Botanical
Olive Leaf
Olive leaf comes from the olive tree, Olea europaea, and is used fresh or dried, as tea, powder or extract. It is distinct from olives and olive oil.
Also listed as Green Olive, Oleae Folium, Olive Fruit, Olive Pulp
Tea, powder and extract are different evidence questions
The EMA monograph describes leaves as tea and powdered leaves in solid dosage forms. Its traditional-use doses do not define a blood-pressure dose for concentrated extracts. The hypertension trial addresses a separate preparation and purpose. 1 2
Sources
- European Union herbal monograph on Olea europaea L., folium European Medicines Agency, 2017