Review Article

Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology of Olea europaea (Olive)

Table 6

Antihypertensive activities of Olea europaea.

S. no.Part/type of extract/compoundAssayActivityReference

1Uvaol, ursolic acid, and oleanolic acidCardiotonicGood for uvaol and oleanolic acid[219]
2Leaf extractAntihypertensiveVery good[220]
3Leaf extractIn vivo studiesDose dependent[221]
4Leaves infusionIn vivo studiesActive on prolonged use[223]
5Oleanolic and ursolic acidIn vivo studies in insulin resistant ratsActive on 60 mg/Kg dose[224]
6Leaf extract (EFLA 943)In vivo studies in ratsActive on 100 mg/Kg dose[264]
7Leaf extract (EFLA 943)Studies in borderline hypertensive monozygotic twinsGood activity[227]