menopause and arteriosclerosis.
Glucose lowering
Thanks to oleuropein and elenolic acid, it can be effective in mild forms of diabetes; particularly elenolic acid reduces excess sugar in the blood, lowers insulin levels and improves glucose tolerance.
Cardiotonic action
The antioxidants present in the olive leaves carry out a cardiotonic and antiarrhythmic action that regulates heartbeats. Foglie di Toscana has a strong antithrombic action exerted by the inhibition of platelet aggregation.
It helps prevent Alzheimer’s
The oleuropein present in olive leaves is able to prevent senile dementia and Alzheimer’s. Some researches of the University of Florence are certain that, after laboratory tests, having administered oleuropein to some animals, they maintain their cognitive abilities longer.
It helps reduce cholesterol
Thanks to the content of Tyrosol and Polysaturated fatty acids, olive leaves reduce the values of bad cholesterol (LDL) and improve those of good cholesterol (HDL) which acts as a scavenger by cleaning the vessels from accumulations of bad cholesterol and other lipid waste.
It prevents osteoporosis
A study has shown that oleuropein, present in large quantities in olive leaves, stimulates the production of osteoblasts that reduce the loss of bone density, thus decreasing the risk of osteoporosis.
Antiviral action
Thanks to the elenolic acid, the infusion of olive leaves is a powerful antibacterial and antiviral and it contrasts any bacterial form or virus (herpes, cold, flu).
It helps lose weight
Olive leaves are the enemies of obesity and they help reduce weight by regulating the metabolism of lipids and carbohydrates.
It delays cellular aging
The olive leaves contain substances that exert antioxidant actions and counteract the harmful action of free radicals, reducing the cellular aging process.
It helps on a mental level
The extract of olive leaves contains phytoactive substances that exert the levels and activities of manoamine through an inhibition of the enzymes responsible for their distribution, so as to obtain an improvement in intellectual metabolic activities (it improves memory and concentration and it has an antidepressant effect).
It acts on fever
Antitumor action
Epidemiological studies from 2011 have shown that olive leaves are able to prevent certain tumors. A recent study has reveled that the property is found in the phenolic fraction which is capable of inhibiting the onset of some neoplastic diseases, in particular breast cancer and degenerative diseases.
It is useful in case of hemorrhoids
Thanks to the presence of rutin, the infusion of olive leaves is an excellent natural remedy for treating hemorrhoids.
The infusion acts by reinforcing the capillary wall and decreasing bleeding.
Diuretic action
The olive leaves help a vasodilation also in the kidney with a diuretic effect.
Astringent action on the skin and mucous membranes
It is given by the presence of tannins which are useful for some skin diseases such as aging, dermatitis, erythema and damage caused by sun exposure.
The indication provided has the only purpose of announcement and information.
They must not replace the opinion of the doctor who must be contacted by the patient for the diagnosis of a disease and for the correct therapy
Foglie di Toscana can be used in addition to medical therapy and can be of great help in the cases listed above.
Being an organic supplement, it does not contain colorants, preservatives, additives and synthetic chemicals and is compatible with a vegetarian and vegan diet.
– Product notified to the Italian Ministry of Health –
Quantities of ingredients per maximum recommended daily dose (70 ml)
ELEMENTS | DAILY DOSE |
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Olive tree – leaves (Total polyphenols > 4 g/L of which oleuropein > 80 mg) | 5.600 mg |
Hawthorn – leaves and flowers | 1.400 mg |
Fennel – fruits | 1.400 mg |
Aquesous extract of olive leaves standardized to 4% in oleuropein | 1.400 mg of which oleuropein 56 mg |
Stevia – leaves | 700 mg |
It is recommended to take 35 ml of product once or twice a day.
To be taken as it is or diluted in water or other beverage, preferably in the morning.