Olive Leaf

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🌿 Ingredients: Olive Leaf (Olea europaea, folia) 💊 Capsule: HPMC plant fibre 🌱 Typical daily intake: Often 2–3 capsules daily or equivalent powder, as advised by your practitioner.

 

Traditional Background

The olive tree has been a symbol of health and longevity throughout the Mediterranean for thousands of years. While olive oil is famous as a food, the leaf has a long history in European herbalism to support circulation, immune function and overall vitality, especially during seasonal challenges.

Active Constituents

Oleuropein: A bitter phenolic compound considered one of the key constituents in olive leaf, traditionally associated with circulatory and immune support.

Hydroxytyrosol & other polyphenols: Potent antioxidants that help buffer the effects of oxidative stress and support overall tissue health.

Flavonoids: Contribute to olive leaf’s vascular, anti-oxidant and tissue-protective properties.

Traditional Uses

Cardiovascular & circulation: Olive leaf has been traditionally used to support healthy blood pressure already within the normal range and to maintain healthy circulation.

Immune support: Herbalists often include olive leaf in wellness plans during the change of seasons or when extra immune support is desired.

Antioxidant and cellular health: The polyphenol content of olive leaf is valued for supporting cellular health and healthy ageing.

General vitality: In Mediterranean folk use, olive leaf teas and extracts are considered gentle tonics for overall wellbeing.

Properties

Bitter, antioxidant, circulatory supportive, traditionally regarded as immune-supportive and mildly hypotensive (within a normal range).

Key Traditional Applications

Olive leaf has been traditionally used to support:

  • Healthy blood pressure within the normal range
  • Circulation and cardiovascular wellness
  • Immune function and seasonal resilience
  • Antioxidant and cellular protection
  • General vitality and wellbeing

Important Notes

If you are taking blood pressure or heart medications, or have any cardiovascular condition, consult your healthcare practitioner before using olive leaf. Monitor how you feel when first introducing any new herb, especially if you are sensitive or on multiple medications.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.