Olive leaf extract can be traced back medicinally to Ancient Egypt. Although it has always been around it is now gaining in popularity because of the many uses and benefits it provides to the body. It is primarily known as a powerful fighter against many ailments as well as for increasing energy and allowing for a stabilization of blood pressure. Native to Syria and Asia Minor it is cultivated in Mediterranean countries as well as South Australia, Peru and Chile. In ancient times it was considered to be a symbol of “heavenly power” and was highly respected. In modern times health professionals use olive leaf extract as a promising herb with multiple uses. Against many common conditions it shows therapeutic properties such as support to the cardiovascular system as well as the immune system.

Among those conditions that it has effectively treated are conditions caused by or associated with a virus, as well the flu, the common cold, meningitis, Epstein-Barr virus, Candida infections, herpes, shingles, HIV and AIDS, chronic fatigue, pneumonia, gonorrhea, severe diarrhea, as well as ear, dental and urinary tract infections. People who are susceptible to colds due to stress can find olive leaf to be a very effective way of combating the cold virus and fighting off the symptoms quickly. This is with long-term everyday use of olive leaf.

Other long term benefits include the improvement in psoriasis, normalizing heart beat irregularities, reducing food cravings, fighting off pain from hemorrhoids, and even relieving toothaches. It is the bitter compound called oleuropein that is through to give all of these benefits because of its resistance to disease. Specifically known to lower blood pressure, the benefits of this were found as early as 1962. It works by dilating the blood vessels so that the blood can flow easily through the system including the coronary arteries. As an antioxidant it can also protect these same blood vessels from damage and can prevent heart attacks, arteriosclerosis.