Olive Leaf (Olea europaea)
- Organically Grown
- Dried, Cut, & Sifted
Common Names:
Lucca
General Information:
There are some medicinal herbs which have been present in the treatment of health problems for so long, that they are often overlooked. Olea europaea, or Olive Leaf, is one of these herbs. The Olive Leaf was once considered one of the best natural herbs to be taken during ancient times. Today its benefits are being rediscovered.
The Olive Leaf comes from a small, evergreen tree, which grows to about twenty feet or more in height. Native to Asia Minor and Syria, the Olive Leaf is cultivated in several Mediterranean countries, Chile, Peru and South Australia.
The benefits of Olive Leaf Cut and Sifted are recently emerging as a most promising and unique medicinal herb with multiple applications. Numerous scientific studies are currently being conducted to investigate the beneficial properties of the Olive Leaf herb.
Parts Used:
Dried leaves and leaf fragments.
Typical Preparations:
Traditionally used as a tea, sometimes available in tea bags; also used with great success in extracts and capsules.
Precautions:
- No known precautions.
- We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
*All herbs are sold by weight. You may choose to have your herbs packaged individually in (1) ounce bags or in a bulk bag if you choose qty (2+) of any herb!*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.*