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Olive leaf

Olea europaea (leaf)

Antimicrobial|Cardiovascularantimicrobial

Olive leaf is traditionally used for antimicrobial and cardiovascular wellness routines. It’s commonly used as tea or extract in seasonal blends.

Key Benefits

Traditionally used for antimicrobial support (educational use).
Often used in seasonal immune routines.
Used in heart and circulation wellness traditions.

Common Issues It May Help With

Seasonal wellness routines (traditional use).
Blood pressure support routines (traditional use).
General antimicrobial routines (traditional use).

How To Use (Simple)

Tea: steep dried leaf.
Supplement: standardized extracts are common.
Blend: pairs well with elderberry or oregano (as herb, not oil).

Taste / Notes

Bitter, green.

Evidence Level

Some modern research interest; traditional use is strong.

Cautions

May lower blood pressure or blood sugar in some people.

Interactions

Use caution with blood pressure or diabetes medications.

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