Olive Leaf

(Olea europaea)

The olive tree — Olea europaea — is one of the oldest cultivated trees on earth, with a history stretching back more than 6,000 years across the Mediterranean basin. Revered in ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt as a symbol of peace, wisdom, and abundance, the olive has been woven into the fabric of Mediterranean culture, cuisine, and botanical tradition for millennia. While the fruit and oil have long commanded global attention, it is the leaf that holds a particularly rich place in traditional herbal practice. Olive leaf has been used in folk medicine across the Mediterranean, Middle East, and North Africa for centuries, valued for its bitter, astringent character and its dense concentration of polyphenolic compounds. The leaves are harvested from mature trees, dried, and prepared as cut & sifted herb or powder.

The leaf is exceptionally rich in phytochemicals including oleuropein (the primary bitter secoiridoid glycoside, unique to the olive), hydroxytyrosol (a potent polyphenol and oleuropein metabolite), tyrosol, elenolic acid, flavonoids (luteolin, apigenin, rutin, quercetin, kaempferol), verbascoside, caffeic acid, tannins, triterpenes (oleanolic acid, ursolic acid), and essential oils. Available in Cut & Sifted and Powder forms.

Product Highlights

• Cut & sifted and powdered leaf of Olea europaea — Olive Leaf
• One of the most polyphenol-rich botanicals in the Mediterranean herbal tradition
• Primary source of oleuropein — the characteristic bitter compound unique to the olive
• Also rich in hydroxytyrosol, luteolin, quercetin, rutin, and oleanolic acid
• Bitter, slightly astringent flavor — characteristic of its rich polyphenolic content
• A staple of traditional Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and North African herbal practice
• Available in Cut & Sifted and Powder forms

How to Use

Herbal Tea: Steep 1–2 teaspoons of cut & sifted olive leaf in 8 oz of hot water for 10–15 minutes; strain. The flavor is distinctly bitter and slightly astringent — may be blended with mint or lemon balm to balance. Cold Infusion: Steep in cold water overnight for a milder, less bitter infusion. Tincture: Use in alcohol-based tincture preparations. Powder: Add to capsules or blend into smoothies. Herbal Blends: Pairs well with rosemary, thyme, and lemon balm in Mediterranean-inspired herbal blends.

Available in Cut & Sifted (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz) and Powder (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz).

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.