Olive Leaf 15% Oleuropein

Botanical: Olea europaea

Family: Oleaceae (olive)

Other common names: Oliva, Olivenbaum, Olivier, Olea Oleaster, Olea lancifolia

Olive Leaf, considered a panacea in ancient times, is being rediscovered today for all its nourishing properties.  In particular, Olive Leaf is showing itself to be very effective in supporting our body's natural defense systems (immune and circulatory) and promoting healthy cholesterol levels.

Disclaimer:
The information presented herein by Viable Herbal Solutions is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

History and Uses:
Olive trees have been cultivated for thousands of years, but the immune and circulatory benefits of Olive Leaf have only recently become fully realized. Olea europaea is a small, evergreen tree, averaging twenty feet or more in height.  The tree is native to Asia Minor and Syria, but is cultivated in several Mediterranean countries, Chile, Peru and South Australia.  The high position held by the Olive tree in ancient days may be realized when it is remembered that Moses exempted from military service men who would work at its cultivation, and that Olive oil is mentioned as a symbol of goodness and purity in both Scriptural and classical writings, with the tree representing peace and happiness.  The oil, in addition to its wide use in diet, was burnt in the sacred lamps of temples, while the victor in the Olympic games was crowned with its leaves.  In the 1850s, medical reports described how Olive Leaves cured the worst cases of malaria, and an 1854 account in the Pharmaceutical Journal provided the following simple healing recipe: "A handful of leaves was boiled in a quart of water down to half its original volume, and wine glassful was then administered until the fever was cured."  The author believed that a bitter substance in the leaves was the key healing ingredient.  This method was said to be extremely popular in England to treat sick returnees from the tropical colonies.  In 1962, a scientific paper written by an Italian researcher reported that the chemical constituent, oleuropein, had the ability to lower blood pressure in animals.  Other European researchers confirmed this finding and also claimed that it could increase blood flow in the coronary arteries, relieve arrhythmias and prevent intestinal muscle spasms.  About the same time, other investigators were searching for the chemical agent within oleuropein that might be the most medically potent.  A Dutch researcher found it - elenolic acid.  What's more, the Europeans found it had a powerful antibacterial effect.  In the late 1960s, research by scientists at a major American pharmaceutical company showed that elenolic acid also inhibited the growth of viruses.  In fact, it appeared to combat every virus against which it was tested.  A number of in vitro (test tube) laboratory experiments with calcium elenolate, a salt of elenolic acid, demonstrated a killer effect against many viruses, bacteria and parasitic protozoans.  Among other effects, the compound was found to be potent against a variety of viruses associated with the common cold. 

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) Capsules, one (1) time each day with water at a morning or midday mealtime.

Contraindications:
Pregnant women should not use Olive Leaf, and those with allergies to Olives should check with a health care provider before taking this herb.   Do not take Olive leaf if you have a history of kidney stones or feel you have a kidney stone. Olive Leaf may add to the effects of hypoglycemic agents and antihypertensives.

Capsule Information:
Our Olive Leaf supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.