Botanical Library
Olive Leaf
Holistic tradition
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At a glance
Where it's from
Native to the Mediterranean.
Look & taste
The silvery-green leaf of the olive tree. Bitter, green
Signature compounds
Oleuropein and other polyphenols.
Traditionally used for
A Mediterranean tonic leaf traditionally used for resilience and circulation.
In Canada, we can say...
Source of antioxidants. Used in Herbal Medicine as a diuretic.
Did you know?
Olive leaf was used in the ancient Mediterranean to help clean wounds and, reputedly, lower fevers.
History & natural history
A symbol of peace and health since antiquity; leaves used in Mediterranean folk medicine.
What we're actually allowed to say
🇨🇦 Health Canada
✓ Permitted: Source of antioxidants. Used in Herbal Medicine as a diuretic.
How to use it
As a tea, extract or capsule.
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Check with a practitioner if pregnant, breastfeeding, have a kidney disorder, or take other diuretics.
A note on how to read this page. Traditional (TCM / Ayurveda) and holistic notes are cultural and historical context, offered for education — not medical advice or health claims. Health Canada's permitted claims reflect what regulators have assessed. Emerging research is early, and not a promise of results. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always talk to your (or your pet's) health professional before starting a supplement.