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Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 09:48
Top Product Attributes

  • Common Name

    Olive Leaves 

  • Botanical Name

    Olea europaea

  • Part Used

    Leaf

  • Clinical Summary

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  • Monograph

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  • Alcohol

    45%

  • Dose

    10 to 20mL weekly

Olive trees are synonymous with the Mediterranean and there is traditional and widespread use of olive leaves in this region for high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, high cholesterol, support for the immune system and general wellbeing. 

Main Product Attributes
A guide to Olive Leaves  and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    The olive tree is one of the oldest cultivated trees on earth. The leaves of the olive tree have traditionally been used since ancient times for a wide variety of ailments. Olive leaf extract supports a healthy cardiovascular system.

  • Actions

    Antihypertensive, cardiotonic, diuretic, antioxidant, bitter tonic, antihyperlipademic, vasodilator, neuroprotective, antimicrobial

  • Indications

    •    High blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis. 
    •    Prophylaxis to help support immunity and general wellbeing, to relieve symptoms of coughs, colds and flu, sore throats, fever, upper respiratory tract infections, Lyme disease and oral herpes.

  • Energetics

    Bitter, cool, dry

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Insufficient reliable information available. Avoid high doses.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    None known

  • Drug Interactions

    Monitor with anticoagulant/antiplatelet, antidiabetic and antihypertensive drugs.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Garlic, Hawthorn, Elderberry, Echinacea, Arjuna, Coleus, Pomegranate